Office Manager

We have an opportunity for an exceptionally organised and experienced Office Manager and Administrator based in our Glasgow city centre studio.

You will have responsibility for the office management of our Glasgow and Edinburgh studios and for leading our administration team. This role requires the individual to be principally office based. You will report directly to the Studio Principals.

Your duties will include:

· Supporting the business leadership in managing the day-to-day functions of a working studio.

· Managing and organising the maintenance and upkeep of studio facilities

· Managing the studio administration team

· Complying with relevant statutory regulations (e.g. health and safety procedures)

· Complying with relevant Quality Assurance processes, including taking part in audits.

· Managing the procurement of studio supplies and essential services (e.g. utilities) and assisting in the management of studio budgets.

· Attending and contributing to practice-wide Office Management meetings

· Managing and maintaining contractor relationships (e.g. refuse collection, cleaners)

· Assisting in the organisation and management of studio events and meetings

· Knowledge of HR would be advantageous.

About you

You will be self-motivated and competent at managing your own workload. You must be above all highly systematic, but also unflappable, patient and flexible; assertive yet diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills and persistence. You will have strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task. You will be able to communicate on a highly professional level with client team members, will have an excellent standard of written and spoken English and a ‘can do’ attitude along with meticulous attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a necessity.

Previous experience of office management and office administration in a high-pressure environment would be preferred.

About us

BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, engineers and designers working together to create outstanding 'places for people'.

Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India, Singapore and Canada. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors and has over 1000 awards for design quality.

In 2016 BDP joined forces with the Japanese engineering consultancy Nippon Koei, providing us with further opportunities in the developing regions of South East Asia, Africa and South America.

BDP offers

The role is challenging and exciting and will provide an excellent opportunity for personal development as well as an attractive remuneration package which includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, profit share and a great working environment.

To apply

To apply for this role, please follow the link below to apply via our website:

https://careers.bdp.com/office-manager/1387/viewdetails

Click on the 'Apply' button below and complete the online application form. Please attach a covering letter plus a current CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the position. Please include an indication of your expected salary with your application.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy. (This specific role requires the individual to be mostly office based. However, flexible working may be an option in the future)

BDP is an equal opportunity employer.

No agencies or third party applications will be accepted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person