Job Description
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.\n\nYou 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.\n\nYour duties will include:\n\n * Management of the IT cloud-based system and providing support for basic IT needs\n\n * Management of all insurance policy requirements and software policies\n\n * Management of the importing and exporting of goods, handling deliveries, organising staff vehicles and booking overseas travel\n\n * Providing PA support, practice systems, including timesheets, templates, work scheduling, checklists, and protocols, and maintaining databases\n\n * 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\n\n * Supporting general HSE compliance; risk assessments, first aid supplies, fire & first aid safety procedures etc.\n\n * Management of small item leases and office stock purchasing\n\n * Christmas party planning and other general events\n\nSkills and Experience needed from the Studio Manager:\n\n * Previous experience in a similar role\n\n * Ability to work under pressure with excellent record keeping and communication skills\n\n * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, technical and experience with basic IT support\n\n * Self-starter with the ability to manage own workload\n\n * Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work as part of a team as well as individually\n\n * Trustworthy and reliable\n\n * An interest in interior design a plus\n\nCompany Benefits:\n\n * Attractive negotiable salary which can be discussed with recruiter before proceeding\n\n * 23 days holidays + bank holidays\n\n * Enhanced pension scheme after 2 years\n\n * Friday drinks at the office bar and fresh fruit weekly\n\n * Regular work social events\n\n * End of year bonus