About Alf Studios

Led by one of the most respected violin makers of our time, Alf Studios has built a prestigious reputation for crafting instruments favored by world-class musicians around the world. With five decades of expertise, Gregg T. Alf has combined a deep tradition of meticulous artistry with innovation and modern techniques to produce a violin making concept that is one of its kind.

Now based in London, the studio operates internationally across Europe, the United States, and Asia, and is entering a new phase of professionalisation, growth, and long-term planning as a family business.

Position: Operations Associate (Full-Time)

• Location: London, U.K. (Hybrid – Central London / Liverpool Street)

• Start: 1 February (Part-time possible in January)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly capable, organised, and discreet Operations Associate to join us in a full-time, long-term role. This position sits at the heart of the studio and family business and is ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, variety, and working closely with leadership in a small, values-led organisation.

The role centres on ensuring the smooth daily operation of the business — including administration, bookkeeping, coordination, and systems — while also providing executive and family support to Gregg Alf. The associate will act as a trusted point of continuity across business and family domains, handling sensitive matters with care and professionalism.

This is not a narrow administrative role. For the right candidate, it offers meaningful responsibility, client-facing interaction, and clear potential to grow into broader operational or managerial responsibilities over time

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Administration

• Manage day-to-day administrative operations of the studio and company

• Handle bookkeeping and financial administration (essential)

• Manage invoicing, payments, expense tracking, and cashflow oversight

• Work confidently with Xero and Google Sheets

• Coordinate with external accountants, advisors, and service providers

• Manage contracts, records, and key documentation

• Oversee scheduling, logistics, and internal coordination

• Take ownership of projects and see them through independently

Executive & Family Support

• Provide executive assistant support to Gregg Alf and the Alf family

• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and care

• Support family projects, including:

  • investment and asset administration

  • coordination around a highly sensitive project involving the sale of an important antique stringed instrument

• Act as a trusted operational anchor across business and family needs

Client & External Interaction

• Communicate professionally with musicians, clients, and international partners

• Represent the studio with warmth, clarity, and discretion

• Support international operations and relationships

Desired Candidate Requirements

Values alignment matters most but the following are some traits we’re looking for:

• Junior–mid career professional (typically late 20s to early 30s)

• Strong organisational skills; calm, reliable, and fast on their feet

• Proven bookkeeping or accountancy experience

• Confident using Xero, Google Sheets, and Google Workspace (or able to learn quickly)

• Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility

• Emotionally intelligent, discreet, and trustworthy

• Clear written and spoken English

• Based in or near London, with flexibility for hybrid work

• Internationally minded and open to relocation in the future

• Comfortable in a small, close-knit, family-business environment

Visa sponsorship is available for an exceptional candidate.

Growth & Long-Term Outlook

The organisation is expected to remain relatively flat for the next 18–24 months. For the right person, there is clear scope to grow into broader operations leadership or management responsibility as the business evolves.

Within the next 3–5 years, the family and business are likely to relocate to a quieter environment outside London. Ideally, this role would grow into that next chapter with us.

Compensation

• Salary: £3,000–£3,500 gross per month (commensurate with experience)

• Employment: Full-time, long-term

• Working style: Hybrid (regular in-person presence required)

Our Working Values

We take a values-first approach to work. We believe in music, fine stringed instruments, artisanal craftsmanship, conviviality, and community. We value deep focus, care, dedication, and efficiency, and aim to create working environments that are emotionally healthy, communicative, transparent, and supportive of personal and spiritual development.

This is a role of trust. Over time, the right person will become part of our extended family.

Application Process

To apply, please click on this link to submit your application.

For enquiries, please reach out to: apply@alfstudios.com