Framing Workshop Technician x2 (paid internship)

Source: artsjobs.org.uk

Pay: 10-15k (paid internship)

Deadline: 10th November 2015 

Contact: Sebastian Reed (thelittleframingcompany@gmail.com)

Bristol based Little Framing Co. is a small company dedicated to making beautiful handmade frames to any requested size.  Our workshop is based in the heart of Bristol at The Island on Nelson Street.

The Little Framing Company is currently recruiting for two 6 month internships, offering the successful applicants the opportunity to gain experience in most tasks involved with the picture framing business. From advising customers and taking orders, to cutting glass and using precision machinery.  All training will be provided.

A usual day will mainly involve:

• Making frames (which involves using a variety of machinery, cutting glass, handling artwork etc)
• Taking orders and advising customers on design/style/conservation techniques using your eye for composition, arrangement and form.
• Taking payments/invoicing.
• Using Social Media to promote the business.

Personal Qualities Required:

• Strong artistic background and knowledge.
• Strong organisational and customer service skills.
• Confindent with basic DIY tasks
• Handle on using social media.
• Some heavy lifting may be required. 

How to apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to thelittleframingcompany@gmail.com - please include your National Insurance Number in your cover letter.

These paid internships have been created as part of The Creative Employment Programme and supported by Creative Skills Hub and The West of England Local Partnership.

There are certain criteria you must meet  in order to be eligible to apply for a Creative Employment Programme funded internship. At the time of applying you must be aged 16 - 24 years old and you must be registered as unemployed with Jobcentre Plus.  These eligibility criteria have been approved by the Department of Work and Pensions

Shop Manager Position - Niche Frames

Niche Frames are looking for a Full Time Shop Manager to work front of house in our busy and thriving retail outlet. The applicant must have excellent organisational and customer service skills.

The job will include taking orders from both retail and trade customers, advising on frame choices and other products, invoicing and taking payments, being the prime point of contact and problem solving when needed. Also having good all round communication skills with both customers and staff.

The job will also require the applicant to have a good handle of social media, Facebook, Twitter etc. In order to help promote the business and push it forward.

The job is paid monthly, with performance based bonus incentives paid after the first year.

Requirements:
. Good customer service experience is essential
. Good organisational and numerical skills
. Ability to work as part of a team
. Strong IT skills
. Experience with social media
. Saturday working required

Please email a CV to : info@nicheframes.co.uk with the reference : Shop Manager Position