Studio Manager - Architecture, Design or Construction experience required
Location: Oxford
Type: 12 month fixed term role
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) + excellent benefits package
Start date: ASAP – ideally August or start of September
Join a leading employee-owned architectural and design consultancy where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of two busy regional studios. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll drive operational excellence, support project delivery, lead administrative teams, and help create an engaging, high-performing studio environment.
For the Studio Manager role, we're looking for candidates with experience in Office/ Studio management in a construction, design or architectural environment!
Key Responsibilities for the Studio Manager:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of two regional studios, ensuring efficient processes, communication, and collaboration.
- Support Project Leads with project delivery, financial reporting and budgeting
- Coordinate project reporting, resource planning, financial data, and operational performance with regional leadership.
- Manage and develop studio administration teams, supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement.
- Oversee studio facilities, administration, compliance, health & safety, and business support activities.
Requirements of the Studio Manager:
- Previous experience in a studio, operations, or regional management role within an architectural, design, or professional services environment.
- Proven people management experience with strong organisational, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with project management systems (such as CMap) and Microsoft Office, with confidence interpreting financial and project data.
Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.
If you do not hear back from us within 5 days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit the website for other opportunities.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
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Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in Office/ Studio management in a construction, design or architectural firm?
Work Location: In person
