Full job descriptionStudio Assistant / EA / PA / Office Manager (Surrey, UK)
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: East Horsley, Surrey (Office-based)
Job Type: Full-time 08:30 – 17:00 (flexible on start / finish times)
Job Overview
This role is integral to our team and forms the glue between each department and every project, ensuring smooth running of operations and keeping a close eye on the business as a whole, supporting our Director and Project Manager to deliver projects efficiently and to a high standard.
Suiting a very organised and motivated individual, this highly varied role requires you to be involved in every project and become an integral part of our day-to-day business.
Key Responsibilities
Team Support
*Updating finish schedules with sourced furniture and accessories, with an eye for detail to ensure accuracy
*Ordering samples of finishes for projects and preparing sample boards
*Opening trade accounts and maintaining relationships with suppliers
Director Support
*Ad-hoc support to the Director to ensure the smooth running of the business
*Raising returns and faulty products for replacement or refund
*Updating our CRM with contacts, opportunities and other key information to maintain an accurate database
*Diary management and support with ad hoc tasks
Project Support
*Ordering and logistical management of goods to be delivered to site when required by our Project Manager
*Raising returns and faulty products for replacement or refund
*Negotiating discounts with suppliers
*Assisting the design team with design proposals (ad hoc)
Operations Support
*Providing reports and financial statistics on an ad hoc and cyclical basis
*Uploading VAT receipts to Xero, reconciling bank statements and raising invoices
*Taking deliveries and checking items upon arrival
*Maintaining the office, including insurances, utilities and stock control of essential supplies
*Maintaining the supplier database to ensure accurate records for all tradespeople
Key Skills
*High level of attention to detail
*Highly organised with excellent time management skills
*Motivated, efficient and a self-starter
*Thrives on taking responsibility for your workload
*Enjoys a busy environment with a high level of variety
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
*Confident using Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly
*Experience using CRM systems and Xero is desirable but not essential
*Looking to take ownership of your own role and proactively seek ways to improve the business and your role
Benefits
*Competitive salary of £30,000–£35,000 per annum, depending on experience
*23 days’ annual leave, including 3 days for the Christmas office closure, plus bank holidays
*Company pension scheme
*Free on-site car parking
*Opportunity to work within a friendly, collaborative and growing interior design studio
*A varied role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact


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