Assistant Studio Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
What are we looking for?
Doc Black Ink is looking for an Assistant Manager for the studio within the Metrocentre, Gateshead.
Working closely with the Studio Manager you will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate a coaching management style, being clear, open and honest. You will ensure colleagues are trained to the highest of standards whilst having the ability to take corrective action when necessary.
The successful candidate will need to be able to manage a range of individuals such as body piercers, tattoo artists and reception staff, therefore a background in the tattoo and piercing industry or beauty studios is preferred but not neccesary.
The successful candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude towards their role with the ability to work well under pressure. Management experience is required.
Please note this position is based on 30-35 hours a week, wage to be discussed in interview. Please do not apply for apprentice opportunities.
Why Doc Black Ink?
Working for Doc Black Ink is a truly unique experience, no two days are ever the same! We are the only tattoo and piercing studio situated within a main mall of a shopping centre in the UK and beyond!
We offer many benefits such as on site parking, casual dress, in store discount and much more.
Our family-run business means that people are at the heart of our company. Apply today for a challenging and rewarding position in a dynamic, fast paced environment and take the next step in your career.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £17,500.00-£21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gateshead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Studio Manager roles across Doc Black Ink Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17,500 - £21,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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