Apprentice photographer

Summary

A unique opportunity with Guzelian Photographers, the Bradford-based national press photography agency. They are offering the position of trainee photographer, leading to regular opportunities to carry out jobs on behalf of Guzelian and its national media clients and a potential full-time role in the company.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

30 Hours Per Week. Monday - Friday (possibly some weekends). Times to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Receive the necessary grounding, support and teaching required to attain the role of press photographer with Guzelian.
Take assignments and deal with enquiries from customers by phone and email.
Arrange and assign jobs to photographers and create job sheets.
Archive incoming images from staff and freelance photographers to our in-house server and cloud backups.
Check e-newspapers daily for our published images and archive the cuttings.
Update Facebook and other social media with our latest published images.
Assist with digitising our archive of analogue images using our scanner.
Assist photographers on location.
Trainee photographer: accompanying photographers on assignments.
Assisting in new projects.

Where you'll work

CATHEDRAL HOUSE
26-28 CHURCH BANK
BRADFORD
BD1 4DZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Business Admin Level 3.
One college day each month.
An assessor will visit the apprentice every 6 weeks or do online sessions.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Driving (grade Full licence)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or C)
Maths (grade 4 or C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Visual Sense
Photography
Ability to work to Deadlines

About this company

Guzelian Photographers has been a cornerstone of visual storytelling in the north of England for nearly four decades. Based in Bradford, the agency has, over that period, secured more than 48,000 photographic publications in the UK national media including the Times, Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Express and Financial Times. Since its founding in 1986 by Asadour Guzelian, the agency has built a reputation for capturing iconic moments from major news events to corporate marketing campaigns and editorial portraits. Asadour, who began his career as a photographic printer and trainee photographer, quickly adapted to the creative demands of the industry, winning the prestigious Yorkshire Television Photographer of the Year award in both 1986 and 1987. Guzelian is a trusted partner for businesses, local authorities, and the national press, delivering impactful visuals that bring stories and campaigns to life across both print and digital platforms.

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After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time role as a Photographer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GUZELIAN LTD

Asadour Guzelian

pictures@guzelian.co.uk

01274 737222

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327114.

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Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 23 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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