Director; Education team

Job Title:

Architectural Education Director

Location:

Stockport, Greater Manchester

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.