Personal Artist Assistant

art-K is a private art education service which teaches children (who love art). art-K has developed a specialist art program that tutors art skills to create great pieces of art. We are the largest children's art education service in England, teaching over 7000 children nationally per week

**Job purpose**

The job holder’s purpose is to assist art-K’s Creative Director across a range of functions, including project creation, administration, diary management, planning training,, and ad hoc events, such as company outings. The job holder will be looking to assist in the effectiveness of the Creative Director in supporting the processes and procedures of her office.

As a medium sized company, art-K is committed to and values each member of staff; art-K is in a growth phase so by establishing a good track record, the successful applicant can consider their future role development, options will include growth in hours or change of role in the central team as opportunities arise or, in teaching which may offer relocations to branches opened across the UK.

**Job responsibilities**

The role is supporting the Creative Director with daily tasks and long term plans. This will include, but isn’t limited to:

- Assist the Creative Director in the creation of artworks and prototypes.
- Create prototype project examples as directed.
- Collaborate with the Creative Director in developing artwork for various projects.
- Research and support new art ideas and theories as directed for the art-K manuals.
- Writing up projects as dictated by the Creative Director.
- Support delivery of art-K school programme in local schools.
- Administrative support for the Creative Director.
- Coordinating visits and meetings.
- Setting up our training facility for training with staff or for franchise visits (or other requirements).
- Collate interview packs & prepare for interviews.
- Where required, supporting on visits. Afterwards helping report and record mileage.
- Ad hoc other duties as requested and agreed.

**Administrative ad hoc opportunities**
- Keeping the company’s google calendar up to date.
- Writing birthday, anniversary and celebratory cards / presents for the company.
- Organising company social events and training facilities when required.
- Responding to and approving / reviewing art material requests.
- Setting up access to key softwares for the company through the company accounts.
- Supporting Operations Lead with listings on our booking systems.
- Supporting the Creative Project Coordinator on tasks when applicable.
- Other administrative tasks that may include: creating data reports, collecting responses and ad hoc other.

**Formal Qualifications**

A degree 2:1 is preferable and/or relevant experience.

Art knowledge and skills to be able to create artworks as directed. Ability to follow closely the briefs shared, so the process is efficient and productive.

Over time and with growing confidence, an individual who can inspire people with the energy they bring to the role.

An individual who can effectively communicate balancing the needs of the company with the needs of the individual.

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**

A person who is passionate about children’s artistic development.

A strong listener to be able to hear and listen-to-understand the issues as they arise.

The ability to empathise with the team and customers to understand different perspectives.

Within the purpose of the role, a confident speaker, to engage potential franchisees on site visits and discuss the offering & present the company.

**Company’s core values**

Feeling connected to the company’s core values is essential for success in this role:
Growth mindset

Sharing and educating

Ownership and connection

Compassionate

Career Progression

**Training**

art-K inducts all employees through a certified training provider Citation on HSE and HR policies. Access to growth coaching is available.

art-K provides a supportive environment where 'on-the-job' guidance and support is provided to encourage real-time learning opportunities.

art-K encourages professional self-development and provides financial support and study time for appropriate professional qualifications. Employees who wish to study and train to grow with the company are welcomed.

**Benefits**

Casual dress

24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.

Sick pay (Following probation, enhanced sick pay policy; 3 weeks full pay in any 12 month period)

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay (following 1 year continuous service).

Scheme to earn more days of annual leave, linked to length of service (starting after 1 year).

3x Salary for Death in Service insurance, one-time payment paid to a designated individual.

**Pension Scheme**: Contributions are made to SMART pension.

**Sick Pay**:Following probation, enhanced sick pay policy; 3 weeks full pay in any 12 month period.

**Salary**: £13.52 per hour

**Start date**: September

**Schedule**:16 hours per week (including 30’ paid brea