Practice Manager

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.

Role Overview

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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