Head of Studio Operations (Architecture)

The role will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure the studio and its projects run seamlessly. You will provide strategic, commercial and financial oversight, ensuring the studio and its projects are running at an optimal level. Our client is looking for a positive, motivational leader who thrives on bringing out the best in others. In this role, you’ll inspire and foster a supportive and high-energy environment where collaboration, accountability, and results go hand in hand. Your ability to lead with confidence and clarity will be key to driving performance and achieving shared success.

• Manage recruitment and staffing levels to ensure the studio is operating at optimum capacity
• Provide reporting, commentary, and key performance metrics of the studio for review with the senior leadership team
• Support the wider leadership team with input on the growth and development of the studio, including identifying commercial and business development opportunities, and contributing to bids and submissions
• Ensure the studio is statutory and regulatory compliant
• Oversee the financial health of the studio and provide insight to the leadership team on overall performance
• Attend relevant industry events
• Work collaboratively with the leadership team to implement strategic and commercial goals for the business
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the studio, ensuring efficiency across the board
• Manage studio budgets, including project finances (forecasting, resource utilisation, etc.)
• Along with the team leaders, oversee staff development and training, ensuring engagement and motivation are upheld

This is a varied and pivotal role within the company. The ideal candidate will have experience in architecture, construction or the built environment, along with strong proficiency in operational management and strategic development.

• Strong problem solver and resourceful
• Able to devise and implement effective processes and procedures
• Positive and motivational, with the ability to drive a team to success
• Strategic and commercially minded
• Strong business and financial acumen, with budgeting and forecasting experience on projects
• Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Previous experience leading a mid-sized team within architecture, design, or the built environment

Our client offers enhanced benefits such as hybrid working, life assurance, a focus on employee wellbeing and development, and more!