Studio Manager

Pearson Lloyd 

Studio manager

Pearson Lloyd is looking for a Studio Manager to join its vibrant studio in Hackney, East London.

Pearson Lloyd, Dezeen Designers of the Year 2023, is a product, furniture, and innovation design studio. Led by founders Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd, for 27 years, the agency has designed products, systems and environments for the home, workplace, transport, and healthcare sectors. 

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Studio Manager to support the studio. This is a dynamic role, for an energetic, organised, and motivated individual. Good communication skills, a passion for design and a hands-on approach are essential. The role is a wide ranging one, which will include:

• General operational administration of the business activities and premises 
• Human Resources  
• Supporting the bookkeeper and accountancy team 
• Managing the Yorkton Workshops gallery and events space 
• Supporting the Communications and Marketing team 
• Supporting new business activities  
• Supporting the design team 
• Supporting the directors 
• General administration
• Provide administrative support to the directors including diary management, travel and communications
• Act as the first point of contact for the studio to all visitors, clients, and deliveries
• Manage all operational matters relating to studio premises, equipment and supplies and the day-to-day functioning and presentation of the studio 
• Assist the directors with human resourcing, including staff recruitment and leavers, inductions for new staff, managing personnel records, annual leave, absence, and annual reviews
• Arrange staff socials including studio lunches, the summer and christmas parties

Finance 

• Complete client invoicing, staff and project expenses and other financial tasks
• Supporting PL bookkeeper and external accountants HW Fisher with Payroll, VAT returns, and HMRC matters
• Make purchases and payments on behalf of staff and clients 

New Business  

• Administrative support all new business activities to develop bids and presentations  

Marketing & Communications 

• Manage the sales, bookings and marketing of Yorkton Workshops, Pearson Lloyd’s studio space, which includes a gallery & event’s space, meeting rooms and location for hire.  
• Manage awards submissions and newsletters. 
• Organise Pearson Lloyd’s events including exhibitions, client meetings and presentations

Required skills: 

• Excellent command of the written and verbal English language, with exceptional communication skills and telephone manner 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills – able to work independently with a proactive attitude 
• Basic financial literacy with an ability to manage budgets, project codes & client invoicing. Experience with QuickBooks is desirable. 
• Microsoft Office Suite including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel 
• Good knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop 
• Experience or interest in working in a creative environment 
• Valid UK work permit

The role is full time on site in East London.

Salary range £30,000 – 40,000

Qualifications: 

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role required 
• Preferably educated to bachelor’s degree level but not compulsory