Director; Education team

Position: Director (Education team) (Permanent)
Job Title:

Architectural Education Director

Location:

Stockport, Greater Manchester

About the company:

An award-winning RIBA chartered architectural practice in Greater Manchester is seeking a passionate Education Director to lead and develop its Education Team. Operating from a beautiful Grade II listed building, the practice delivers a wide range of projects across multiple sectors and offers a collaborative, supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits:

Competitive salary with employer pension contribution, life assurance, and private healthcare
Potential future equity share in the business
Flexible 4.5-day week, including early finish on Fridays
Supportive, friendly culture with strong staff retention
Opportunity to influence the education team and wider business at board level
Focus on work/life balance and collaborative team working

Ideal Candidate:

Substantial post-qualification experience
Experience in the Education sector;
DfE PSBP and SEN experience preferred
Strong leadership, self-motivated, ambitious, and able to manage multiple teams
Proven client/stakeholder management and work-winning capability
Knowledge of UK procurement, contracts, and professional services
Hands-on experience across all RIBA stages: new build, refurbishments, extensions
Strong design skills, sustainable design knowledge, and effective communication
Experience in community/stakeholder engagement; leading PSBP Client Engagement Meetings a plus
Management-level BIM knowledge; understanding of UK legislation and construction technologies
InDesign knowledge advantageous

Key Responsibilities /Daily Duties:

Lead and develop the Education Team, shaping its future direction
Deliver new build and refurbishment projects, including SEN, liaising with Tier 1 and regional contractors
Maintain team resources, project programming, and efficiencies
Manage client relationships and key stakeholders throughout projects
Oversee design, contract administration, and project fees
Mentor and support team members in a collaborative environment
Contribute to business growth and strategy at board level

This role offers a unique opportunity to join an award-winning, design-led practice with autonomy to shape the Education Team and broader business while delivering high-quality projects.

To apply , please contact KAZ on (phone number removed) OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to I hope to hear from you soon