At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior team and ensure smooth daily operations in a creative studio.
- Company: Reputable international architecture and design practice with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those looking to balance work with studies while gaining valuable experience.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and make a real impact in a vibrant studio setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in PA or office coordination, strong organisational skills, and great communication.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
A well-established, international architecture and design practice is looking for a PA / Office Coordinator to join its Manchester studio on a part-time basis. This is a varied role supporting the senior team and helping to coordinate the smooth day-to-day running of the studio. The practice has a long-standing presence in the UK and a strong reputation across the architecture and design sector, with a collaborative team working across a diverse portfolio of UK and international projects.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, personable and proactive, with the confidence to work across both PA and general office coordination responsibilities. The role is ideally structured across five shorter days, totalling approximately 25–30 hours per week, although there is some flexibility around the exact working pattern.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide PA and administrative support to senior members of the Manchester studio
- Manage diaries, meetings and appointments
- Coordinate meetings, travel and occasional events
- Prepare correspondence, documents and presentations
- Manage general office administration and day-to-day enquiries
- Help ensure the smooth running of the studio and office environment
- Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and external contacts
- Assist with invoices, expenses and general financial administration
- Coordinate office supplies, facilities and suppliers
- Support with internal meetings and team activities
- Assist the wider business with ad hoc administrative tasks as required
Skills Experience
- Previous experience in a PA, Office Coordinator, Studio Coordinator or similar role
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Confident communicating with people at all levels, both internally and externally
- Proactive and able to work independently, taking ownership of tasks
- Professional, approachable and personable
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Previous experience within architecture, design, property or another professional/creative environment would be advantageous
- A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to support across the wider studio when required
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