Office Manager

About the Opportunity

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We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised, award-winning architecture and design practice with a strong London studio presence. Known for delivering iconic, people-centred environments across healthcare, sports, science and corporate sectors, this is a firm where design excellence meets genuine human values.

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This is a rare chance to join a creative, high-performing team in a beautifully located London studio. They are looking for an exceptional Office Manager — someone who brings energy, positivity and a genuine "nothing is too much trouble" attitude to everything they do.

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If you thrive in a collaborative environment, love keeping things running seamlessly, and want to be a valued part of a world-class design practice — we would love to hear from you.

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The Role

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Reporting to the Office Director, the Office Manager is the operational heartbeat of the studio. You will oversee a wide range of administrative and office management responsibilities, ensuring the team can focus on their creative and technical work with full support behind them.

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Your key focus areas will include:

• Diary management and scheduling for senior leadership staff
• Travel booking, coordination and expense report management
• Planning and delivering internal events — including summer and Christmas parties, studio talks and external events
• Supporting the onboarding process for new hires and office administration
• Overseeing office facilities, supplies, vendors, building management and health &safety

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What We're Looking For

• Proven office management or senior administrative experience
• Proficiency across the full MS Office Suite — Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Excellent diary and travel management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact at all levels
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset — you anticipate needs before they arise
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities at pace
• A genuinely positive, team-first attitude — no task is beneath you
• First Aid and/or Fire Marshall trained (desirable)
• Degree-level education preferred

Package & Benefits

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This role offers a competitive salary alongside an impressive benefits package:

• 4x annual salary Death in Service benefit
• Pension via salary sacrifice scheme
• BUPA Private Medical and Dental Insurance
• Income Protection Policy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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You will also benefit from a strong support structure within a globally networked firm, working alongside talented and passionate people in a well-resourced, design-led environment.

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Working Pattern

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This is a full-time, fully office-based role at the firm's London studio, located in the heart of the West End. The successful candidate will be a consistent, visible and energising presence in the studio — five days a week.

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