Designed Search

Office Manager

Designed Search  •  Chichester, GB (Hybrid)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

An opportunity for an experienced Practice Manager/Office Manager has become available within a busy Architecture firm in the Chichester area. This is a unique opportunity to join this friendly firm in an integral role to the practice where you will be a senior in the office team in a multi faceted role, which will see you leading coordination elements of the day to day running of the practice.

This established architectural practice in Chichester is seeking an organised and proactive Practice Manager. You will oversee daily business operations whilst managing studio administration.
Key Responsibilities
Studio & Operations Management
  • Maintain a welcoming, efficient, and inspiring studio environment.
  • This is a key role for the running of this practice providing support to another office also.
  • This is a people focused operation support role offering broad support across the business.
  • As a senior in the team you will be working with the rest of the inhouse administration, financial and support staff.
  • You will be supporting the practice Directors and senior leadership team in the day to day operations of the practice
  • Manage facilities, utilities, software licenses.
  • Order office supplies, manage subscriptions, and oversee equipment maintenance.
  • Maintaining records, standard documentation, framework information and practice systems.
  • Keeping records and files
HR & Team Support
  • Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and annual leave tracking.
  • Help maintain employee records, contracts, and training logs.
  • Assist with Health & Safety compliance and office policies.
  • Organise team events, client hospitality, and industry networking diaries.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience as an Office Manager, Practice Manager, or Operations Coordinator.
  • Prior experience working within the architecture, design, or construction sectors is highly desirable.
  • Exceptional communication skills with a polished, professional phone and email manner.
  • High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A collaborative, creative, and supportive studio culture in historic Chichester.

The successful individual can expect a competitive salary DOE and great benefits including flexible hours and potential for hybrid working.

Please do not delay in applying with your CV and portfolio.

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About Designed Search

Designed Search are recruitment and search specialists within the Architecture and Design field. As the name says we offer a service designed and curated to work best for you! Be it you're hiring for a position or you’re a professional seeking the right opportunity. We will listen and consult with you to find out what your needs are, offer advice, explain how we can best help and then put this into action.

As the founder of Designed Search, I am excited to put all my many ideas and experience to good use with the freedom to do things in the most effective and efficient way possible, with true flexibility to really help.

I first started specialising in the Architecture & Interior Design field 9 years ago back in 2014. I instantly loved the sector and I haven’t looked back since! Through Designed Search I will continue to specialise in this area and really focus within the UK regional market and sector specialisms in London, working with both SME’S to larger firms across all levels of roles within the Architectural & Design profession.

Over the years I have enjoyed learning and mixing up my experience, which spans across the London contract & permanent market for 4 years. The regional permanent Architecture & Interiors market for 6 years and most recently the US Architecture market. There is no better way to really help and be consultative than with the wider knowledge I’ve gained across these areas, so don't hesitate to pop me a call or an email on the details below:

coral@designed-search.com

07701079517

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
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Headquarters
Regional, GB
Year Founded
2023
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