We are seeking a Studio and Facilities Coordinator to support the daily operations of our 75-person architectural studio. This position is facilities focussed and will work directly with the Head of Operations, Front of House Coordinator, and Housekeeper to ensure that the studio remains organised and set up for efficient working and our established hospitality-focused culture is maintained. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, proactive and agile professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced and creative environment.
Studio & Facilities
- Act as an internal ambassador for how we use our LPS ‘house’ and promote a culture of collaboration and respectful use of the office spaces
- Conduct AM/PM walkarounds and studio opening/closing as required responding proactively to any facilities issues
- Own PPM and compliance schedule, maintain asset registers and records
- Coordinate planned/reactive maintenance and contractors, permits and RAMS
- Monitor storage, sample library, modelshop and library organisation
- Conduct stock takes and ordering of facilities supplies
- Support studio improvements and minor moves/changes
- Administer the studio access control system and undertake keyholder and new starter inductions
- Liaise with Subtenants on facilities related matters
Health & Safety
- Conduct weekly alarm testing, statutory checks and maintain logs
- Support H&S committee with minute taking and action tracking
- Assist with risk assessments and emergency drills
- Restock first aid equipment
- Champion safe working, manual handling, and sustainability practices
Front of House & Operational Cover
- Cover and support the FOH Office Coordinator when absent or away from the Front Desk
- Provide support for other operational roles during periods of absence or leave
- Support the planning and preparation of studio breakfasts, lunches and all staff events and trips
Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to take responsibility, multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Experience in a facilities/operations or studio coordination role (creative/architecture environment a plus)
- Confident with supplier/contractor coordination and basic compliance/PPM
Desirable
- Comfortable undertaking basic handy-tasks
- IOSH Managing Safely or other H&S qualifications
- Fire Warden, First Aid at Work
Our studio offers a dynamic and creative environment, supported by a talented and dedicated team of 75 staff members who are committed to environmental and social sustainability.
In addition to a stimulating work culture, we provide a range of employee benefits, including private health insurance, a cycle-to-work scheme, a cash health plan, employer pension contributions, an employee assistance plan, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
David Chipperfield Architects is an international architecture studio founded in London in 1985. The practice has developed a strong reputation for the quality of its work, with a diverse portfolio that includes celebrated cultural, residential, educational, commercial, and civic projects. Comprising five independent offices in London, Berlin, Milan, Shanghai and Santiago de Compostela, each one is embedded in its local context while united globally by common architectural ambitions. The practice’s approach is grounded in a concern for the social and environmental sustainability of the built environment and its role in our collective quality of life.
