Studio Manager / Office Manager

Smartsearch Recruitment

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 12 days

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

£35 - £40 per hour

Full Time

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Studio Manager / Office Manager | Full-time, Permanent | £35-40k + 33 days holiday and excellent benefits | Location: Manchester city centre

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Studio Manager / Office Manager to join a leading Architect practice based in Manchester City Centre. The Studio Manager is central to the seamless running of the practice, ensuring that the team (80+ employees), clients, and visitors experience an environment that encourages creativity and excellence. This is a generalist role where you’ll oversee all aspects of studio operations, from day-to-day office management, to ensuring compliance with industry standards, including ISO 9001 & 14001, Planet Mark, and B Corp certification.

With a proactive mindset and a collaborative spirit, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a positive and inspiring workplace culture.

Key responsibilities:

Studio & Office Management
Compliance, Health & Safety, and Risk Management
Training, CPD & Professional Development coordination
Policy & Procedure Management
Team and HR support
Communication and collaboration

About you

Experienced in a Studio Manager or Office Manager role, ideally within an architectural or creative environment, though not essential.
Knowledgeable about ISO 9001, 14001, GDPR, and health & safety regulations.
Skilled in CPD / training coordination, compliance management, and operational efficiency.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
A proactive problem-solver with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in sustainability, CSR initiatives and an understanding of architectural workflows would be desirable but is not essential.

Benefits: Workplace pension with employer contributions and optional salary sacrifice scheme |33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays) with full closure over the Christmas period | Employee Assistance Programme | Annual staff trip with travel and accommodation paid by the business | Free annual flu vaccinations | Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave | Enhanced sick pay scheme | Wellbeing initiatives and mental health first aiders | Cycle to work scheme | Inclusive social calendar

Please apply attaching your CV.

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