CAREERS

full time Jewellery TEACHING AssistanT - London SE1

Competitive salary based on experience

Following on the success of our sell out classes our brand is expanding and we are currently looking for someone to join our growing team of wonderful female jewellers who teach the workshop experiences. 

About the Job

At The Ringsmiths we run a variety of jewellery making workshops as well as selling our At Home Kits and Ready to Wear collections. Due to the phenomenal popularity of our classes, our teaching team are in need of a skilled and experienced jeweller who will assist in classes, with the possibility of progressing to being a fully trained Ringsmiths teacher and host. Full training will be provided.

The role is varied and hands on. It will involve helping with all aspects of teaching jewellery, production and sales. Our ideal candidate is someone who is dynamic, has a passion for jewellery, is confident and wants to further their career alongside our fast growing company. The right candidate will have attention to detail and show initiative in all tasks, whilst being able to prioritise and complete jobs in a reasonable timeframe. Someone who can deliver excellent customer service, work closely with others in a small team, is energetic, flexible, and has a can-do attitude.

In particular the skills we require include:

  • Ability and confidence to present different jewellery making techniques in metal

  • Cleaning up castings

  • Soldering

  • Ability to polish to a very high standard

  • Different wax carving techniques

  • Sizing and resizing rings

  • Knowledge of gemstones and setting styles

The day to day running of the space will include:

  • Setting up the class space in preparation for workshops

  • Taking responsibility for visual presentation and cleanliness of the class and store space

  • Assisting teachers and demonstrating in workshops

  • Being the first point of contact with customers attending workshops

  • Managing, packing and despatching kit orders

  • Communicating regularly with relevant team members and updating customers

  • Building excellent working relations with the team, and with relevant external suppliers

  • Visiting external suppliers

Skills and Experience:

  • Jewellery qualification essential

  • Minimum 3 years industry experience at the bench

  • Confident in speaking to a small group or giving 1:1 guidance

  • Attention to detail and common sense

  • Ability to follow instructions and finish work to a high standard

  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and be adaptable

  • Be self-motivated and able to work well within a team

  • Must be organised, efficient and able to work to deadlines

  • Enthusiastic and friendly personality, confident in liaising with customers attending workshops and suppliers

What we offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience

  • Career progression and performance based bonuses

  • Opportunity to get involved in creating new classes

  • Professional training and development

  • Team building days twice a year

HOURS

This is a full time role including weekends. The position is available immediately, any successful applicant will be required to work a paid trial period. 

To Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to hello@theringsmiths.com. Applicants successful in securing an interview will be required to carry out a practical skills assessment.