Practice Manager

Description

Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of the day-to-day management of the studio, ensuring that people, processes, and operational systems run smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, and is motivated by building a well-supported, well-organised, and high-performing studio.

• Coordinate facilities, suppliers, insurance, contracts, and IT support, ensuring all systems and processes are up to date and effective
• Liaise with external finance teams on bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, and financial reporting while monitoring budgets and operational spend internally
• Support leadership with recruitment coordination, wellbeing initiatives, and broader culture-building activities
• Oversee day-to-day studio operations, ensuring the practice runs smoothly and remains a welcoming, well-supported environment
• Lead on compliance, health & safety, risk assessments, and operational policy updates
• Work closely with directors on strategic and operational initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and practice-wide workflow
• Manage HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, performance cycles, and maintaining accurate staff records
• Plan and deliver internal events, meetings, and studio socials, fostering a positive, collaborative culture

Requirements

We are working with a mid-sized, highly desirable, design-focused architectural studio that specialise in a variety of ground-breaking cultural projects internationally. They are now seeking a Practice Manager to play a pivotal role in the operational, HR, and organisational running of the practice.

• Collaborative, approachable, and calm under pressure
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable liaising with external finance providers; experience managing budgets or financial admin
• Previous experience in a practice / studio management, or an operations role within architecture, design, or the wider creative industries
• Confident across HR processes; CIPD advantageous but not essential
• A proactive, hands-on attitude with the ability to work independently
• Strong organisational, operational, and people management skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance