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Wanted: a talented and proactive studio manager to join our award-winning branding agency in Bermondsey. 
 

About us 
 

Curious and collaborative, we’re here to start conversations, encourage connections and help brands – and people – feel good about themselves. A dedicated team of designers, writers, strategists, filmmakers and social media specialists, we work extensively in the destination marketing and higher education sectors. Our clients include: Better Bankside, London Bridge City, Cheapside, WeAreWaterloo, Royal Academy of Dance, Petticoat Lane, UCL and City St George’s, University of London. 
 

We love what we do – and where we do it. We now need a new studio manager to help shape the future of Hudson Fuggle while they build their own career. 

About the role 

The studio manager is at the heart of Hudson Fuggle. The first point of contact for all enquiries, they ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the agency – including drawing up estimates and production schedules for new projects, assigning jobs and tracking workflow, liaising with clients and external suppliers, and overseeing deadlines, budgets and quality control. 

Key responsibilities 

While no two days are the same in this role, key areas of focus include: 

Project management 

• Setting up jobs and assigning resources using our CRM system 
• Tracking and managing project workflow across the studio
• Engaging and overseeing suppliers (e.g. printers) and freelancers (e.g. designers, copywriters, photographers, and programmers) – sourcing estimates, issuing POs, managing costs and timesheets etc.
• Liaising with clients as required. 

Production 

• Ensuring outsourced production by third parties is of the highest quality
• Keeping abreast of best practices
• Building good relationships with suppliers and negotiating best prices. 

Sales, finance & reporting 

• Drafting and reviewing project estimates and tenders, as required
• Assisting the directors with tender submissions
• Updating the monthly invoice forecast and ensuring completed work is billed on time
• Creating weekly and month-end management reports in collaboration with our finance administrator and accountant. 

Studio management 

• Delivering first-line IT support, managing licensed software and liaising with our IT consultant 
  Updating the critical path documentation and ensuring studio-wide compliance
• Supporting the induction of new staff
• Managing holiday requests for the team
• Assisting the directors in the booking of meeting and workshop venues, 
  restaurants, travel arrangements etc.
• Providing general administrative support
• Any other duties as required by the directors. 

What we’re looking for 

Someone who has been working in a similar role for at least two years and is now looking to step up to the next level. Our ideal candidate is: 

• A self-starter – able to work efficiently and effectively on their own initiative
n Meticulous – with a keen eye for detail and the highest production standards
• Confident – happy to liaise directly with suppliers and clients
• Proactive – keen to innovate systems and processes to improve studio efficiency
• Flexible and unflappable – able to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple conflicting deadlines
• Practical – with a knack for fuss-free problem solving
• Hands-on – willing to get stuck into the wide variety of tasks involved in running a busy creative studio 
• Collaborative – happy to help other members of the team, as and when required
• Reliable and trustworthy – able to represent the directors and Hudson Fuggle in meetings with clients and suppliers
• Friendly, approachable and hardworking
• Fluent in English. 

Experienced in using Mac-based software packages and office management systems, they will have: 

• A solid working knowledge of Microsoft (specifically, Outlook, Word and Excel)
• A basic working knowledge of Adobe InDesign
• Familiarity with WordPress and Google Analytics
• A working knowledge of the print production process 
  Experience of working with project/traffic management systems (e.g. Synergist/Trello)
• Experience of scheduling, allocating resources and managing budgets
• Experience of sourcing, briefing and managing freelancers and suppliers
n Excellent communication skills, with exceptional written and spoken English 
  Strong numerical skills.


Please note: we cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role. 

What we can offer 

• A friendly, social and supportive working environment
• A competitive salary, dependent on experience
• A workplace pension
• 31 days annual leave (including the eight UK public holidays)

• Additional paid holiday for the days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day when the studio is closed
• A commitment to training and continuing professional development
• Monthly team outings and social events
• Monday morning team breakfasts. 

How to apply 
 

Please send your CV, along with a covering note detailing why you’re a good fit for the role and your salary expectations, to recruitment@hudsonfuggle.com 

Deadline for applications is Friday 31 January 2025. 

We look forward to hearing from you.