Regional Studio Manager - Maternity Cover

Regional Studio Manager - Maternity Cover Purcell Architecture

Location: On site / Oxford, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Architecture | Architecture
Salary: Negotiable salary

We are seeking a proactive, commercially aware and highly organised Regional Studio Manager to support the effective operation, coordination and performance of our West regional studios, Bristol and Oxford. This pivotal role will work closely with Regional Partner, Studio Leadership, project teams and central business support functions to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day studio operations, effective resource planning, consistent processes and strong communication across the region.

Candidates should be confident people managers and natural organisers, with strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and the ability to balance operational detail with forward planning. The role requires someone who can identify priorities, support consistent ways of working and find practical solutions in a busy, creative studio environment.

The role can be based from either our Bristol or Oxford studio, however, the candidate must be prepared to travel to the alternative studio once every 2 weeks or as business needs dictate.

Purcell is an award‑winning employee‑owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. We have staff of approximately 350 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Proudly ranked No. 1 for Heritage in the World Architecture 100 for a fifth consecutive year.

Collaboration is central to our employee‑ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee‑owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.

It is our distinctive employee‑owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.

Our benefits package includes

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Company day out
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities.

Your key responsibilities will be as below, but not limited to:

Studio Operations and Regional Coordination

• Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the studio, ensuring operational processes, communications and priorities are well coordinated.
• Act as a key point of contact for Regional Partner, Studio Leadership, project teams and Purcell’s central business support functions.
• Support consistent implementation of company procedures, studio standards and operational improvements across the region.

Business and Project Support

• Coordinate monthly project reviews, collating reporting for Monthly Finance Calls, resourcing, programme and risk information for studio and regional leadership.
• Monitor project administration, fee and cost reporting, resource planning and pipeline information using CMap.

People Management and Team Support

• Provide line management, guidance and day-to-day support to studio administrative colleagues in Bristol and Oxford, setting priorities and supporting performance and development.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction and training logistics for new starters and support a positive, inclusive studio culture.
• Facilitate studio communications and meetings.

Compliance, Facilities and Administration

• Oversee studio administration and staff welfare budgets with awareness supply procurement, travel coordination, expenses and facilities or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure accurate documentation, project filing and…