Skills

Communication Social Media Attention to detail Marketing Recruitment Photoshop business development

Job Specifications

We’re working with a design-led architectural practice based in Central London who are seeking a highly organised, proactive Studio Manager to join them on a 12-month maternity cover contract. The studio is a small, collaborative team known for their thoughtful approach to design, and they need someone who can ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations while also contributing to marketing, business development and creative studio support.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a multifaceted position - balancing administrative duties with opportunities to support marketing initiatives, bids, communications and wider project activity. The ideal candidate will have previous experience within an architectural or design practice and an understanding of how studios operate, including familiarity with RIBA stages.

There is the option for this role to be full-time or 4 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Overseeing day-to-day studio operations and maintaining an organised, professional environment
Managing shared inboxes, diary coordination, travel arrangements and general studio administration
Leading weekly admin meetings, taking minutes and tracking actions
Coordinating internal and external studio events, team activities and staff organisation
Supporting Health & Safety and QA processes
Managing website updates, social media content and supporting wider marketing activity
Preparing press releases, liaising with journalists/editors and assisting with PR opportunities
Assisting with marketing collateral, brochures and bid materials using InDesign
Attending weekly new business meetings and maintaining the new business tracker
Researching new leads, competitions and opportunities
Providing HR admin support including recruitment coordination, onboarding, policies and reviews
Processing expenses, preparing invoices and assisting with financial administration
Helping foster a positive, collaborative studio culture

Skills & Experience

Experience as a Studio Manager, Coordinator, PA or similar role within an architectural or design studio
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise
Excellent written and verbal communication
Confident user of Microsoft Office 365; Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat
Understanding of architectural workflows, including RIBA stages
Experience supporting marketing, communications or business development activity (desirable)
Proactive, personable, calm under pressure and comfortable working in a small creative team
High level of professionalism, accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits

Hybrid working – three core days in the studio
Flexible working hours available upon request
Friendly, inclusive and collaborative culture
Regular staff socials and events
Annual studio trip
Summer day out & Christmas celebration

About the Company

Bespoke Careers are a specialist recruitment agency set up and lead by architects and designers who have experience working in award-winning practices – we understand our industry and care about the people who work within it. Established in 2004, we have the largest global reach within the architecture and design sectors — operating from seven offices located in London, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, New York, Los Angeles, and Austin. Our consultants are trained architects and designers, and we have an unrivalled database ... Know more