Job Description

Job Title: Practice Manager

Company: JDA Architects

Location: Denton

Hours: 30hrs office based with hours / arrangements to be discussed

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Type: Permanent (subject to a successful 6 months probation)

About JDA Architects

At JDA Architects, our mission is to design buildings and spaces that will have a positive impact on communities and the individuals within them. As a responsible and forward-thinking architectural practice, we're committed to upholding the highest standards in everything we do. We're now looking for a detail-oriented Office Manager / ISO Coordinator to join our dynamic team and help support our continued commitment to quality, compliance, and seamless operations.

With aspirations of considerable growth in the coming years we are looking for someone that can become a core member of the team and be a key member in driving us forward.

Role Overview

This role combines ISO coordination and practice management, playing a pivotal part in maintaining our quality management systems and supporting smooth day-to-day office operations. You'll collaborate with management and staff to ensure Architectural project performance, compliance with ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards and will also be involved in event organisation, internal coordination, and general administration.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring project and team performance (no experience of Architecture required)

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 & 14001 standards and other QMS requirements

Maintain and update Quality Management System (QMS) documentation

Assist in internal/external audits and prepare required reports

Track and monitor corrective and preventive actions

Support ISO training initiatives and process improvement projects

Administrative

Maintain electronic document databases in line with GDPR

Provide admin support across both offices, based in Manchester and Liverpool

Book travel/accommodation and organise meetings and events

Manage office stationery, general supplies, and utility contracts

Scan and file project and certification documents to the relevant folders

Event Organisation

Coordinate logistics for internal and external events

Assist in planning CPD sessions, team activities, and client-facing events

Managing office teams

Proven experience in administrative and ISO/QMS-related roles

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High level of attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with document control systems and electronic filing practices

Qualifications

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 & ISO 14001

5 GCSEs at grade A-C (including English and Maths)

Why Join JDA Architects?

Collaborative, supportive, and core values-driven work environment

Investors in People Accreditation

Opportunity to shape quality and compliance practices in a dynamic team

Employee benefits

If you're proactive and organised looking to grow your career with a purpose-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of the JDA Architects journey.

Vacancies@jda-architects.com

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/08/2025
Reference ID: Practice Manager