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12-Month Contract (Maternity Cover)

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a creative, design-led studio celebrated for its innovative approach across residential, public, and educational sectors. With their recent Stirling Prize win highlighting their talent for delivering outstanding architectural projects, this firm is known for blending modern design with a thoughtful approach to sustainability and heritage.

The Role:

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We’re looking for an experienced Practice Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract, starting as soon as possible. As the go-to person for HR, finance, and studio operations, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth daily running of the office. You’ll collaborate closely with directors and senior staff, working in a dynamic,creative environment that values both innovation and community.

‍What You’ll Be Doing:

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HR Management:

• Lead all HR processes including recruitment, on-boarding, performance reviews, and maintaining a supportive, inclusive work culture.
• Manage salary reviews and develop internal salary benchmarks.

‍Financial Oversight:

• Work closely with the directors to monitor budgets, profitability, and project fee agreements.
• Take charge of all financial activities, from managing cash flow, billing, and invoicing to financial reporting and VAT returns

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Studio Operations:

• Oversee day-to-day studio functions, ensuring  smooth operations and excellent communication across the team.
• Handle key operational tasks, including insurance renewals and financial management, with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 3 years of practice / studio management experience, ideally within an architectural firm or creative business.
• Strong financial management experience, alongside a proven HR and operations track record.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
• Experience with CMAP and Xero is a plus.

What’s On Offer:

• Hybrid working (1-2 days from home)
• Discretionary bonuses
• 23 days holiday + additional days over Christmas and New Year
• Social perks like monthly pub drinks, Christmas parties, and an annual office trip
• Tech and cycle schemes, CIPD membership paid, and more.

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What is your role:

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We are looking to connect with a creative and passionate Architectural Visualiser to join our award winning client's expanding graphics team in Southampton.

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In this role, you’ll play a key part in transforming architectural concepts into high-quality 3D models and visualisations. Your attention to detail and artistic flair will be essential in producing visually striking materials that align with our clients’ expectations.

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Reporting to the Graphic Design and Marketing Associate, the ideal candidate will bring a strong portfolio demonstrating a blend of design and technical skills, with a genuine passion for architecture and the built environment. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with ease.

What makes you good at your job:

• 3+years of professional visualisation experience.
• Proficiency in using Twinmotion, Enscape, SketchUp or equivalent
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Revit desirable
• Architecture experience required
• Attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to manage workload and deadlines effectively while staying calm and focused under pressure.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, share knowledge, and a genuine passion for professional growth

The Company:

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Offering an attractive package tailored to reward your skills and experience, including a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working (two days a week from home), and 21 days holiday + bank holidays. Enjoy extra perks like a Christmas shutdown, Royal London pension scheme, employee discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and eye-care support. Valuing growth, with promotion opportunities, a strong CPD programme, and regular social events. They provide a great work-life balance and a collaborative environment designed to help you thrive!

Exciting Opportunity with One of London's Top Architecture Firms

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Join a leading, award-winning architecture firm known for its excellence in design, delivery, and client satisfaction. Recognised as one of the best employers in the industry, the firm is celebrated for creating outstanding architecture, masterplanning, and interior design.

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Specialising in workplace, hospitality, and residential sectors, the practice is committed to innovation and design excellence. With over 200 talented professionals across three offices, they are now seeking an IT Support Specialist to join their dynamic London team.

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‍Essential Experience

• Deep understanding of Networks.
• Ability to carry out patching in a server room/office.
• A good understanding of Microsoft products, Office 365, Active Directory
• A good understanding of Hypervisors including VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix
• Experience with networking equipment such as Cisco Meraki switches and firewalls.
• Experience of working with, and troubleshooting, wired and wireless networks with a good understanding of TCP/IP.
• Strong Windows Server knowledge (AD, Exchange, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, DFS, File Server).
• Telecoms experience, preferably but not essential 3CX
• Good networking experience across LAN, WAN & WLAN; with working knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS.
• Cloud experience would be hugely desirable – particularly with Azure.
• Understanding of Backup Strategy.

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Key Skills Required

• Good awareness of the role of support services in front line delivery
• Able to work autonomously
• Mentor and supervise junior team members
• Prioritises tasks to achieve SLA’s
• Use layman terms when explaining complex technical issues  
• Proficient fault finder and problem solver
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments

Ignis Partners is recruiting Business Development Manager for one of London's and Europe's most exciting DC Architecture Firms.

Quick overview about the client. The practice has quickly established themselves as a leading Architecture firm for Data Centre Design and Delivery. The practice has been at the forefront of telecoms facility and data centre design since 1982, delivering over 100 cutting-edge projects across Europe. In just the past three years, they have played a pivotal role in shaping more than 1.8 million square feet of data centre space and master planning over 1,500 MW of power. Their portfolio of projects and clients are industry giants in co-location, cloud, edge providers, and mission-critical facilities. They offer unmatched expertise and dynamic, responsive approach. If you are looking to join a team that push the boundaries of innovation in one of the most exciting and fast-paced sectors in the world, then please contact me as soon as possible as they are growing teams after having won another project.

