Luciano Giubbilei is looking for a ‘right hand’ studio personal assistant to facilitate and support the growth and smooth running of his garden design practice.
About you:
relevant work experience essential
excellent communication skills both written and verbal
highly organised with exceptional prioritisation and planning skills
assured, self-motivated, with a positive outlook
passion for gardens and an interest in art and design
ability to work to own initiative and meet key deadlines
a key team member who has the ability to deal with people at all levels to build effective working relationships
flexibility with working hours essential
well-presented and smart; good manners and discretion essential
Specific skills:
first point of contact for clients, staff and suppliers
handling phone enquiries in a professional manner
manage Luciano Giubbilei’s work schedule and personal diary
proficient in all Microsoft Office packages including PowerPoint, Excel and InDesign (not essential)
compile and write press packs, to assist journalists with feature articles
general office housekeeping, ordering stationary and supplies
execution of payments and monthly invoicing and liaison with accountants
organise book launch in conjunction with the publisher
experience in setting up conference calls
manage website and social media with the help of web designer
studio search, fit out and relocation
The company:
Established by Luciano Giubbilei in 1997, Luciano Giubbilei Design is a landscape design practice which prides itself on its close collaborations with architects, plantsmen, craftsmen and selected specialists on a wide range of projects, from private gardens and rural landscapes through to institutional spaces.
The studio has won numerous industry awards, including gold medals at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower show for the Laurent-Perrier Gardens in 2009, 2011 and 2014, when the garden was also awarded the event’s most prestigious accolade, the Best in Show award.
Application deadline: January 4, 2016
How to apply
Please send an email t:o garden@lucianogiubbilei.com including the following:
a brief written statement, tailored to Luciano Giubbilei Design and this role, as to why you would like to work for us (Microsoft Word or PDF format), no more than 300 words
a concise CV (no more than two pages of A4) in (Microsoft Word or PDF format) – you should ensure you detail all relevant work experience/placements, employment and education
Immediate availability is desirable.
Salary: competitive.