Design Studio Manager

Design Studio Manager- London EC1 area

Salary: Commensurate with experience + benefits

The Company:

Our client is an architectural design studio whose aim is to improve people’s lives by reimagining the places in which they live and work. The studio is a collaborative team of architects, landscape, and interior designers. They work at all scales, from furniture to bespoke private homes and commercial developments. They are a RIBA Chartered Practice based in London. Environmental impact is a key consideration in their work, and they take a research-based, fabric first approach to sustainability that carefully considers the embodied energy of materials and the performance of the buildings in use.

They are now on the lookout for a suitable Experienced Studio Manager to join their team in London - EC1 area.

The Role:

Our client are looking for a studio manager with experience in architecture and/or design-related workplaces to carry out administrative roles within a thriving young practice. The ideal candidate should be looking to build experience and responsibility but also be willing to carry out the basic tasks required in supporting a busy practice. They are award-winning architect-led designers dedicated to the creation of inspirational and sustainable architecture and interiors.

This is a full-time role, however, part-time applications will be considered.

Key responsibilities:

• To ensure that the studio complies with statutory obligations, including health and safety
• CPD organisation and training
• Assisting architects with administrative tasks and document control
• Prepare and edit documents, reports and letters
• Studio maintenance and housekeeping

Responsibilities will include:

Marketing:

• To assist in preparing expressions of interest and awards submissions
• Supporting senior team in business development
• Organising office-related events

Finance:

• Liaising with accountants
• Invoicing clients
• Mmanaging online accountancy programme
• Aassisting with production of fee proposals, payment schedules, forecasts and accounts
• Previous experience of using Workflow Max, Xero and Receipt Bank is strongly beneficial

Human resources:

• Managing HR
• Monitoring timesheets and annual leave
• Recruitment

Other tasks:

• Monitoring office supplies, stationery, and equipment
• Diary management
• Maintain and review subscriptions, bills and insurances

Essential skills:

• Experience in a similar role, preferably within the design industries
• A solid knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Excel/Google Sheets
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong communicator
• High standard of written and spoken English
• Proactive and logical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workloads

Preferred skills:

• Content/copywriting experience
• interest in architecture
• interest in sustainability

They offer:

• A salary commensurate with experience + benefits

Interested?

If you are a suitably experienced Studio Manager and ready for your next challenge in a growing organisation with lots of opportunity to progress, we would love to hear from you!

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