Recruitment

Job Title: Office Administrator

Location: Lymington, Hampshire, UK

Part Time: Part time, 20 hours per week: Monday to Friday, 4 hours a day (e.g. 9:30am to 1:30pm)

In person

Position Overview

Thorne Yacht Design is a forward-thinking design studio specializing in naval architecture, sustainable yacht design, advanced structural engineering, and cutting-edge propulsion systems.We are seeking a highly organized, professional Office Administrator to manage our studio operations, support executive logistics, and maintain the smooth daily rhythm of our office.

This role is central to our operational efficiency. While it carries no direct line-management of staff, you will take complete ownership of physical workplace standards, executive travel coordination, and administrative documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel & Itinerary Management: Coordinate and book complex domestic and international travel, accommodations, and detailed itineraries for engineering and leadership personnel.
• Project Support & Reporting: Compile and format structured project updates, client reports, and professional slide decks (using MS Office, Canva, or Google Workspace) to assist leadership and technical teams.
• Facilities & Studio Upkeep: Oversee physical office operations in Lymington, including vendor management, office supply inventory, and ensuring our kitchen and break areas remain fully stocked and tidy.
• General Administration: Act as the primary administrative point of contact—managing inbound inquiries, main email channels, record-keeping, and document organization.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Proven background in office administration, executive coordination, or operational support.
• High proficiency in office software suites (MS Office, Google Workspace) with a strong eye for document layout and presentation structure.
• Exceptional organization skills with a systematic, detail-oriented approach to logistics and inventory.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Thorne Yacht Design?

• Innovative Environment:Work alongside a world-class team delivering high-performance, sustainable yacht designs and advanced marine engineering.
• Maritime Hub: Based in Lymington, positioned at the heart of the UK’s renowned yachting and coastal design sector.
• Core Impact: Take true ownership of studio operations where your organizational skills directly enable technical innovation and project execution.

What we offer

• Pay: £16,000 per year for 20 hours a week
• Hours that fit around life: 4 hours a day, Monday to Friday, in the morning
• Holiday: 25 days, not including bank holidays
• Pension: workplace pension with employer contributions
• A varied role: real ownership of how the studio runs, alongside a specialist design and engineering team

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience to ashley@thornedesign.com.