Studio Manager

Bespoke Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Careers is seeking an Office Manager for a prestigious architecture practice with a high-profile UK and international project portfolio, based in London. The role requires five-day office attendance to support smooth day-to-day operations, oversee facilities, budgets, HR and onboarding, and act as a senior point of contact for clients and consultants while nurturing the studio culture.

You will work closely with Partners and senior leadership on operational matters and studio events to

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior Office Manager, Practice Manager or Studio Manager role.
• Proven ability to manage facilities, budgets and administrative processes with strong organisational awareness.
• Confident stakeholder manager able to work with Partners, clients and external consultants.
• Strategic, proactive and solutions-focused with ability to improve office operations.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the smooth day-to-day running of the studio.
• Work closely with Partners and senior leadership on operational matters.
• Oversee facilities, suppliers, maintenance, H&S and office services.
• Manage office budgets, expenditure and supplier relationships.
• Develop and improve office systems, processes and procedures.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, consultants, visitors and external stakeholders.
• Oversee HR and people administration, including onboarding and staff support.
• Support studio events, internal communications and practice-wide initiatives.

Job description

This prestigious, internationally recognised architecture practice has an exciting portfolio of high-profile projects across the UK and internationally.

With a creative, collaborative and forward-thinking environment, they are seeking an Office Manager who will be a visible and integral part of the studio. This role requires five-day office attendance to support smooth day-to-day operations and maintain the strong company culture.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading design practice and make a real impact at the heart of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the smooth day-to-day running of the studio, ensuring an efficient and professional environment.
• Work closely with Partners and senior leadership on operational and administrative matters.
• Oversee facilities, suppliers, contractors, maintenance, H&S and office services.
• Manage office budgets, expenditure and supplier relationships.
• Develop and improve office systems, processes and procedures.
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, consultants, visitors and external stakeholders.
• Oversee HR and people administration, including onboarding and staff support.
• Support studio events, internal communications and practice-wide initiatives.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in a senior Office Manager, Practice Manager or Studio Manager position, ideally within an architecture, design or other creative professional services environment.
• Proven ability to take ownership of office operations, facilities, suppliers, budgets and administrative processes, with strong commercial and organisational awareness.
• Confident stakeholder manager with the gravitas to work closely with Partners, senior leadership, clients and external consultants, while providing effective support across the wider practice.
• Strategic, proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to identify improvements, manage competing priorities and contribute to the ongoing development of the practice and its culture.