Photographer - Dorset (Blandford Forum DT11)
H Tempest Ltd is the nation's largest school photography company with over 500 employees. Our head office and laboratory is based in St Ives, Cornwall, and our photographers are resident throughout the UK.
We take photographs of children at playgroups and nurseries, primary and secondary schools, university graduates, and corporate/armed forces events.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
* Provide an excellent all‑round customer service experience for clients.
* Maintain strong relationships with the current client base and welcome new clients.
* Make everyone smile, from babies and children to adults.
* Show enthusiasm, energy, a pleasant manner and a professional demeanour.
* Work well both as part of a small team and independently.
* Be flexible in working times; early starts may be necessary, especially during the autumn term.
* Experience photographing in schools is an advantage but not essential.
* Have more than twelve months driving experience, a full UK licence and be willing to travel.
* Be willing to undergo a DBS check and provide two referees prior to starting.
In a Term‑time Permanent Role You Will Enjoy the Following Benefits
* Term‑time: Enjoy school holidays, weekends and quieter times of the academic year with minimal photography.
* Starting monthly salary: £765 paid monthly, with performance‑related reviews and possible increments every six months for the first two years of service. Commission is earned from sales of photographs taken by you; a balancing payment is due if commission exceeds your annual salary.
* Company vehicle: May be provided (taxed, insured, and maintained) – discussed at interview.
* Equipment: Full photographic equipment provided.
* Expense reimbursement: Reimbursement of all authorised business‑related expenses.
* Pension scheme: Enrolment after three months of service (opt‑in earlier). Life cover available from 1 August after one year of service.
* Professional training: Full training at the start of employment and ongoing support, including Health & Safety, Manual Handling, and industry‑leading field‑based training.
On a Zero Hours Contract You Will Enjoy the Following Benefits
* Term‑time: Zero hours contract to cover busiest periods mainly from September to the end of November and Easter to the end of June.
* Daily rate: £120 per day / £60 per half day. Commission is earned from sales of photographs taken by you; a balancing payment is due if commission exceeds your salary.
* Company vehicle: Typically not provided but may be discussed at interview.
* Equipment: Full photographic equipment provided.
* Expense reimbursement: Reimbursement of all authorised business‑related expenses.
* Pension scheme: Enrolment after three months of service (opt‑in earlier).
* Professional training: Full training at the start of employment and ongoing support, including Health & Safety, Manual Handling, and industry‑leading field‑based training.
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