Our company has been established for over 40 years and in that time has earned an international reputation for the Conservation and Restoration of Historic Interiors and the design and making of exceptional bespoke wallpapers. Our clients are varied and range from Museums and Art Galleries to Country House owners, Interior Designers and Architects.

We are a small, hardworking, team who face every new challenge with creativity and enthusiasm . Our talents and ethos have enabled us to maintain and grow a successful company and one which is now ready to move to the next level. We are looking for a competent and experienced studio/ business manager who can help take us there, but who is also prepared to multi task and work as part of a lively team. You will be based in our new studios at Cockermouth, Cumbria in the beautiful Lake District.

Responsibilities:

Organise the day to day running of the studio

Plan events, diaries and work schedules.

Order materials, help maintain stock levels.

Manage project finances

Organise and log purchase invoices

Log client / project details on database. Prepare and send out estimates and invoices.

Organise site trips including, travel, transport and accommodation.

Answer and log enquiries, prepare and send out samples

Organise and help pack orders, arrange national and international shipping.

Help develop our export capabilities.

Help prepare marketing strategies, including social media etc.

Deal with press enquiries, help prepare press releases and general PR.

Skills ( preferred but not essential )

Working knowledge of Apple Macs

Some typing skills

Experience in dealing with exports.

Good at building client relationships.

Good attention to detail.

Enthusiastic and imaginative. Prepared to bring new ideas into the studio.

Good team player

Starting salary : £20,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

Hours : 9-5.30 but can be flexible.

Applications : to be submitted online .