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art-K; Limbrick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support (BUPA)

Enhanced parental leave

Additional annual leave days

Death in Service (3x salary)

Overtime for training opportunities

Job summary

art-K Croxley Green is seeking a Studio Operations Coordinator to keep the studio organized, welcoming and inspiring for students and the teaching team. You will manage stock, prepare teaching resources, maintain operational systems and support the Branch Manager with day-to-day studio operations, enabling teachers to focus on delivering outstanding lessons.

This role offers the chance to contribute to children’s artistic development within a supportive team, with opportunities to learn, grow

Qualifications

• Experience running studio operations and maintaining teaching resources.
• Ability to respond professionally to customer enquiries via multiple channels.
• Familiarity with safeguarding, GDPR and Health & Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain organized systems for artwork, resources and studio storage.
• Monitor stock levels, order materials within budget and prepare resources.
• Maintain an inspiring studio environment with displays and organisation.
• Assist the Branch Manager with day-to-day administration and records.
• Respond to customer enquiries by email, phone and in person.
• Ensure classrooms and materials are prepared for lessons.
• Follow safeguarding, GDPR and Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Stock management

Administrative skills

Customer support

Organisational skills

Tools

Booking systems

Job description

Studio Operations Coordinator, art-K Croxley Green

art-K is the UK's largest private art education service, delivering fun, skill-based classes to over 8,500 children each week. Our programme helps develop artistic skills, build confidence, and support mental well-being through inspiring projects taught by passionate educators.

At our Croxley Green branch, the Studio Operations Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining an organised, welcoming and inspiring studio environment for both students and the teaching team. The role ensures the studio runs smoothly behind the scenes by managing stock, preparing teaching resources, maintaining operational systems and supporting the Branch Manager with day-to-day studio operations. This enables our teachers to focus on delivering exceptional lessons and supporting students' long-term artistic development.

Job Responsibilities:

Studio Operations:

• Create and maintain organised systems for student artwork, teaching resources and studio storage.
• Monitor stock levels, order materials within budget and prepare teaching resources, project templates and promotional materials.
• Maintain an inspiring studio environment through attractive displays, seasonal decorations and high standards of organisation.
• Carry out routine compliance checks, coordinate basic maintenance and liaise with external contractors where required.

Administration & Customer Support:

• Support the Branch Manager with day-to-day administration and maintain accurate studio records and booking systems.
• Respond professionally to customer enquiries by email, phone and in person, helping to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Support the teaching team by ensuring classrooms, resources and materials are fully prepared for lessons.
• Follow safeguarding, GDPR and Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Benefits:

• 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.
• 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 Death in Service insurance, one-time payment paid to a designated individual.
• After 1 year service, 2 hrs paid overtime per term for Additional Training Opportunities.

art-K's Feedback Culture for Successful Applicants:

At art-K, we place great value on continuous growth and development through constructive feedback given within the team. Once you become part of the team, you'll receive regular constructive feedback designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and thrive in your role. You will also have the opportunity to share your feedback and help the team develop as well. We ask all team members to embrace a growth mindset, welcoming feedback as an opportunity to learn and also offering feedback to others. By doing so, we ensure everyone is equipped to achieve their potential and uphold the high standards that make our studios such inspiring places to work and learn.

The Organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers, and those contracted to work on our behalf to share this commitment. This commitment is underpinned by a rigorous and robust safer recruitment process. All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-appointment checks.