McGinley Support Services

Studio Manager



Studios Manager
Location: South-East London
Salary: £25,000 base + paid overtime for sessions and off-site work
Bonus: Commission structure available for business development
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent


About the Role


My Client is on the lookout for a dedicated and proactive Studios Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our rehearsal and recording studios.

This is a unique opportunity to join a creative, growing team and play a key role in shaping the future of a facility we believe is truly special.


This role requires someone with a firm grasp of studio environments and a passion for driving commercial success.

You'll be responsible not only for maintaining high standards in studio operations but also for bringing in new business and developing long-term client relationships.

If you're enthusiastic about working across studio, live, and filming environments — and you have the network and skills to match — then we want to hear from you.


Key Responsibilities



  • Manage and coordinate day-to-day operations of the rehearsal and recording studios

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with rehearsal and recording clients

  • Proactively generate new business through your existing industry contacts and new outreach

  • Manage bookings for the studio's occasional use as a filming location

  • Engineer recording sessions as needed (paid additionally to base salary)

  • Provide technical support for backline, playback systems, and live recordings

  • Assist or lead on-site live projects as part of the wider team

  • Promote the studio services with strategic and creative marketing ideas

  • Ensure equipment and facilities are well maintained and studio-ready


Essential Experience & Skills



  • Proven experience working in studio environments with a track record of successful projects

  • Operational knowledge of:


    • Analogue consoles

    • AVB and other soundcards

    • A variety of microphones and miking techniques

    • Logic Pro and ProTools

    • Waves and other VST plugins


  • Examples of work produced/mixed/mastered, with a breakdown of tools and techniques used

  • Experience with live sound and a solid knowledge of backline and playback setups

  • Strong organisational and interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrated ability to attract new clients and grow studio usage

  • Willingness to work evenings/weekends for sessions or off-site projects when needed


Desirable Attributes



  • Enthusiastic about contributing to both the studio and live events sides of the business

  • Commercially minded with ideas to grow the studio's presence and client base

  • Open to commission-based earnings tied to business development success

  • Comfortable commuting reliably to the studio location




Additional Information


This is not just a studio engineering role; it's a hybrid position requiring creativity, business insight, and technical ability.

While managing the recording studio is a key aspect, the rehearsal space is the core revenue stream and requires someone who understands its strategic importance to the wider business.





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