At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist professional photographers in capturing large group photos at schools and colleges.
- Company: Join Tempest Photography, a family-owned business with a passion for education photography.
- Benefits: Full training, 26 days annual leave, and all expenses reimbursed.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in photography while working with a fun and dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Must have a full clean UK driving licence and good fitness level.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Ideally looking for someone based in the Rugby area, but the role will cover fixtures across the West and East Midlands, Central East and further afield when necessary.
The Role
- An exciting opportunity to join our UK‑wide team of professional photographers.
- We are looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Assistant to join our Large Group (Rig) division. These photographers attend schools/colleges and erect staging for whole‑school group photographs.
- This vacancy entails assisting one of our Rig Photographers and attending with him all Large Group jobs across the above area.
- Full Time but work will be closely aligned to School Term dates. Work volume will vary around the year with some months being busier than others, however salary will be paid monthly.
- Regular early starts and sharing the driving to and from photographic fixtures.
- Assisting with the assembly and disassembly of the staging (good standard of fitness essential).
- Maintaining positive relationship with key contacts.
- Adherence to Health and Safety protocols (particularly in connection with the staging).
- Assisting with the administrative maintenance of booking details and other digital documents.
The Company
Tempest Photography (H. Tempest Ltd) is a family‑owned business specialising in portrait and group photographs for the Education sector; schools, colleges and universities, but also for the UK's uniformed services. The company's head office and production facility is based near the picturesque town of St Ives in Cornwall, and is staffed by more than 300 employees. In addition, the company employs around 300 photographers throughout the UK.
Benefits
- Working closely alongside a professional Large Group photographer.
- Full training on all aspects of the job.
- 26 days annual leave (taken outside of school term time), plus public holidays (or days in lieu).
- All business‑related expenses reimbursed (training, travel, food and accommodation).
- Appropriate workwear provided, including secure footwear.
- Peoples Pension scheme after three months, Group life scheme following 12 months service.
Essential attributes of ideal candidate
- Full clean UK Driving License.
- Flexibility in working times, as early starts/late finishes are inevitable during term‑time as well as overnight stays.
- Good standard of basic fitness: for erecting and dismantling our staging and carrying photographic equipment.
- All shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo a DBS (CRB) check prior to employment.
- Must provide two referees.
Increasing by a further £500 after a successful 6 months.
Large Group Photographer's Assistant - Rugby employer: H Tempest Ltd
Tempest Photography is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for those passionate about photography and education. With comprehensive training, generous annual leave, and a commitment to employee well-being, staff can thrive both personally and professionally while enjoying the unique opportunity to travel across the Midlands and beyond. Join a family-owned business that values its employees and fosters growth within a creative team dedicated to capturing memorable moments in schools and colleges.
