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Studio Manager

  • Company: Joe Perkins Design
  • Location: Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove, East Sussex Full-time (part-time considered but would need to be spread over 4 days) From £30,000, dependent on experience

Joe Perkins Design is an award-winning landscape design practice creating beautiful, sustainable landscapes across the UK and internationally. We work on residential gardens, public realm projects, and show gardens, combining strong design concepts with ecological sensitivity and regenerative principles.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Studio Manager to oversee studio operations, coordinate projects, and support our growing team. This is a key role at the heart of the practice, ensuring systems run smoothly and projects are delivered efficiently.

The Role
You will be responsible for:

  • Project & Client Coordination
  • Responding to new enquiries and supporting client communications
  • Managing and maintaining the CRM system
  • Setting up and maintaining project folders and Google Workspace systems
  • Coordinating project workflows, deadlines, and team resourcing
  • Supporting plant and product procurement (Stage 5)
  • Providing ad hoc project coordination and team support

Studio Operations

  • Managing diaries, team calendars, travel, and timesheets (Clockify)
  • Overseeing professional and business insurances
  • Maintaining filing systems and refining internal processes
  • Managing office supplies, software subscriptions, and IT systems

HR & Team Support

  • Managing holiday tracking and day-to-day HR administration
  • Supporting recruitment and onboarding
  • Coordinating staff training, appraisals, and team events
  • Reviewing and updating policies and staff documentation

About You

  • 5+ years’ experience in studio, office, or operations management (ideally in a creative environment)
  • Strong organisational and project coordination skills
  • Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal English
  • Proficient in Google Workspace, MS Office, and Mac systems
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
  • Interest in design, landscape, or sustainability a plus

This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative, collaborative studio where design excellence and environmental responsibility sit at the core of everything we do.

 

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