Photographer
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity to join a company with over 100 years experience specialising in school photography, from nursery through to sixth form. We employ some of the most experienced staff in the industry and are keen to add to that team by recruiting confident, experienced freelance photographers, based in South London, whose attributes compliment our company requirements.
Job Description
Successful candidates will be required to work 5 days per week Monday to Friday (term time) from the start of September through to the end of November. There is potential to be invited back each year for the aforementioned period, and also complete additional work through the spring/summer school term. Details will be given at the interview stage.
It is essential that you have experience of working with children, are able to supply sample portrait images/link to your website, at application stage and have your own car/van to travel to different locations, daily.
To complete this role, you must
- Provide a professional photographic service to our existing client base while maintaining a positive relationship with key contacts
- Travel to a different school every day and capture high quality portraits and family groups
- Have experience of working with children and enjoy meeting new people
- Be fit and active as the role does require physical work lifting and carrying equipment
- Be self-motivated, confident and outgoing, with the ability to talk to both children and adults in a professional manner
- Be flexible with working hours as early starts are expected and late finishes will be necessary
- Be required to complete an enhanced DBS check prior to the start of employment. This application will be made through The School Photography Company HR department
Traveling:
- The successful candidate must have and use their own car on a daily basis. Mileage is reimbursed mileage costs at 35 ppm
- You must be in possession of a full clean driver’s license
Equipment and Training:
- You will need to provide a suitable DSLR with interchangeable zoom lens and tripod
- All other photographic equipment will be provided
- A full company training programme will be completed during August 2023 by successful applicants. All details given at interview stage
Please only apply if you can:
- Attend a zoom interview in June/July 2023
- Complete a full company training programme – to take place during the week beginning 21st August 2023
- Commit to and complete a block booking from the beginning of September to the end of November, working 5 days a week Monday to Friday with the exception of the half term week in late October.
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 weeks
Salary: From £115.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Photography: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and your own Car/Van? (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: School Portrait Photographer - SL
Expected start date: 29/08/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Photographer roles across The School Photography Company Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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