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Vacancy Studio Manager in Architecture Practice
Employer Levitt Bernstein
Vacancy type Permanent paid job
Reference number Stu9717
Form of employment Part Time
Salary / Rate £40 - 42,000 (pro-rata)
Hours 25.00
Published 04/06/2025
Closing date 01/07/2025

Description

Levitt Bernstein is an award winning, design-led architectural practice of 110 people with offices in London and Manchester, working on a broad range of projects across housing, arts, education, health and commercial sectors. Many of our staff are involved in the industry more widely, contributing to debates, undertaking research, speaking at events and writing articles. Levitt Bernstein is a well-established, highly regarded and dynamic place to work. Our stimulating studio culture also includes regular socials, wellbeing activities, outreach opportunities and parties.

We are looking for a confident and proactive Studio Manager to support the smooth running and effective management of the Practice as well as management of the front of house team.

It is a wide-ranging role, including facilities management of both studios, health and safety, overseeing front of house, support to the senior management team, as well as other Practice wide duties. Occasional travel to our Manchester studio will be required.

The role is studio based, in our London studio. We are looking for candidates who would like to work part time hours, five days a week (a minimum of 5 hours per day).

Duties

 Facilities
  • Oversee management of front of house and reception
  • Manage maintenance contracts for all services, ensuring planned maintenance and ad hoc repairs are carried out as required
  • Oversee utilities contracts
  • Maintain fire and security contracts and procedures including fire alarm test, drills, fire wardens and security access, CCTV
  • Assist with health and safety in the London and Manchester studios including overseeing first aiders and first aid box supplies
  • Review general risk and fire risk assessments for London and Manchester with H&S Director 
  • Coordinate with IT support and organise internal moves and relocations
  • Manage the Studio Assistant and Receptionist in London and Studio Coordinator in Manchester
  • Manage suppliers (e.g. cleaners, stationery, coffee, recycling etc.)
  • Ensure premises defects are dealt with promptly
  • Oversee studio recycling
  • Oversee the facilities and H&S in the workplace induction process
  • Coordinate with HR manager to conduct workstation assessments
  • Prepare and manage all facilities requirements for the audits
  • Prepare and manage facilities budget
  • Assist Technical Coordinator with PPE supplies.
Management of the Practice, to include:
  • Organise, manage and report at the weekly staff forum
  • Coordination of Business Continuity Plan
  • Assist with quality management systems, audits and procedures
  • Proofread, format and issue documents
  • Organise internal and external meetings
  • Other adhoc duties, as may be reasonably required.

Essential criteria

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Experience of managing a small team is required
  • A creative background is desirable

How to apply

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Documents

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