Director; Education team

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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  OR alternatively, send your updated CV and Portfolio across to kaz. I hope to hear from you soon!