London, UK
Studio manager and marketing lead
at Bradley Van Der Straeten Architects
Bradley Van Der Straeten Architects is seeking a studio manager and marketing lead to join its team in London.
Bradley Van Der Straeten Architects are looking for a studio manager and marketing lead to join our team to lead marketing, sales and communications and oversee the smooth running of our design studio in east London.
About us and who we are looking for
Bradley Van Der Straeten are an award-winning chartered architecture and interior design practice, founded by friends George and Ewald. We believe that well-designed spaces have the power to change lives for the better and we deliver a range of bespoke architecture and interior design services from residential to larger-scale community and arts buildings.
We pride ourselves on operating a flexible and open studio, encouraging flexible working and the importance of work-life balance. We are therefore most concerned, in recruiting for this role, with finding the right person for our team, rather than looking for a prescribed set of skills. We believe that, for the right person, this role could be moulded and evolve to fit a person with any number of skills and experiences.
For this reason, we would be willing to consider people on both a full or part-time basis, to take on, potentially as a job share, either the whole role or just certain parts of this role.
Please do feel free to contact us if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role and its potential incarnations. We are open to a range of possibilities and people from a variety of professional backgrounds. Please contact Sarah Cosby on 07495 083593 or by email.
The role
This role will be a fast-paced and varied one, at the heart of the BVDS team and with a significant opportunity for creativity and supporting the co-directors with moulding the direction of the company. You will oversee studio operations including finance and HR and take full responsibility for the marketing and communications strategy for the studio, leading business development, workflow and all external facing elements of the business.
The ideal applicant will be an enthusiastic and creative marketing professional, with significant experience in leading sales processes and/or marketing and communications strategy and activities. Highly organised with strong communication and networking skills, the ideal candidate will also have a solid understanding of financial and HR processes and best practice.
Person specification:
- genuine interest in architecture and design and how it can impact on wellbeing
- proactive and positive approach
- three years’ successful experience in a marketing and/or sales role
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- strong interpersonal and networking skills
- excellent organisational skills including time, project and budget management
- ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
- an ability to work in partnership across a small team and collaborate with others, establishing positive and successful working relationships
- confident in the use of Microsoft and Adobe packages including Excel
- understanding of financial and HR processes and best practice
How to apply
Please submit a CV and cover letter using the ‘apply’ link below, clearly describing why you would be interested in a role with us, and how you feel your skills and experience would make you suitable to join our team.