At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop the Practice Standards Team while ensuring high-quality standards.
- Company: Join a long-established architectural practice with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, remote work options, and regular social events.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with a commitment to sustainability and well-being.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a leading practice and collaborate with senior leadership.
- Qualifications: Experience in team management and knowledge of Integrated Management Systems required.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
Location: Kettering
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE
Shifts: Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm
We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, and highly organised Office Standards Manager to join a long-established and nationally recognised architectural practice. Working as part of the Shared Services Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the business while ensuring the highest standards of quality, environmental management, and health & safety are maintained across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, support multiple business functions, and contribute to the continued growth and success of a practice operating across seven national offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and develop the Practice Standards Team.
- Mentor and support both the bid and marketing teams.
- Oversee the Integrated Management System, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance.
- Coordinate and facilitate annual Integrated Management System reviews.
- Organise and contribute to both internal and external audits.
- Manage supplier approvals and pre-qualification questionnaires.
- Review, update and maintain quality documentation and standard practice templates.
- Administer and maintain the Practice Intranet using Microsoft SharePoint.
- Manage certification renewals including RIBA accreditations.
- Track, manage and report on social value contributions across the business.
What We're Looking For
You will be a positive and influential leader with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and be passionate about maintaining high standards across business operations. Requirements include:
- Previous experience leading and managing teams of a similar size and scale.
- Strong knowledge of Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
- Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Occupational Health & Safety standards.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Educated to Level 3 (A Levels or equivalent).
Nice to Have
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft SharePoint.
- Experience managing ISO accreditations and compliance frameworks.
- Previous experience within professional services, architecture, engineering, or consultancy environments.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Opportunity to work with one of the UK's longest-established architectural practices.
- Diverse and exciting project portfolio across multiple sectors.
- Direct collaboration with senior leadership and business partners.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development.
- Agile working hours and an established remote working policy.
- Practice-led rewards and recognition programme.
- Regular social events and a friendly, inclusive working environment.
- Investors in People Gold accredited employer committed to sustainability, health and wellbeing.
Apply now or get in touch for more information.
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