Your Role
We are seeking an experienced Studio Coordinator to join our London office support team. In this role, you will be integral to the experience of both our employees and our clients, taking responsibility not only for the teams you support but also for the space that we work in.
You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where the key to success is proactivity and communication. You’ll be able to quickly acclimatise to our culture, adapt to our various leaders and navigate your way around our various resources and knowledge networks. The ability to juggle multiple short and long term deadlines is a must, as is continual prioritisation. You will be a natural relationship-builder, able to communicate with colleagues at all levels.
What You Will Do
Partner with the studio leader to plan and act on business priorities, studio initiatives and longer term projectsDay-to-day running of the studio, including staff whereabouts, arranging studio meetings, staffing, timesheets, time off requests etc.Promote events happening within the office and facilitate participationSupport the onboarding of new hires into the studioDiary co-ordination for Principals and other Senior members of staff, involving high level client communicationMake complex international travel arrangements for all studio membersComplete expenses for Studio Leaders/PrincipalsUpdate presentations using InDesignAssemble and distribution of project-related correspondenceResponsible for maintaining a pristine studio including regular walkthroughs and updates of display areasYour Qualifications
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency and professionalismMinimum of 2 years + experience within the Architecture & Design Industry in a similar roleExcellent attention to detail, superior organisational and time management skillsExperience in travel managementProficient or Expert in Photoshop/Bluebeam and IndesignKnowledge of Workday & Salesforce a bonusStrong verbal and written communication skillsSensitivity to confidential projects and informationHigh standards and quick to take accountability for your team and spaceAbility to understand and promote our culture Curiosity to know more about your colleagues’ work and purposeEnergetic and positive in all that you doFlexibility and a willingness to get involved in areas that might be outside your core responsibilities Experience in interacting with all levels of staffAbility to anticipate needs and operate proactivelyFlexibility to work occasional overtimeA sense of pride in delivering warm, first-class customer serviceBachelors’ degree preferredInterest in growing within a global businessLife at Gensler
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension and twice annual bonus opportunities.
As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future.