Description

Quinn Architects is a close-knit, friendly team based in Shoreditch with an exciting international portfolio of bespoke, high-end residential and mixed-use projects. We are looking for a Studio/Office Assistant, ideally with architecture or design-related education or experience, to provide administrative support within our thriving practice. This role will support the design team for a period of at least 9 months, covering the Studio Manager on maternity leave.

The ideal candidate should be eager to build experience and take on increasing responsibility, while also being willing to handle the essential tasks that support a busy practice. The role includes studio administration and marketing duties.

This is a part-time role, up to 3 days a week, based at our studio in Shoreditch.

Key Responsibilities:
This role requires flexibility and adaptability to support the ever-evolving needs of the studio. Below are some of the recurring responsibilities, with additional tasks to be assigned as they arise:
Act as the first point of contact for the studio
Oversee the smooth day-to-day operation of the design team
Perform general administrative tasks
Order office supplies and handle subsistence needs
Organise Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events
Prepare and edit documents
Maintain a tidy and presentable studio environment
Manage incoming and outgoing mail (internal and external)
File emails, invoices, and receipts
Collate office expenditure for accountants
Researching and editing content for social media channels

Essential Skills:
Proficiency in Excel/Numbers
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
Highly organised
Strong communication skills
Excellent written and spoken English
Proactive and logical approach to problem-solving
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workloads

Our studio is a friendly, collaborative environment where the team is encouraged to develop and grow. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of minority backgrounds, who are often underrepresented in the built environment.

Contract Details:
This is a 9-month minimum maternity cover position. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and will be based at our studio in Shoreditch.
To Apply:
Please send the following documents to recruitment@quinnuk.com with the subject line ‘Studio Assistant Application’:
Cover letter
CV (single page)

The application deadline is 20 December 2024. Successful candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis, with interviews expected to take place in January 2025. Early applications are encouraged.

Skills Required

Admin Support
Operational Admin
Bookkeeper
Adobe
Excel
Numbers
Studio Administration
Studio Assistance
Studio Co-ordination
Architectural