Studio Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Studio Operations Manager to lead talent and operations within a creative innovation agency. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for managing office needs, resource planning, recruitment, and internal projects. You will play a crucial part in fostering a positive company culture while ensuring efficiency and effective operations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant team and help shape innovative practices in a hybrid working environment. If you are a self-starter with strong project management skills and a passion for creative industries, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations and talent resourcing, preferably in creative industries.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on improving efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage all office needs for a smooth running studio environment.
• Oversee talent resource planning and recruitment processes.
• Project manage internal projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.

Skills

Operations Management

Talent Resourcing

Project Management

Communication Skills

Event Production

Education

5+ years of experience in operations

Tools

Float Resource Management Tool

Job description

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VisionFR is delighted to be acting on behalf of a creative innovation agency in their search for a Studio Operations Manager. This is an exciting time to be joining this dynamic agency.

As the Studio Operations Manager you'll drive forward all aspects of talent and operations across the studio, hybrid working practices, internal projects, events, talent management and resourcing, as well as support on effective ways of working.

Studio Operations Manager Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing all office needs to create a smooth running and inviting place to work
• Responsible for talent resource planning (using the Float resource management tool) across all disciplines; ensuring teams are clear on R&R, briefs and deadlines
• Responsible for all recruitment liaison (perm and freelance), interviews, contracts and onboarding
• Responsible for project managing internal projects to completion, on time and on budget
• Manage the hybrid policy across the team based on physical and virtual requirements
• Manage development & execution of internal Practice Weeks, with input on content from the team
• Manage team travel and client entertainment bookings
• Implement the talent development plan and organise progress reviews
• Support on new initiatives and general operational requirements as and when required

Studio Operations Manager Key Attributes Required:

• Possesses 5+ years of experience in operations and talent resourcing, or a related role, preferably within the brand consultancy, design studio or creative agency industries
• Experience delivering operational processes to improve streamlining and efficiency
• Strong self-starter, proactive, hands-on and confident working in a small entrepreneurial environment
• Strong project management skills, with event production a plus, to deliver projects end to end and on budget.
• Excels at communication and building trust with the team contributing to a positive company culture
• Considered approachable and hardworking with a positive attitude
• Good understanding of brand strategy, design and creative services
• Open to new ways of working and thinking, confident to suggest improvements or solutions that could benefit the company

VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Client’s recruitment needs.

Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.