Portrait Photographer Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
LOVELIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
We are a family run photography studio with a huge passion for creating stunning images. With over 20 years’ experience in portrait photography we are focused on delivering a personal service, bespoke to our customer needs.
Set in a lovely converted barn our studio is based in Pirbright, near Woking Surrey, and can be easily reached from the M3 and A3. Whilst this is an excellent base, we also undertake work on location.
Who we are looking for?
Candidates must be confident with a "big" personality and an abundance of drive and ambition. You will be expected to deliver an exciting and unique client experience. Therefore, we are looking for someone with excellent communication, people and rapport building skills.
Experience of working with children and families & pets would be advantageous. Candidates need to be comfortable working with all members of the family, including pets.
You will be required to have a portrait photography portfolio which shows evidence of a strong natural eye for composition, design and technical ability. Ideally you should hold a GCSE in photography, design and or Art. Photoshop and IT skills would be beneficial.
As qualified members of the BIPP we are proud of the quality of our photography. All successful candidates will be provided with training and the opportunity to gain qualification with the BIPP.
Salary dependent on experience and skill.
Hours of work are 9-5 Tuesday to Saturday.
To apply please email you CV, along with a covering letter and 5 examples of your portrait photography. PLEASE NOTE WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE SITUATED WITHIN AN HOURS DRIVE OF STUDIO. WE ARE NOT NEAR ANY PUBLIC TRANSPORT SO APPLICANTS MUST DRIVE.
Benefits:
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible working hours
- On-site parking
- Casual dress
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Woking: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 03/03/2023
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 Portrait Photographer Apprentice roles across Lovelight Photography'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 £18,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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