Architecture Studio Manager

Studio Manager £35,000 - £37,000 A wonderful opportunity to join this small architecture studio as their Studio Manager, close to Moorgate. This is a pivotal role to help with the smooth running of the practice working closely with Directors, Associate Directors, Senior Associates and the wider team. Office based position, Monday to Friday with, the opportunity to work remotely on Fridays. Hours 9:30am – 6pm. Architecture Studio Manager Benefits include: 20 days (plus 3 days at Christmas) lifestyle and wellbeing plan, health plan including discounted gym membership (gym on site), professional and personal development plans, STL The successful Architecture Studio Manager candidate will need to demonstrate strong administrative/studio coordinator/studio manager/office manager experience ideally coming from architecture or design industries. Experience producing social media content is needed. You will have a hands-on, practical approach to solving problems. Be an excellent communicator and have the confidence to work independently, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a team. This is a small and friendly practice where you can take responsibility and make the job the own. Reporting into the Practice Manager the responsibilities are varied and include:

• Studio and facilities: Run the day-to-day studio, including access, security, reception, deliveries, meeting rooms, supplies and the look and function of the working spaces. You’ll also manage facilities contractors and support remote and hybrid working.
• Premises and commercial use: Be the main contact for the landlord, property manager and sub-tenants. You’ll also manage hire of the studio for photoshoots and similar uses, including bookings, terms of hire, insurance, on-site supervision, records and invoicing.
• Health and safety: Look after statutory compliance, including fire safety, risk assessments, first aid, PAT testing and studio records.
• Marketing and communications: Support the practice with external communications, including social media, website updates, the communications calendar, and assist with press and new business enquiries, and awards submissions.
• CPD and events: Organise the CPD programme, practice events (including design forum and Open House), social events and the practice calendar.
• Quality and sustainability: Administer the ISO 14001 memberships and internal audit cycle, and support policy and procedure reviews.
• People and IT: Help with staff induction, support the intranet and document management systems, and provide first-line IT support alongside the IT consultancy. IDA Recruitment Ltd specialises in office support recruitment across London. We work with sectors from Creative start ups to Professional Service organisations. We have a great deal of experience of the London Market and throughout the careers have nurtured long term respectful relationships with candidates, enabling them to reach their potential. Due to high volumes we are unable to respond to every application. We expect to contact successful candidates within 5 working days