STOCKWOOL is an award-winning, progressive and innovative design-led practice working on a range of projects across London and the south east and we are looking for a talented, motivated and highly organised practice manager to support the management team for a minimum six month period to start in April.

Diplomacy, attention to detail, enthusiasm, initiative and the ability to manage a varied workload will all help you to succeed in this role which would be ideal for a confident and experienced multi-tasker with a background in an architectural, design or construction environment, great communication skills, a sound knowledge of English and grammar, and strong IT skills.

The role involves working closely with the partners to ensure that all administrative functions throughout the practice run smoothly. Duties will include:

day to day management of the admin team
responsibility for full HR function – ensuring contractual compliance with all legal requirements, advising the partners on policy and best practice
responsibility for finance function with support from a part-time bookkeeper
monthly reporting to the partners
preparation and issue of all sales invoices
maintaining purchase records, checking and authorising all purchase invoices
overseeing recruitment of architectural staff and overseeing and participating in recruitment of all admin staff
management of IT manager and overseeing IT function
management of QM system and audit schedule
input with bids, PQQ’s and marketing activity

The successful candidate will have:

at least five years experience in an architectural, design or construction environment
excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
a confident and cheerful can-do attitude and bags of common sense
a methodical approach to work and an eye for detail
a resourceful nature and efficient way of working
a proactive attitude to anticipate requirements and ensure deadlines are met and goals fulfilled
an organised and process driven approach
strong MS Office skills

Our forward thinking, collaborative team is located in a Grade II listed pump house close to Aldgate Station. We offer regular social events, as well as a generous salary (negotiable according to experience) and CPD allowance, which make our office a great place to work.

www.stockwool.co.uk

Please send your CV with a covering letter detailing your salary expectations to practicemanager@stockwool.co.uk