OPPORTUNITIES
Studio Upstairs is seeking a highly organised and self-motivated professional to join our Dalston team. This freelance role is the administrative engine behind our growth, focused entirely on the systems that generate our core revenue and keep the studio running safely.
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What You Will Do
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Income & Administration: Manage membership pipelines, referrals, invoicing and art sales/inventory.
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Events & Scheduling: Coordinate, book, and promote studio workshops and events.
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Facilities & Security: Act as the administrative manager for security protocols and key access, while tracking necessary repairs and maintenance.
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Team Support: Oversee volunteers and handle essential daily financial and operational tasks.
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Who We Are Looking For
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We need someone who thrives on efficiency and autonomy:
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Process Designer: A proactive, "can-do" individual who can design simple, effective administrative systems to maximise revenue from bookings, referrals, and inventory.
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Meticulously Accurate: Outstanding attention to detail when handling financial documentation and compliance records.
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Self-Driven: Proven ability to manage your own schedule flexibly and autonomously to achieve measurable results.
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Location: Dalston office, London
Contract: Freelance, Part-time (4 days per week, 6 hours per day)
Remuneration: £80 per day (£20k–£25k pro-rata)
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How to Apply: The deadline for receiving applications is 31st July. We are actively reviewing applications to fill this position. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Please complete the Application Form and email it to opportunities@studioupstairs.org.uk
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Operations
Coordinator
Dalston
To Apply
Please download the Application Form and email completed to opportunities@studioupstairs.org.uk
You can also attach a CV including a link or image samples of your artwork.
Cover
Studio Manager
(Qualified Art Therapist)
Studio Upstairs is looking for Art Therapists who are interested to join our bank for occasional cover and/or maternity cover.
The cover work will be in person for small groups which run 10m-5pm during the week.
Please indicate if you would be interested to facilitate weekend or evening sessions.
The ideal candidate will be local to the studio for which they are applying (Dalston, Croydon, Mitcham or Bristol).
The post holder will be required to provide their own professional indemnity insurance, DBS check, and to complete an induction prior to commencement.
To Apply
Please download the Application Form and email completed to opportunities@studioupstairs.org.uk
You can also attach a CV including a link or image samples of your artwork.
Sessional Group Facilitator
Studio Upstairs is looking for Artists, Art Teachers and Art Therapists who are interested to join our bank of sessional facilitators for day, evening and weekend art and wellbeing workshops.
The work will be with small groups - usually on 6 or 12-week terms.
Please indicate your availability and outline any relevant experience in workshop delivery.
Fee: £20 per hour
The ideal candidate will be local to the studio for which they are applying (Dalston, Croydon or Bristol).
The post holder will be required to provide their own professional indemnity insurance, DBS check, and to complete an induction prior to commencement.
To Apply
Please complete the Application Form and email it to opportunities@studioupstairs.org.uk
You can also attach a CV including a link or image samples of your artwork.
The main duties are to support the smooth running of the office. Tasks would include:
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Answering the phone, booking appointments and visits
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Filing and updating databases
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Maintaining office equipment and art materials stock
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Marketing and updating social media to promote the studio, artwork sales & events
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Supporting the studio team and promoting the charity
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This is a great opportunity to work in a vibrant and creative atmosphere, whilst gaining further administrative skills and contributing to an established project, which is evolving and expanding.
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Key Skills Required
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Organised and accurate
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​Good general administrative skills
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Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel / Google equivalents
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Good communication skills, written and verbal
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An interest in the arts and mental well-being
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Office Volunteer
Studio Volunteer
Six month’s minimum commitment expected
This role is most suited for art therapists or art teachers (both also practicing artists) who are looking to make a contribution to a charitable organisation and learn about the model and practice at Studio Upstairs for career development purposes.
All volunteers will be asked to sign a Volunteer Agreement which will explain the responsibilities and commitments
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