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Pearson Lloyd is looking for a studio manager to join its studio in Hackney, East London.

The studio manager will support the following key activities:

• general administration
• human resources
• supporting finance
• gallery and events management
• marketing and new business support

Pearson Lloyd is a product, furniture and innovation design studio led by founders Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd. For the last twenty five years, the agency has designed products, systems and environments for the home, workplace, transport and healthcare sectors.

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised studio manager to support the studio. This is an exciting and dynamic role and we are looking for an energetic, organised and motivated individual to join the team. Good communication skills and a hands-on approach are essential, as well as a good understanding and/or interest in design.

Job role:

General administration and human resources:

• provide administrative support to the directors including diary management, travel and communications
• act as the first point of contact for the studio to all visitors, clients and deliveries
• manage all operational matters relating to studio premises, equipment and supplies and the day to day functioning and presentation of the studio
• assist the directors with human resourcing, including staff recruitment and leavers, inductions for new staff, managing personnel records, annual leave, absence and annual reviews
• arrange staff socials such as our summer and Christmas party
• develop a fluency in the PL design philosophy and product lines and serve successfully as an ambassador for the studio

Finance:

• complete client invoicing, staff and project expenses and other financial tasks such as updating royalty schedules, generating reports and coding costs appropriately
• supporting external accountants with Payroll, VAT returns, and HMRC enquiries

Gallery and events management:

• responsible for the hiring and marketing of Pearson Lloyd’s studio gallery & event’s space; Yorkton Workshops
• manage the sales procedure, bookings and marketing of Yorkton Workshops, Pearson Lloyd’s studio space, which includes a gallery & event’s space, meeting rooms and location for hire
• organise Pearson Lloyd’s events including exhibitions, client meetings and presentations

Marketing and new business support:

• support all new business activities to develop bids and presentations
• manage awards submissions and newsletters
• marketing support for marketing and PR team members

Required skills:

• excellent command of the written and verbal English language, with exceptional communication skills and telephone manner
• proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
• basic financial literacy with an ability to manage budgets, project codes & client invoicing, experience with Quickbooks is desirable.
• Microsoft Office Suite including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
• good knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
• excellent organisational and time management skills – able to work independently with a proactive attitude
• experience or interest in working in a creative environment
• valid UK/EEA work permit

Qualifications:

• 3 years experience in a similar role required
• preferably educated to bachelors degree level but not compulsory

To apply for the position please submit a CV and cover letter using the ‘apply’ link below.

www.pearsonlloyd.com

• Applications have closed.