Scribe / Calligrapher

Scribe / Calligrapher - Luxury Handwritten Correspondence

• Location: West Midlands
• Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with a potential four-day working week available for the right candidate on a pro-rata salary basis.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Scribe / Calligrapher on behalf of an established luxury business, offering a rare opportunity for an individual with exceptional handwriting, calligraphy or hand lettering skills to work within a prestigious environment.

This specialist role centres on the creation of beautifully handwritten letters, bespoke invitations, personalised client correspondence, greeting cards and formal communications for a distinguished portfolio of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Combining traditional penmanship and calligraphy with the highest standards of luxury client service, you will play an important role in creating thoughtful, personal communications that reflect the quality, heritage and attention to detail associated with a premium business.

In an increasingly digital world, this is an opportunity to preserve the art of handwritten correspondence and demonstrate how a personal touch can strengthen relationships and create a lasting impression.

The position would suit an experienced calligrapher, professional hand lettering artist, bespoke stationery specialist or an individual with outstanding natural handwriting and a genuine passion for fine writing and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

Handwriting, Calligraphy & Correspondence

• Produce exceptional handwritten letters, personalised correspondence, invitations, greeting cards and formal client communications.
• Apply outstanding penmanship, calligraphy and hand lettering techniques to create elegant, legible and consistently presented written materials.
• Accurately reproduce approved wording, maintaining impeccable spelling, grammar, punctuation, spacing and layout.
• Adapt handwriting styles and presentation to suit different occasions, recipients and communication requirements.
• Manage a consistent volume of handwritten correspondence, meeting deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.

Luxury Client Communications & Events

• Prepare bespoke handwritten correspondence for a distinguished portfolio of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Create personalised invitations for exclusive events, private client occasions and special celebrations.
• Produce handwritten thank-you notes, seasonal greetings, client appreciation cards and other relationship-building communications.
• Support client relationship management initiatives through thoughtful, individually prepared correspondence.
• Ensure every communication reflects the importance of the recipient and the standards expected within a luxury environment.

Quality, Presentation & Confidentiality

• Maintain exceptional standards of handwriting, calligraphy, presentation and quality control.
• Select appropriate fine stationery, writing paper, envelopes, inks and other materials.
• Proofread all correspondence meticulously before completion and dispatch.
• Handle sensitive client information and confidential correspondence with discretion and professionalism.
• Uphold the business's reputation for craftsmanship, personal service and attention to detail.

Organisation & Continuous Development

• Organise and prioritise correspondence requests, balancing deadlines and competing business requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of correspondence requests and completion dates.
• Support stationery stock management and the ordering of writing materials.
• Continue to develop calligraphy, hand lettering and traditional handwriting techniques.
• Contribute ideas to enhance the quality, presentation and personalisation of client communications.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Exceptional handwriting and penmanship, producing consistently elegant, legible and beautifully presented written work.
• Strong calligraphy, hand lettering or formal handwriting skills.
• Outstanding spelling, grammar, punctuation and proofreading ability.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an uncompromising commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• The ability to produce high-quality handwritten correspondence at volume without compromising standards.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential client information.
• An appreciation for luxury, fine stationery, craftsmanship and personalised client service.

Previous experience as a calligrapher, professional hand lettering artist, wedding stationery designer, bespoke stationery specialist or handwritten correspondence professional would be advantageous.

Experience within luxury retail, premium hospitality, private client services or another high-end customer environment would also be beneficial.

Candidates may be asked to provide examples of previous handwriting, calligraphy or hand lettering work as part of the selection process.

What's on Offer?

• A salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• A Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
• The potential for a four-day working week for the right candidate, with salary adjusted on a pro-rata basis.
• The opportunity to apply your craft within an established luxury business.
• A specialist position where attention to detail, creativity and quality of work are genuinely valued.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful, personalised communications for a distinguished private client base.

If you are an accomplished calligrapher, have exceptional handwriting skills or take genuine pride in producing beautifully presented written work, we would love to hear from you.

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