Adecco
Studio Manager
Location: Borough, London – fully office based
Hours: Full-time – 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Duration:12-month temp MAT cover
Hourly Pay Rate: £17 – £19 per hour
We're currently recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Studio Manager to join a design-led showroom space based in Borough (SE1) on a 12-month maternity cover.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a small, well-presented studio environment and play a key role in its day-to-day running. The position offers a high level of autonomy and would suit someone who enjoys a varied role combining administrative coordination with front-of-house responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the studio space
- Coordinating meeting room bookings and preparing spaces for visitors
- Handling incoming calls and responding to emails in a timely, professional manner
- Organising lunches, refreshments, and catering for meetings and client visits
- Supporting with the organisation and dispatch of product samples
- Light stock handling and organisation within the studio (not heavy manual labour)
- Welcoming a range of visitors including architects, designers, contractors, and sales teams
- Supporting external sales representatives who regularly use the space
- Maintaining a professional, well-presented studio environment at all times
About the Role
- This is a standalone position within a shared office environment, offering a high level of autonomy
- Footfall is steady but not high-volume
- Some quieter periods require initiative and self-motivation
- Regular communication with stakeholders via phone and email
- Occasional flexibility to assist with local errands or drop-offs
About You
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Professional, approachable, and confident dealing with a range of visitors
- Adaptable and happy to take a hands-on approach
- Previous experience in an administrative, studio coordination, office management or hospitality-based role
- Candidates from hospitality or customer-facing backgrounds are encouraged to apply
- Best suited to a junior to mid-level candidate looking for a varied, hands-on role
Team & Environment
- Small, collaborative London-based team
- Exposure to a wide range of professionals across architecture, design and construction
- Smart casual dress code
- Support available from the wider team, with regular on-site presence
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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