Operations Director - Interior Design

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.

If you're currently delivering projects but frustrated 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
• Studio operations + team leadership

You'll act as the right hand to the Founder, taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the business.

This would suit someone who is currently an Architectural Project Manager, wanting more ownership OR a Senior Project Manager seeking progression OR someone who enjoys site, delivery and leadership as well as 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, PM, 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 of 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
• Personality fit is key: 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 it's growth stage
• Project types: Super prime residential; Prestigious; Luxury; Hospitality
• Collaborative, social, established team
• Long-standing employees - strong, independent and high-performing
• Regular events, showroom networking and social outings
• Beautiful studio environment in the West End
• Fast-paced, creative and entrepreneurial feel

Why This Role Is Different

• You're stepping into a true number 2 position
• You will shape how the business operates and scales
• You'll move from "managing projects" to controlling performance and direction
• The opportunity to build something and leave your mark
• Ideal for someone frustrated by limited authority in their current role

If this sounds like the step up you've been waiting for, contact Vekshana to discuss in confidence

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.

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