Careers with us

Job Opportunities
As a small studio we do not hire often, but we are always on the lookout for talented designers to work with.

Please send your CV, covering letter, availability and notice periods, current salary and portfolio (including office drawings) by post or email to:

Zoe Wightman
Ben Pentreath Ltd
1-4 Lamp Office Court
London WC1N 3NF

jobs@benpentreath.com

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we won’t be able to respond to everyone individually.

current positions

Studio Assistant – full-time studio-based (4 days also considered)

We are seeking a professional and highly motivated studio assistant to help us with the day-to-day running of our busy studio in Bloomsbury.

Primarily working alongside the studio manager, the candidate will be someone that enjoys working in a friendly, creative environment and who finds pleasure in being proactive and getting things done.  They will possess lots of enthusiasm, have excellent attention to detail and superb organisational and communication skills.

The role will involve:

Reception, communications and deliveries

  • Greeting studio visitors, guests and clients
  • Answering telephone calls in a polite and professional manner, transferring calls and taking clear and accurate messages
  • Receiving and distributing post and taking items to the Post Office
  • Organising couriers and taxis
  • Unpacking deliveries

Administration and team support

  • Supporting the directors and team with administrative tasks and appointments
  • Assisting the studio manager with travel booking for members of the studio team during busy periods
  • Photocopying and binding project plans and documents
  • Internal presentations

Expenses, purchasing and supplies

  • Inputting office expenses and uploading receipts to accounts file
  • Logging office spending to the fresh projects account
  • Ordering supplies for the office and maintaining supplier accounts and login credentials
  • Checking office supply levels daily and carrying out accurate stock check

Studio upkeep and housekeeping

  • Unloading / re-loading the dishwasher
  • Maintaining tidy appearance of the studio in particular the communal spaces
  • Sorting recycling
  • Tidying samples

Meetings, events and celebrations

  • Setting up for internal / external meetings; organising refreshments & lunches
  • Occasional support with event production (possibly outside of regular office hours)
  • Tracking / coordinating employee birthday celebrations within the studio

Support with facilities

  • Supporting studio manager with health and safety, security and building maintenance

Skill requirements for the role:

  • A good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is essential
  • At least one year’s experience within a similar environment is necessary
  • A working understanding of QuickBooks is useful

Please send your CV and covering letter with the reference Studio Assistant to: jobs@benpentreath.com

Regrettably owing to volume of applications it will only be possible to contact successful applicants for interview.

Part Time Finance & Administration Assistant – Maternity Leave Cover
(Three Days Per Week) Fixed 12-month contract from January 2027

We are looking for a bright, conscientious, and reliable finance and administration assistant to cover a colleague’s maternity leave at our busy and friendly architectural & interior design studio in Bloomsbury.

The position primarily provides valuable support to our diligent client billing department. The role is an integral part of the management team, aiding this and other vital areas of the business with proficiency and consideration.

Working closely with our business director, our ideal candidate will have an astute knowledge of accounting principles as well as clear business and administrative acumen. They will be able to communicate practically and clearly, have strong attention to detail and possess a kind and positive manner.

Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and issuing invoices and statements
  • Accurate data entry and documentation
  • Corresponding with clients and client representatives
  • Assisting with filing, recording fee proposals and reports
  • Timesheet reporting and analytics
  • Organising and maintaining client records
  • Assisting with appointment letters and client engagement contracts
  • Liaising with, and supporting directors on project fees, terms, resourcing deadlines and cashflow
  • Communicating with external design teams, clients, and advisors such as legal team, accountants, and insurance brokers
  • Assisting with benchmarking reports and assessments
  • Assisting with professional indemnity insurance renewals

Skill requirements for the role:

  • A clear understanding of sales invoicing, VAT and accounting principles
  • Confident working knowledge of Excel, Word and online accounting software such as QuickBooks
  • Experience with Fresh Projects beneficial but not essential
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Capability to handle confidential information appropriately
  • A minimum of eighteen months’ experience working in a similar role
  • Agility to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail and grammatical knowledge
  • Levelheaded and efficient
  • Approachability and perceptiveness

An interest or knowledge of the architectural industry is advantageous; interest in contracts and legal frameworks is very welcome.

The role is part time and office-based, working three days per week across Monday-Thursday preferably.

Please send your CV, covering letter, current salary and notice period to: jobs@benpentreath.com

Regrettably, owing to volume of applications it will only be possible to contact successful applicants for interview.