J&L Gibbons are looking for a part-time studio manager to join
the team.
J&L Gibbons is a multi-award winning Landscape Architecture studio,
established 39 years ago and based in Islington. We’re a close-knit, passionate
team of designers with an exciting range of projects across the UK and
internationally. Design with nature underpins our approach, with a reputation for delivering high
quality, site-specific landscapes. We thrive on collaboration, design
excellence and fostering a friendly and social, supportive studio culture. We offer
a competitive salary, pension scheme, opportunities to participate in our
research projects and access to professional subscriptions. We also have a studio dog called Gin.
Current projects include a number of high-profile public works,
for world leading institutions such as the British Library, Natural History
Museum, Girton College, the Horniman Museum and Gardens, Maggie’s and Imperial
College.
We are looking for a motivated, organised and
design-orientated studio manager with 2-3 years post-graduate experience. In
this part-time role, 2 days per week, you’ll have flexible studio-based hours.
You’ll be managing the day-to-day running of the studio and playing a key role
in shaping and executing our marketing strategy. Enthusiasm and self-direction
are key, with a willingness to engage collaboratively with the studio team, colleagues
and our clients.
J&L Gibbons is
an equal opportunity employer.
How to apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience
and why you’d be a great fit for this role to info@jlg-london.com
Applicants must have permanent working rights in the UK.
Applications close on Friday 23rd May 2025.
We are looking for someone to start from early June, initially working
alongside our current Studio Manager in a training/handover period until the
end of July.
Duties:
- Facilitate and manage the daily running of the studio
- Perform general office tasks, including ordering supplies and managing inventory/subscriptions
- Liaise with IT support
- Monitor project budgets, resourcing and timesheets to ensure efficient studio operations
- HR duties and assist in staff training
- Manage expenses, invoicing and payments, including salaries, tax and VAT accounts
- Monitor cashflow and interface with the studio accountants and Partners
- Produce and manage monthly studio forecast reports
- Manage offsite storage archive – based in Highbury
- Organise staff lunches and social activities
- Assist in writing and editing project tender documents
- Support in studio social media and website updates
- Carry out periodic review of studio policy documents
Requirements:
We’re looking for someone with a background in creative industries who’s eager to bring their organisational and creative skills to our team and help shape the studio. We would like you to have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience relevant to the role
- 3+ years of experience in a studio management role or similar
- Strong organisational skills and self-motivation
- An enthusiastic problem-solving approach with a desire to shape studio growth and efficiency
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Exceptional coordination and time management skills
- Experience of landscape architectural or architectural practice would be advantageous but not required
- Proficiency with Xero or similar accounting platforms, Mac and Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Adobe InDesign or a willingness to learn
- Working knowledge of social media
What we offer:
- A supportive and friendly studio culture
- Staff Birthday lunches and studio socials
- Flexibility and understanding for working parents
- A central studio location with great transport links
- Close relationship to the park - Highbury Fields and local amenities on Upper Street
- Facilitate and manage the daily running of the studio
- Perform general office tasks, including ordering supplies and managing inventory/subscriptions
- Liaise with IT support
- Monitor project budgets, resourcing and timesheets to ensure efficient studio operations
- HR duties and assist in staff training
- Manage expenses, invoicing and payments, including salaries, tax and VAT accounts
- Monitor cashflow and interface with the studio accountants and Partners
- Produce and manage monthly studio forecast reports
- Manage offsite storage archive – based in Highbury
- Organise staff lunches and social activities
- Assist in writing and editing project tender documents
- Support in studio social media and website updates
- Carry out periodic review of studio policy documents
Requirements:
We’re looking for someone with a background in creative industries who’s eager to bring their organisational and creative skills to our team and help shape the studio. We would like you to have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience relevant to the role
- 3+ years of experience in a studio management role or similar
- Strong organisational skills and self-motivation
- An enthusiastic problem-solving approach with a desire to shape studio growth and efficiency
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Exceptional coordination and time management skills
- Experience of landscape architectural or architectural practice would be advantageous but not required
- Proficiency with Xero or similar accounting platforms, Mac and Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Adobe InDesign or a willingness to learn
- Working knowledge of social media
What we offer:
- A supportive and friendly studio culture
- Staff Birthday lunches and studio socials
- Flexibility and understanding for working parents
- A central studio location with great transport links
- Close relationship to the park - Highbury Fields and local amenities on Upper Street