The Role: Shape the Future of Architecture and Business Development

• Lead the charge by generating new, high-value business opportunities, with the freedom to close meetings autonomously while following strategic guidelines.
• Spot untapped potential by identifying business growth opportunities across multiple units within the group.
• Be the key player in crafting, presenting, and negotiating compelling offers, driving the company’s expansion.
• Network with industry leaders by attending top-tier events, promoting brand positioning, and staying at the forefront of market trends. Build lasting, meaningful connections establish new relationships with high-profile clients while strengthening existing ones, identifying growth potential across current accounts.
• Collaborate with talented teams and an extensive international network to spearhead strategic business development actions across the globe.    

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Your Skills and Experience: What You’ll Bring to the Table

• 4-5 years of proven success in B2B business development, ideally within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC industry).
• Experience in crafting winning proposals, preparing and presenting documentation for tenders, with a track record of successful follow-ups and closing deals.
• Familiarity with cutting-edge data analysis tools like Power BI is a bonus, enhancing your ability to make informed business decisions.
• A natural ability to understand client needs, delivering customised solutions that foster long-term partnerships.
• A dynamic, energetic, and creative approach to business development, thriving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a results-driven focus.
• Top-tier communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to present ideas confidently and build strong, collaborative relationships.
• An academic background in architecture, engineering, or a related field is an advantage, along with prior experience in managing and growing key accounts.  

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a multidisciplinary art and design studio.

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About The Company:

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Our client brings a wealth of experience, having previously worked for world-renowned Foster & Partners before establishing their London studio. They specialise in interactive project design, working across placemaking, public art, and immersive experiences.

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The Role:

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As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role within the studio, collaborating with some of the most talented architects, artists, designers, and industrial designers. Your primary objective is to drive the studio's growth and sales strategy. You’ll work closely with the directors to identify industry trends and opportunities.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Managing Director and Founder to develop and refine the studio’s long-term growth strategy.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients through both face-to-face and virtual meetings, targeting decision-makers in the built environment (including property developers, landlords, architects,etc.).
• Manage and grow the business development pipeline, ensuring targets are met.
• Represent the studio at key industry events to expand the network.
• Prepare briefing documents and fee proposals, clarifying the scope of work with both internal teams and clients to close deals.      

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The Ideal Candidate:

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We’re looking for someone with minimum 5 years business development and sales experience, ideally within the creative industry.  If you enjoy providing solutions and value to clients, marketing products to customers and offering product services to clients, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

The Company:

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Based in London our client is a multidisciplinary creative studio that is internationally acclaimed for blending art, science, architecture, and technology. They specialize in prototyping and experimentation, crafting bespoke installations that utilize light, motion, and color to enhance everyday experiences.  Their work engages with the urban environment, highlighting hidden rhythms like footsteps, raindrops, and wind. By employing technology for illusion and spectacle, they create dynamic,spatial interventions through biomimicry, artworks that illuminate natural and behavioural systems, inspiring deeper connections between people and the planet.

What is your role:

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The Business Development Manager is crucial to the studio, driving growth and sales strategy. Working closely with the directors, this role focuses on identifying trends and opportunities in place-making, public art, and interactive experiences. The manager will elevate the studio’s profile within target markets, particularly in the UK, USA, and Middle East. The ultimate goal is to position the studio as a leader in architectural media art, building a robust pipeline of exciting and profitable projects to ensure long-term financial resilience and sustainability.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

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Strategy:

• Collaborate with the Managing Director to create and implement a long-term growth strategy.
• Develop marketing and sales processes.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Plan and manage an annual calendar of sales and marketing activities.
• Allocate the annual budget for business and marketing initiatives.
• Track and report departmental performance regularly.
• Set revenue targets and review KPIs.
• Lead weekly business development and marketing meetings.    

Sales:

• Build and nurture client networks through meetings and events.
• Develop and manage new business pipelines.
• Lead the creation of business proposals and presentations.
• Oversee proposal responses for bids, tenders, and open calls.
• Screen inbound leads and manage pitch logistics.     

Marketing:

• Collaborate on creating content for pitches, case studies, press releases, and the company website.
• Execute targeted PR campaigns and build media connections.
• Manage external PR firms for high-profile projects.
• Ensure effective documentation of all projects.
• Maintain a consistent brand image and tone across all marketing channels.
• Evaluate and adjust marketing activities based on performance metrics.       

Supervisory:

·        Oversee the workload and focus of the Business Development and Marketing Coordinator.

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 What makes you good at your job:

• five plus years’ experience working in a business development role for a creative business engaged in built environment projects
• demonstrable track record in B2B sales and negotiation
• excellent verbal and written communication skills with confident pitching skills and sales techniques
• experience with CRM software (ex: Pipedrive, Salesforce or equivalent)
• proficiency in data analysis, forecasting and budgeting
• passionate and conversant about current design, art and architectural trends and reference points
• an ability to think strategically and apply industry knowledge to inform business development processes
• adaptable to changing demands and able to prioritise own duties, delegate where required and work effectively under pressure, while always remaining professional

The Benefits:

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Enjoy healthcare packages, free yoga classes, a cycle-to-work scheme, team trips, an annual profit share, and more. This Hackney-based role allows for some work-from-home flexibility and occasional national and international travel.