Job Description

Full-Time Freelance PA / Studio Assistant

Job Summary

We are a handmade sculpture business specialising in plaster casts, and run by classically trained artist Nicholas H Wood. Our studio is based in Melksham, Wiltshire, with a retail shop in Milsom Place, Bath!

Ready for a unique, hands-on role at the heart of Nicholas H Wood's creative studio, specialising in stunning handmade plaster casts? You'll be packing orders, handling customs, organising art workshops, and managing our busy studio calendar to keep everything running smoothly. You'll communicate directly with customers, support tutors during workshops, organise weekly life drawing sessions, and assist in our Bath shop when needed. Managing stock, sourcing materials (car essential!), coordinating volunteers and interns, and using AI tools like ChatGPT to boost your productivity will also be key parts of the role.

This is a full-time freelance position, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, offering an hourly rate of

12.21

.

As a freelance role, you must have your own

Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR)

and be responsible for your own tax and National Insurance contributions.

There is plenty of room to grow within the role, with opportunities to increase your wage based on performance and contribution. We're also open to transitioning successful freelancers into permanent employees in the future, providing a clear path for career development within the business.

Job Requirements

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a busy environment. Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising with customers, suppliers, tutors, models, and volunteers. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with digital calendars and basic admin software. Experience using ChatGPT or similar AI tools for communication or admin support. Genuine interest in AI and how it can improve efficiency and productivity. Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain a clean, orderly workspace and keep materials well-stocked. Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential for errands and materials collection). Previous experience in customer service or retail ideal.

Job Responsibilities

Pack and ship orders; manage customs, returns, and logistics. Communicate with customers via email, Etsy, and eBay. Create/send invoices and track customer requests and custom orders. Maintain studio cleanliness and organisation. Order materials and manage stock levels. Book meetings and maintain the studio calendar (workshops, events, meetings). Use Excel for accurate admin and record-keeping -

Excel essential.

Organise and assist with workshops (supporting the tutor). Organise weekly life drawing sessions; liaise with life models. Occasionally work in the Bath shop. Organise studio interns and shop volunteers. Collect materials and run errands -

car essential.

Must be organised, proactive, and confident with admin. Experience using

ChatGPT

or similar AI tools -

essential.

Interest in art, sculpture, or creative industries - desirable.

Please email your CV along with a cover letter to info@nicholashwood.co.uk.

Contact name: Nicholas

Contact email: info@nicholashwood.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Freelance

Pay: From 24,000.00 per year

Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person