Studio Manager & PA

About The Role:

The Crowd are partnering with a highly regarded boutique real estate design and development studio that are seeking a highly organised and proactive Studio Manager & PA to join their London office on a permanent basis.

The studio operates across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, working closely with external partners, family offices, architects and tenants to deliver thoughtfully designed schemes across the UK and internationally. In this role, you will provide studio management support to a team of circa 20, taking responsibility for office operations, stock ordering, finance administration, vendor management, event coordination and more. Alongside this, you will deliver dedicated PA support to two Partners, managing diaries, travel and broader executive administration.

With an expanding portfolio and growing studio, this is an excellent opportunity for someone ambitious and eager to develop their career alongside a talented and driven team. The business is collaborative, social and supportive, offering enhanced annual leave, flexi hours, private medical insurance, annual team trips, weekly team lunches and more. Please note this role is fully officed based.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex diaries for two partners, coordinating meetings efficiently and resolving scheduling conflicts

• Organise international travel, including flights, accommodation, transfers and itineraries

• Prepare meeting materials and ensure both partners are well briefed and punctual

• Oversee the day-to-day running of a small and growing office

• Maintain a professional, clean and welcoming studio environment

• Manage suppliers, utilities, service providers, cleaning and maintenance contracts

• Coordinate post, deliveries, couriers and front-of-house responsibilities

• Provide bookkeeping support, reconciling payments and maintaining accurate records

• Assist with team initiatives and company events, including quarterly socials and celebrations

Key Skills/Requirements:

• 3-5 years' experience in a Office Manager / Personal Assistant role

• Exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail

• Proactive, resourceful and able to anticipate needs

• Comfortable managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced setting

• Grounded and hands-on, with equal care given to strategic coordination and practical tasks

• Discreet and professional in handling confidential matters

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Windows environment)

• Experience with bookkeeping software such as Xero or QuickBooks advantageous

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