London, UK
Studio manager
at Adam Khan Architects
Adam Khan Architects is hiring a studio manager to join its team in London.
Adam Khan Architects is seeking a studio manager to join our team to help with the day-to-day running of the practice. We are looking for a bright, ambitious, communicative person with a positive attitude, attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills. The position encompasses a variety of responsibilities with the possibility to grow and develop.
Adam Khan Architects is an award-winning, vibrant, socially engaged design practice engaged with significant urban renewal projects in London. The practice is medium-scale and works in a way that is flexible and creative with an approach based on collaborative working.
The office is based in Hackney with a European outlook and portfolio, making work to directly address key issues of our time: social inclusion, sustainability and the vitality of public space.
This position involves:
Administration:
- overseeing new work opportunities
- managing bid processes
- assist the management team in the preparation of forecasts, resource planning and project health checks
- assist directors with PR
- assist with communication and social media
- supporting the architect team with IT-related needs
- booking in CPDs
- managing incoming calls and general emails
- assist bookkeeper/accountant as necessary
HR:
- assisting in recruitment processes
- new employees’ induction
- managing studio timesheets and annual leave
Studio premises and H&S:
- looking after the studio premises, preparing it for meetings
- organising social events for the office, including weekly lunch, summer party, Christmas day out, etc
- managing supplies and purchase of consumables and stationery
- weekly filing and ad-hoc archiving
- maintaining day-to-day office systems, libraries and archives
- be a first aider and fire marshal
- managing office health and safety management and policies
A more detailed job description will be provided following interview.
Key attributes:
- positive attitude and desire to make a beneficial contribution to the practice and the world we live in
- previous experience as a studio manager in a similar field advisable
- fluent in using Microsoft Office and Acrobat
- knowledge of InDesign or equivalent desirable
Start: mid-September 2023
Working hours: 40 hours per week full time, reduced hours possible
Adam Khan Architects is an equal opportunities employer.
To apply
Please email a CV (max two pages) with a short cover letter via the apply for job button below, with the email subject line Studio Manager Application.