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.

Fantastic opportunity for an ACA / ACCA qualified Finance Associate / Director to be part of highly successful, Global Architecture firm.

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The position of Finance Director, based in Central London, will be responsible for both the company's London and Dublin studios. 

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This role covers full financial responsibility for London and Dublin, leading and managing the local finance team.

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Your main responsibilities will include providing financial insights, forecasts and recommendations, to support the strategic decision making process.  You will also be involved in overseeing the preparation and analysis of the monthly financial reporting pack to the US parent, including analytics, banking cash management and preparation of cash flow forecasts.

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You need to have experience in financial planning including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting and analysis, as well as overseeing and managing all payroll functions.

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Skills required:

• ACA / ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Minimum 10 years professional accounting experience.  Prefer candidates from a design firm or architectural practice or auditors / accountants.
• Experience working for global firm with US parent preferred and experience of working internationally, in particular Middle East
• Excellent knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision or other resource planning tool advantages
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Strong communicator      

We are currently collaborating with an exceptional client, renowned for their numerous awards and prestigious spot on the Architecture Journal Top 100 list. They have asked us to find a skilled Contract Administrator for their Colchester studio.

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As a pivotal role within the organisation, the opportunity for Contract Administrator involves minimising risks associated with working with Sub Consultants, ultimately contributing to the maximisation of the company's profitability. The successful Contracts Administrator will play a crucial role in administering and managing Sub Consultant Agreements, aligning with company procedures and policies. Responsibilities include tracking progress, engaging in negotiations, and raising Sub Consultant purchase orders.

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Role & Responsibilities

• Administering and managing Sub Consultant Agreements both directly and through supervision of appropriate internal and external resources.
• Facilitating the negotiation of contract terms with both Operational Partner and/or External Legal Consultant and Sub Consultants
• Reviewing existing contracts and updating them
• Monitoring contractual performance using spreadsheets
• Quality Control
• Produce and issue Purchase Orders to sub consultants
• Attend weekly catch up meetings with Purchase Ledger Controller and Senior Finance Project Support

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This role has the potential to extend to management of Client agreements in future.

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Skills & Qualifications Required

• Experience of construction agreements (RIBA, NEC, CIC etc) – DESIRABLE, If not, then proven experience of legal agreements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Solid organisational skills with a flexible approach and the ability to prioritise.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Commercial awareness
• Professional demeanor
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  

Embark on an exciting career journey with our client, a distinguished company at the forefront of architectural excellence. Comprised of a highly experienced and knowledgeable group of specialists in the Architecture sector, our client boasts a diverse team ranging from housing providers, academics, researchers, to architects, and designers. With a shared belief that good design has the transformative power to elevate practical and mundane structures into places of delight and enduring quality, our client is dedicated to creating better places to live and work.

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We are currently seeking a talented individual to join their team as a Studio Manager, a part-time role based in the North London office. This unique opportunity involves working five hours per day for five days per week, contributing to the smooth and effective management of the Practice, including both the London and Manchester studios. As the Studio Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Directors and senior management team, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the continued success and efficiency of this dynamic architectural firm.

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In this wide-ranging role, you will be a key player in fostering collaboration and operational excellence across multiple studios. Your responsibilities will include coordinating with senior management to implement strategic initiatives, overseeing daily studio operations, and managing various administrative tasks critical to the success of the Practice. This role not only offers a chance to work in a stimulating and creative environment but also provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a leading architectural firm. If you are a motivated and organized professional with a passion for architecture and effective studio management, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our client's commitment to creating exceptional spaces that enhance the quality of living and working environments.

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Skills Required

• Strong communication skills  
• Experience of managing a small team
• Experience of overseeing facility responsibilities    
• Experience of H&S in the workplace
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office  
• Knowledge of InDesign
• Interest in and knowledge of the architecture sector and culture

My client is looking to hire a Senior Administrator at their Canterbury studio.  As the Senior Administrator, your role is to provide the key link between the Canterbury Technical Team and Leadership Team along with ensuring the studio works effectively and efficiently. The Senior Administrator role has a wide remit from knowing what’s going on with projects, including timelines, resourcing requirements, utilisation, targets, and margins along with excellent all-round understanding of facilities management and processes.

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The successful candidate needs to be diligent with a hands-on approach along with the ability to be adaptable and collaborative with excellent multi-tasking.

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This fantastic company, comprising of 280 people, is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity.

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Senior Administrator Role & Responsibilities:

• Facilities management of the office ensuring all Health & Safety and ISO standards are achieved and maintained.
• Support Lead Persons with fee and resource management ensuring project margins/profitability is met, using our internal project management software (Rapport).
• Support Leadership Team with monitoring employee utilisation, workload and studio financial stability.
• Booking meeting rooms, hosting guests, end to end meeting coordination.
• Front office duties, including meeting and greeting visitors and answering calls.
• Ensuring adequate stock of stationery, kitchen, and office supplies; managing confidential waste
• Arranging and managing local staff events, celebrations and employee recognition.
• Act as the ‘go to' person’ for all employee office needs.
• Providing new employees with induction and Health & Safety information‍

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Skills & Qualifications Required

• Previous experience in an Office Management role – ideally within Architecture, Design and or Construction sectors
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Professional demeanor
• Strong communication & attention to detail
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Have a flexible approach and be able to prioritise
• Experience of working in a pressured environment with frequent interruptions.
• Enthusiasm for developing skills and knowledge
• Ability to work in a team locally, regionally and within the wider business
• Proficient in Office 365‍
  
  

Ignis Partners is happy to be working with one of the world's leading architecture and design firms. My client is looking to appoint an experienced BID Manager with a strategic outlook and flair for creativity, to join the London Studio’s Marketing team.  

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As BID Manager, your role is to become the creator of winning proposals, creating compelling messaging with beautiful graphics to create narratives that resonate with prospective clients.

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Ideal candidate will have 5 plus years of experience as a BID Manager and  come from a Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or Construction background.

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Role Responsibilities:

• Create winning proposals with inspiring visuals
• Provide leadership to junior team members producing result orientated team
• Produce and implement BID Strategies that facilitate success
• Grow resourceful BID library and manage templates
• Have excellent communication skills both written, visual and verbal
• Carry out market research for opportunities and trends

Software knowledge and skills required:

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office in particular PowerPoint.

In return you will receive:

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A chance to leave your mark on some of the most exciting projects in the design world, professional support for your growth, great list of benefits and salary opportunities.

We are very happy to be working with an award winning architecture firm in London, renowned for their strong commitment to quality and innovative design.  

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The practice has over 250 employees and offices both in the UK and Internationally.  

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As the Office Manager and PA to the Lead Partner, you will be responsible for:

• Diary management and PA support to Lead Partner
• Facilitate the office ensuring Health and Safety and ISO standards are achieved and maintained
• Managing bookings for meeting rooms, guests and end to end meeting coordination
• Front office duties, including meeting and greeting visitors and answering calls
• Stock check of stationary, kitchen and office supplies
• Be the “go to person” in the office
• Welcome new starters with induction and H&S information

To be successful in this role as Office Manager / PA – you will need the following:

• Previous PA / Diary Management experience
• Previous Office Management experience
• Experience from other Architecture or Creative environment
• Proficient in Office 365
• Professional demeanour and excellent communication skills
• Highly organised and enthusiastic about Architecture, Design and Creative sector

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This is a wonderful opportunity, offering an exciting and varied role within a highly successful business with an excellent reputation both nationally and globally.

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