Studio Manager

We are actively looking on behalf of our client for a Studio Manager to join this award-winning interior design and architecture studio based in Surrey, just inside the M25.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of a very busy high-end Studio who work with High Net-Worth Individuals and Boutique Hoteliers. Clients regularly come to the office so you will need to be adept at meeting and greeting, serving refreshments and lunches.

Your duties will include:

• Management of the IT cloud-based system and providing support for basic IT needs
• Management of all insurance policy requirements and software policies
• Management of the importing and exporting of goods, handling deliveries, organising staff vehicles and booking overseas travel
• Providing PA support, practice systems, including timesheets, templates, work scheduling, checklists, and protocols, and maintaining databases
• Responsible for the smooth running of the wider building in close contact with the landlord and lease renewals, plus managing the office move upon lease expiry
• Supporting general HSE compliance; risk assessments, first aid supplies, fire & first aid safety procedures etc.
• Management of small item leases and office stock purchasing
• Christmas party planning and other general events

Skills and Experience needed from the Studio Manager:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ability to work under pressure with excellent record keeping and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, technical and experience with basic IT support
• Self-starter with the ability to manage own workload
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
• Trustworthy and reliable
• An interest in interior design a plus

Company Benefits:

• Attractive negotiable salary which can be discussed with recruiter before proceeding
• 23 days holidays + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme after 2 years
• Friday drinks at the office bar and fresh fruit weekly
• Regular work social events
• End of year bonus