Operations Director (Interiors Design)
Ready to step out of project delivery and actually run a business? Want full control of projects, people and performance – not just a slice of it? This is your chance to become the operational engine behind a growing design studio.
Are you currently delivering projects but frustrated that you're not trusted to influence the bigger picture? This is where that changes. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a high‑profile, prime interior design studio, combining project delivery oversight, construction coordination, client and contractor management, and studio operations with team leadership.
You will act as the right hand to the Founder, taking ownership of the day‑to‑day running of the business. The role is ideal for someone who is currently an architectural project manager or a senior project manager, or someone who enjoys site delivery and leadership in addition to design.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Take full ownership of delivery across multiple high‑value projects – ensuring performance, profitability and client satisfaction
* Control how the business deploys its people, time and capacity to maximise output and growth
* Manage relationships and contractors – clients, PMs, QS, build team
* Be regularly on site managing contractors, QS and build teams
* Act as key client contact, freeing up the Founder
* Oversee budgets, reporting and commercial performance
* Support HR processes and team development
What We Are Looking For
* Background in interior design, architecture, construction or luxury property
* Strong experience in project management on live construction projects
* Confident and proven experience dealing with contractors, programmes and site delivery
* Experience managing team and operations within an architectural environment
* Commercially minded – comfortable with budgets, numbers, performance and reporting
* A hands‑on operator, equally confident on site and in the studio
* A team player with a positive, energetic and growth mindset who can bring authority without ego
The Company
Established high‑end interior design studio at its growth stage, working on super‑prime residential, prestigious, luxury and hospitality projects. Collaborative, social and independent team with long‑standing employees. Beautiful studio environment in the West End, fast‑paced, creative and entrepreneurial feel.
Why This Role Is Different
Step into a true number‑2 position, shaping how the business operates and scales. Move from managing projects to controlling performance and direction, and build something that leaves your mark.
Employment Information
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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