Job Description

Block Nine Architects are looking for a full-time Office Manager to join our growing team in central Edinburgh. We are a friendly design-based studio on Castle Street, looking for a positive, enthusiastic and outgoing colleague, who shares our passion for working in a professional and happy environment and believes in the culture and values of our team.

As Office Manager, you'll be the first point of contact for our firm and the engine that keeps our office running smoothly. You'll balance a variety of administrative, financial, and people-focused tasks - ensuring that every process, from invoicing to team culture, is handled with precision and efficiency.

As you would be dealing directly with our clients and many of the administrative aspects of the office, good social and organisation skills are a must. A strong analytical mindset and impeccable attention to detail will also be key to being successful in the role.

Some key responsibilities will include office reception, general administration, preparing and issuing invoices, monitoring payments, updating financial schedules, issuing payroll, checking and ordering office supplies, collaborating with Architects to update project trackers, managing team timesheets, leading staff inductions and onboarding, arranging team events and CPD learning sessions and assist the Director in carrying our Business Development activities.

Candidates should have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Any experience in a similar office and with presentation, desktop publishing or accounting software (Xero or similar) would be advantageous.

If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Sandy Anderson at info@block9architects.com

Please note that we are not accepting any applications or approaches through recruitment consultancies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person