Workshop Instructor (Candle Making) – Full time

Salary £11.44 – £13.50 per hour
Hours Shift length typically 2–8 hours per day, depending on workshop bookings.
Location Stratford Workshops, Burford Road, London E15 2SP
Closing Date 24 April 2026
Position Type Full Time
Advert expires on 24 April 2026

Main Duties

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Workshop Instructor to lead our candle making workshops and support customers throughout their creative experience.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you will guide guests step-by-step while maintaining a smooth and enjoyable studio environment.

Key Responsibilities
1. Welcome customers and guide them through the workshop experience
2. Introduce candle making projects and help customers choose designs
3. Demonstrate techniques such as melting, pouring, decorating, and finishing
4.Provide hands-on support during sessions to ensure good results
5. Deliver a simple safety briefing and supervise throughout the workshop
6. Pack finished candles neatly (gift-ready packaging)
7. Keep the studio clean, organised, and running smoothly
8. Maintain a warm, calm, and premium experience for guests

Benefits

  • Work in a creative and relaxed studio environment
  • Learn practical candle making skills and other crafty projects.
  • Stable full-time role with growth potential
  • Opportunity to develop teaching and hosting experience

Skills and Experience Required

Requirements

  • Strong English communication skills (Native Speaker Preferred)
  • Friendly, patient, and confident with customers
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Interest in crafts, DIY, or creative work
  • Experience in candle making, crafts, or workshop teaching is a plus (not required)
  • Able to commute to Stratford, London (E15)

Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.