London, UK
Studio manager/PA
at Toogood
Faye Toogood has an opportunity for a studio manager/PA to join its team in London.
Faye Toogood is looking for a dynamic individual with keen eye for detail, impeccable communication skills and a desire to work in a small creative studio, to join its rapidly growing team in east London.
This is a rare opportunity to become a vital member of multidisciplinary company working across fashion, design and interiors, in a pressurised but rewarding environment. Applicants must have a positive attitude and enjoy being the ‘go to’ person in the studio. This is a demanding role that is heavily based on organisation and admin. There is no career progression from this role into design – budding designers need not apply.
The ideal candidate will have previous at least four years experience in a similar role. This person will demonstrate a proactive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced design studio. The successful candidate will be naturally hands-on, flexible and reliable, and will have the ability to multi-task and prioritise a varied workload. Time management and organisational skills are a must. This person will work closely with the whole studio and report to the director and financial controller.
Responsibilities will include:
- general administration – monitoring stationery supplies, filing
- basic bookkeeping and support to the financial controller. Management of the studio’s petty cash
- managing, running and staying on top of the maintenance of the studio
- liaising with IT, phone and broadband companies ensuring smooth running of the phones, server, computer and printer
- front of house – answering and filtering calls, liaising with clients and suppliers, welcoming visitors and being the first point of contact to the studio
- ensuring health and safety, fire and first aid in the studio
- maintenance of the database, mail outs and correspondence for the studio
- PA to director involves handling all emails, calendar management, organising and booking all travel itineraries
- support to the designers, press and marketing to ensure the general smooth running of the business
- maintaining the atmosphere of the studio. Arranging all studio visits, lunches and celebrations
The ideal candidate:
- excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects
- applicants must be confident working on Apple Macs, and demonstrate a very good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages: Word, Excel and Adobe Suite (plus a basic level of Photoshop and InDesign)
- ability to manage budgets where appropriate
- excellent communicator. Very good written communication skills
- applicants will be English-speaking, well-spoken and articulate
- a team player and enjoy working in a small team
- able to work under pressure in an intensely busy environment
- passionate about design, fashion and art.
- good command of Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign
- eligible to work in the UK
Please apply by submitting your CV, a link to your portfolio and a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the role, using the ‘apply’ link below.
Please note that due to the high level of applications expected only successful candidates will be contacted.