Fine Art Restoration Company, Admin Assistant, Carlisle

Job description:
Due to business expansion and our continued success, we are seeking a full-time Adminsitrative Assistant. This exciting new role will entail supporting our team in the office and in the studio.
This includes answering phone enquiries, handling inbound enquiries, assisting with delivery and collection preparation, processing artworks for assessment, supporting team members with their work, working on a range of projects to drive new business, and much more. Working with a diverse range of clients from private individuals, galleries, leading insurance companies and historic properties.
Our work and success are driven by a high standard of customer service and talented people carrying out restoration work.
Responsibilities:
· Assist in providing recommendations for clients
· Contact clients regarding their requirements
· Follow up in a timely manner with clients
· Manage and update systems with key and accurate information
· Assist in new projects to help them come to fruition
· Work closely with colleagues to provide them with key information
The ideal candidate
The successful candidate will have experience or confidence in liaising with clients and customers. You will be confident in communicating with people via phone, email and in person. You will be highly organised, be able to handle multiple projects in an efficient and detailed way and be quick to learn the processes and systems used.
Experience in art restoration and conservation is not essential as full on-site training will be provided. An interest or appreciation of art would be desirable.

Essential skills and requirements:
The successful candidate will need to be a well-organised individual, have great communication skills (including a confident telephone manner), a drive for providing excellent customer service, high level of attention to detail and take pride in providing a positive experience for potential and established clients.

Working pattern:
25 hours between 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday

Hourly rate of pay:
National Minimum Wage

Job placement location:
Carlisle