Regional Studio Operations Lead

Purcell Architecture; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile, flexible and hybrid working

Annual leave increasing with long служ

Life assurance

Study sponsorship with paid study leaf

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Virtual GP service

Company day out

Enhanced learning & development

Job summary

Purcell is seeking a proactive Regional Studio Manager to support the Bristol and Oxford studios, coordinating day-to-day operations, resource planning and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will lead studio administration, onboarding, communications, and ensure processes, health and safety and ISO compliance across the region. The role combines hands-on office management with strategic planning, with travel between Bristol and Oxford as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a studio, operational or regional management role (mid-level) within an architectural or design environment.
• Proficient in CMap (or similar project management tools) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Financially literate and comfortable interpreting numerical data
• Proven experience of line management and leading a team
• Strong organisational skills with a flexible, self‑directed approach
• Excellent communication and influential stakeholder management across all levels
• High attention to detail, professional demeanour, and commercial awareness
• Knowledge of health and safety, ISO requirements, facilities coordination or Common Data Environment processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the studio, ensuring operational processes, communications and priorities are well coordinated.
• Act as a key point of contact for Regional Partner, Studio Leadership, project teams and Purcell's central business support functions.
• Support consistent implementation of company procedures, studio standards and operational improvements across the region.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction and training logistics for new starters and support a positive, inclusive studio culture.
• Facilitate studio communications and meetings.
• Oversee studio administration and staff welfare budgets with awareness supply procurement, travel coordination, expenses and facilities or maintenance requirements.

Skills

Studio operations

Leadership

Communication

Financial literacy

Tools

CMap

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purcell is seeking a proactive Regional Studio Manager to support the Bristol and Oxford studios, coordinating day-to-day operations, resource planning and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will lead studio administration, onboarding, communications, and ensure processes, health and safety and ISO compliance across the region. The role combines hands-on office management with strategic planning, with travel between Bristol and Oxford as required.