Practice Administrator

About this role

Location: Parsons Green, West London Working pattern: Office-based, Monday to Friday, 9:30am–6:00pm About the Practice Our client is a well-established and highly regarded architectural practice based in Parsons Green, London. With a close-knit team of approximately 35 employees, the practice offers a friendly, collaborative and professional working environment. They are looking to recruit an experienced, proactive and personable Practice Administrator to join their three-person support team, working closely with the Practice Director and Practice Coordinator to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the studio. The Role This is a varied, hands-on position suited to an organised individual who enjoys taking ownership of responsibilities and supporting a busy, creative professional environment. Key responsibilities will include: Managing day-to-day office administration, calls and visitor reception. Overseeing office supplies, kitchen provisions, facilities and maintenance. Processing expenses and coordinating team purchases. Arranging travel and accommodation. Managing meeting rooms and providing general office support. Assisting with basic IT queries and troubleshooting. Supporting website updates, marketing materials and practice fact sheets. Providing creative assistance with projects, ideally using Canva and Adobe InDesign. Supporting senior stakeholders and the wider team with ad hoc administrative requirements. About You Our client is looking for someone with approximately 5–8 years' experience in administration, office management or practice support, ideally within an architectural practice, creative studio or professional services environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong written communication and the ability to produce polished professional materials. A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to use their initiative. A professional and discreet manner when handling confidential information. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships. The ability to manage competing priorities and support senior stakeholders effectively. An interest in marketing, design and creative projects, with Canva and Adobe InDesign experience being advantageous. Salary and Benefits £40,000–£47,000, depending on experience. 25 days' annual leave. BUPA private medical insurance. Private dental cover. Cycle to Work scheme. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join an established architectural practice in a central support role, where you will play an important part in maintaining an efficient, welcoming and well-organised working environment. The position would suit an experienced administrator who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work and is keen to contribute to both the operational and creative aspects of a thriving practice.

The operational centre of gravity for most EA roles. Contribution shifts from process execution to workflow orchestration across functions. Includes project coordination, cross-functional priority management, governance documentation, and operational risk awareness. This is where the distinction between task execution and genuine operational contribution becomes clear.