We are seeking a proactive, commercially aware and highly organised Senior Team Coordinator to join the Regional Support Team, providing dedicated support to our Canterbury studio.
Working closely with the Business Unit Leadership and Operations Principal, this role is central to ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Canterbury studio. Combining operational coordination with hands-on administrative support, the Senior Team Coordinator will oversee office management and facilities, coordinate project governance activities, support commercial processes and provide practical assistance wherever it is needed.
The successful candidate will be a confident self-starter who builds strong relationships, identifies opportunities to improve ways of working and takes ownership of initiatives that enhance the way the studio operates. Comfortable switching between operational coordination and day-to-day administration, they will help maintain high standards, drive consistency and enable the Business Unit Leadership and project teams to focus on delivering excellent outcomes for clients.
Candidates should be highly organised, adaptable and solutions-focused, with good commercial awareness, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to work independently while building positive relationships across the studio and wider practice. They will be comfortable making decisions, taking ownership of priorities and working with minimal supervision, recognising when to seek guidance and when to act independently.
This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys making a tangible difference to how a busy studio operates and takes pride in creating an organised, efficient and collaborative working environment.
Purcell is an award-winning employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 350 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Proudly ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year.
Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.
It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.
Our benefits package includes
- Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
- Annual leave increasing with long service
- Life assurance
- Study sponsorship with paid study leave
- Sabbaticals
- Employee assistance programme
- Season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Virtual GP service
- Subscription fees
- Company day out
- A volunteering scheme
- Enhanced learning & development opportunities.
Your key responsibilities will be as below, but not limited to:
Studio Operations & Office Management
- Act as the operational hub for the Canterbury studio, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office and creating a professional, organised and welcoming environment.
- Work closely with the Business Unit Leadership and Operations Principal to coordinate studio priorities and support the effective operation of the studio.
- Take ownership of office management, facilities, onboarding, workspace planning and local operational matters, working with central support teams where required.
Project Governance & Commercial Support
- Coordinate regular project reviews with Project Managers and Business Unit Leadership, ensuring actions are captured and followed through.
- Support Project Managers in maintaining accurate project information within CMap, including programme, resourcing and financial data.
- Promote consistency and compliance across project administration, proactively identifying issues and supporting their resolution.
- Assist with project financial management, including tracking, invoicing preparation and commercial reporting.
Business Support & Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency and ways of working across the studio.
- Coordinate activities across the studio and wider practice, building strong relationships to ensure priorities are delivered and issues are resolved efficiently.
- Act as a trusted point of contact for operational and administrative queries, taking ownership through to resolution wherever possible.
Project Administration & Information Management
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation, ensuring information is organised, accessible and compliant with practice standards.
- Coordinate document management within Common Data Environments (CDEs), maintaining document control, version control and filing protocols.
- Prepare project documentation, reports, presentations and submissions as required.
Leadership & Administrative Support
- Coordinate diaries, meetings and actions for the Business Unit Leadership and Operations Principal.
- Prepare agendas, meeting papers, minutes and follow-up actions.
- Provide flexible administrative support, including travel arrangements, expenses and responding proactively to changing business needs.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a senior coordination, business support, studio management or project administration role.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to take ownership and drive activities forward.
- Good commercial awareness and an understanding of project financial processes.
- Experience coordinating projects, meetings or business activities involving multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to influence, challenge constructively and build credibility.
- Ability to make informed decisions, prioritise effectively and work independently while knowing when to seek support.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CMap (or similar project management software).
- Experience of document management systems such as Atvero, Aconex, CEMAR or equivalent.
- Experience within architecture, engineering, construction or another professional services environment would be advantageous.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality, consistency and continuous improvement.
- Enjoys building collaborative relationships and takes pride in creating an organised, efficient and welcoming working environment.
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay.
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you’re enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.
When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name — we don’t require full or birth names at this stage.
We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please include them in your application, and someone from the people team will reach out to discuss your requirements.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.
As world leaders of Heritage and Conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.
