Office Manager​/PA to Directors

Condy Lofthouse Architects are seeking an engaging, proactive and highly organised Office Manager / PA to the Directors to become a central presence within our studio.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people 🤝, brings warmth and confidence to a professional environment, and thrives in a fast‑paced, design‑led setting 🎨. You will play a key part in shaping the day‑to‑day experience of the practice while supporting the Directors at a senior level.

As the organisational and social heartbeat of the studio, you will ensure the practice runs smoothly while building strong relationships across the team and with external partners.

• Acting as a welcoming and confident point of contact
• Coordinating diaries, meetings and studio activity
• Creating an organised, positive and efficient working environment
• Managing suppliers, budgets and service contracts
• Supporting Health & Safety compliance and studio documentation
• Overseeing HR administration, onboarding and staff records

• Managing invoicing, bank reconciliations and credit control using Xero
• Processing invoices, expenses and payment runs
• Liaising with company accountants and supporting VAT returns
• Preparing monthly financial and management reports

• Curating and managing the practice’s social media presence (Linked In & Instagram)
• Supporting the studio’s external communications and profile

• You are confident, personable and highly organised, with the ability to balance professionalism with approachability.
• A natural communicator who enjoys working with people
• Comfortable supporting Directors and engaging with senior stakeholders
• Strong financial and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive, adaptable and confident taking ownership
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software preferred

• A visible and influential role within a design‑led architectural studio
• Close collaboration with the Directors and creative team
• Opportunity to shape studio culture and operations
• A friendly, ambitious and collaborative working environment