Studio Manager

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Studio Manager

Newcastle-upon Tyne

Were an award-winning young studio who create bespoke furniture and sculptural artwork from our workshop near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, exporting throughout the world. Were deeply passionate about the industrial heritage of our region, which plays a key role in inspiring what we do.

Our closely-knit team of designers, craftsmen and metalworkers are looking for a talented Studio Manager to help keep us in order. We need an organiser, an admin wizard, someone with fantastic people skills who can help run a tight ship.

Although this is not a design role, having an interest is a big advantage. Experience in administrative or studio management roles is preferable, but first and foremost were looking for a candidate with the right attitude, who shares our passion for working hard towards exciting goals.

This role offers a real opportunity to evolve and grow within a young company, both in responsibility and salary. Were looking for someone who is determined and hard-working, and in return we can offer the chance to become a key player in a quickly-growing design brand.

Our staff are our most valued assets and our top priority. We always strive to create an exciting, inspiring workplace full of highly talented people. Our team are as much friends and colleagues, and we hope youll engage with us socially as well as professionally.

Initially well need you to do the following, although the role can evolve with your own ambitions...

- Liaising with our clients

- Responding to enquiries, both by phone and by email

- Managing our online sales platforms

- Logistical support and planning of collections, exports and deliveries

- Ordering from and making payments to our suppliers

- Book-keeping (Xero experience useful)

- Providing general admin assistance to our team

- Acting as our key HR contact for team members

- Planning our social events

Essential skills and traits to have...

- Impeccable written and spoken English

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- An ability to act effectively under pressure

- Highly organised

- Passionate about your work

- Proactive attitude

- Highly confident in communicating both in person and digitally

- An interest in designing & making

- Understanding of business administration and book-keeping

- Experience in using word-processing and spreadsheet software

- Driving licence

Usual working hours are 8am-5pm, with a 3pm on Friday finish. There will be some circumstances where overtime is required.