Associate Director Workplace Strategy

saundersworkplace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design studio in Greater London seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of workplace strategy projects. In this role, you will manage clients, oversee high-quality outputs, and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills and a strategic mindset, with expertise in workplace design and change management. This role offers a chance to shape the future of work environments through innovative strategies and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Confidence in managing client expectations and service delivery.
• Ability to create engaging presentations and workshop content.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of workplace strategy projects.
• Manage clients and build long-term relationships.
• Oversee production of reports, studies, and presentations.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strategic mindset

Ability to interpret data

Knowledge of workplace design

Job description

Keen to be part of a high-end, design-led studio working at the intersection of strategy, research, and workplace design. This is an opportunity to grow your influence, sharpen your expertise, and play a meaningful role in shaping how leading organisations work — today and in the future. This is a delivery-focused role for someone ready to operate at a senior level — blending strategic thinking with hands-on project leadership. You’ll take ownership of clients, projects, and outputs, overseeing the delivery of high-quality reports, studies, and workplace strategies that influence how organisations work and evolve. You’ll manage multiple projects simultaneously, lead collaborative teams, and build deep expertise across workplace strategy, design, and change.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of workplace strategy projects, from brief to final output
• Manage clients and build trusted, long-term relationships
• Oversee the production of clear, compelling reports, studies, proposals, and presentations
• Run interviews, workshops, and engagement sessions to gather and interpret insights
• Translate data, research, and qualitative findings into actionable strategies
• Mentor and guide junior team members, setting a high standard for quality and performance
• Collaborate closely with designers and cross-practice teams, including the wider commercial studio
• Contribute to RFP responses, resourcing plans, fees, and programme tracking
• Support the development of new tools, methodologies, and thought leadership

What You Bring

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and deadlines
• Confidence managing client expectations and delivering exceptional service
• Excellent written and verbal communication — concise, polished, and persuasive
• The ability to create and deliver engaging presentations and workshop content
• A strategic mindset, with strong problem-solving and analytical capability
• Experience interpreting data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities
• A solid understanding of how organisations operate, make decisions, and manage change
• Knowledge of workplace design, employee experience, and organisational change
• Familiarity with workplace technologies, regulations, and sustainability principles
• A strong interest in emerging trends shaping the future of work and workplace design
• Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality