Director of Education

  • fulltime
  • Birmingham
  • GBP 70000.0 to 90000.0 Annum

Director - Education
Birmingham - (UK travel: London, Midlands, Manchester)
Up to £90,000 + benefits

A senior opportunity for a commercially driven Director to lead and grow the education sector within a multidisciplinary design team. This role is focused on business development, winning work, and delivering high-quality education and workplace projects, while supporting the growth of the Birmingham studio.

Key Responsibilities for this Director role: 

Business Development

  • Lead sector growth through winning new work and developing client relationships
  • Bring an existing network and generate opportunities across the UK
  • Lead bids, frameworks, and client pitches

Project & Sector Leadership

  • Oversee delivery of education and workplace projects
  • Provide strategic input on design and client outcomes
  • Build long-term client partnerships

Team & Studio Growth

  • Support expansion of the Birmingham office
  • Mentor team members and strengthen sector capability

Requirements for this Director role: 

  • Director / Associate Director experience in education or workplace sectors
  • Proven ability to win work and develop clients
  • Strong understanding of UK education market and procurement routes
  • Experience across Birmingham, London, Midlands, and Manchester
  • Commercially focused with strong leadership skills

Interested? Then please send an updated CV to owen.rees@aztrum.com 

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