Studio Manager

Studios Manager
Location: South-East London
Salary: £25,000 base + paid overtime for sessions and off-site work
Bonus: Commission structure available for business development
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

My Client is on the lookout for a dedicated and proactive Studios Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our rehearsal and recording studios. This is a unique opportunity to join a creative, growing team and play a key role in shaping the future of a facility we believe is truly special.
This role requires someone with a firm grasp of studio environments and a passion for driving commercial success. You'll be responsible not only for maintaining high standards in studio operations but also for bringing in new business and developing long-term client relationships. If you're enthusiastic about working across studio, live, and filming environments - and you have the network and skills to match - then we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day operations of the rehearsal and recording studios
• Build and maintain strong relationships with rehearsal and recording clients
• Proactively generate new business through your existing industry contacts and new outreach
• Manage bookings for the studio's occasional use as a filming location
• Engineer recording sessions as needed (paid additionally to base salary)
• Provide technical support for backline, playback systems, and live recordings
• Assist or lead on-site live projects as part of the wider team
• Promote the studio services with strategic and creative marketing ideas
• Ensure equipment and facilities are well maintained and studio-ready

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience working in studio environments with a track record of successful projects
• Operational knowledge of:
  • Analogue consoles
  • AVB and other soundcards
  • A variety of microphones and miking techniques
  • Logic Pro and ProTools
  • Waves and other VST plugins
• Examples of work produced/mixed/mastered, with a breakdown of tools and techniques used
• Experience with live sound and a solid knowledge of backline and playback setups
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to attract new clients and grow studio usage
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends for sessions or off-site projects when needed

Desirable Attributes

• Enthusiastic about contributing to both the studio and live events sides of the business
• Commercially minded with ideas to grow the studio's presence and client base
• Open to commission-based earnings tied to business development success
• Comfortable commuting reliably to the studio location

Additional Information

This is not just a studio engineering role; it's a hybrid position requiring creativity, business insight, and technical ability. While managing the recording studio is a key aspect, the rehearsal space is the core revenue stream and requires someone who understands its strategic importance to the wider business.