Studio Operations Manager – Growth, CPD & Private Healthcare

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions; Braintree; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Private healthcare

CPD and training opportunities

Team events

Job summary

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a design-focused studio. You will support finance, HR, office administration, compliance, and general studio operations, reporting to senior leadership to ensure efficiency and project support.

The role covers invoicing, payroll, onboarding, contracts, facilities management, IT, and front-of-house duties in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Office Manager or Senior Administrator role.
• Strong financial administration experience, including invoicing, credit control, and expenses management.
• Experience supporting payroll and pension administration.
• Knowledge of HR administration, employee records, onboarding, and compliance processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and accounting software.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project invoicing, ensuring fees are raised accurately and on time.
• Allocate incoming payments and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process staff expenses and manage petty cash.
• Prepare payroll information and support pension administration.
• Produce regular financial reports for management.
• Maintain holiday, absence and staff records; coordinate onboarding/offboarding.
• Administer employment documentation, contracts and right-to-work checks; manage memberships.
• Oversee IT administration, software licences and user access.permissions.
• Manage office facilities, utilities, maintenance, supplies and health and safety compliance.
• Act as first point of contact for callers and visitors; support project setup and bids.

Skills

Office management

Financial administration

Payroll & pension administration

HR administration

Microsoft 365

Accounting software

Professional communication

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a design-focused studio. You will support finance, HR, office administration, compliance, and general studio operations, reporting to senior leadership to ensure efficiency and project support.

The role covers invoicing, payroll, onboarding, contracts, facilities management, IT, and front-of-house duties in a busy environment.