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:
o Analogue consoles
o AVB and other soundcards
o A variety of microphones and miking techniques
o Logic Pro and ProTools
o 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.
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