Our client is seeking a part-time (3 or 4 days pw) Studio Manager to join their growing studio in Central London. The practice is now a team of eight talented individuals and designers working on some exciting and rewarding projects of different scales and complexities. As the practice continues to grow the staff require support to assist in the smooth running of the studio, project support and promoting and raising the profile of the studio.
The role will include:
- Answering the phone
- Managing the info@ and recruitment@ email accounts responding where necessary
- Organising travel for all staff for site visits etc.
- Managing the office diary
- Run non-architectural inductions to new staff
- Liaise with landlord regarding facilities management as required
- Manage incoming & outgoing post
- Organising staff events
- Assist design team with preparation of documents, including printing
- Assist with management of project management system when implemented
- Ensure the smooth running of the studio
Marketing & Communications:
- Create content for and oversee the studio social media accounts
- Preparing marketing brochures
- Arranging completed project photography
- Monitor architectural events and looking at ways to market the company/get involved in events
- Establish relationships with relevant journalists and editors
- Be pro-active in raising the company profile
Business Development:
- Researching leads and gathering information for competitions
- Monitoring framework portals
Human Resources:
- Liaising directly with their external HR consultant
- Coordinate and administer staff appraisals
- Monitor staff holiday & absence
- Assisting with the recruitment process; arranging interviews, organising incoming CVs
Software requirements:
- Microsoft Office 365 – Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook
- Adobe InDesign, Acrobat
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong graphic communication skills
- Experience on social media platforms
- Preferable to have used a project management software before
- Ability to work intuitively
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Great communication skills
