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This national architecture practice is known for delivering high-quality design across residential, commercial, public, and education sectors. With studios across the UK, they foster a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture. Due to continued growth and succession planning, they are now seeking a Director to join their leadership team. The Director will play a key role in leading studio operations, design delivery, client relationships, and business development in the Newcastle studio. Reporting to the senior leadership board, this individual will contribute to long- and short-term strategic goals while actively mentoring and developing high-performing project teams. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong commercial acumen, project oversight capability, and a passion for elevating both design and team culture. Key Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the successful delivery of projects across quality, profitability, and client satisfaction. Be a figure head internally and externally for the studio Maintain and grow strong client relationships, driving repeat and new business. Manage studio operations, fee forecasting, and resource planning. Act as the senior point of contact across bids, proposals, and design reviews. Promote sustainable design and ensure regulatory, health & safety, and technical compliance. Mentor and develop teams through structured reviews, training, and coaching. Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and creative excellence aligned with studio values. Required Experience: RIBA Chartered Architect or equivalent, with extensive UK project delivery experience. Prior experience at Director or Associate Director level within a design-led practice. Strong track record of leading teams, managing clients, and securing work. Confident in balancing design quality with commercial and operational responsibility. Passion for people leadership, mentorship, and business growth. Experience in a work winning/business development capacity Knowledge of sustainable practice and environmental design principles. This is an on-site leadership role within one of the studios UK locations, with occasional travel to other offices or sites as needed. Flexible working with 4-5 days office based preferred. This is a long-term opportunity to join a respected, values-led architecture studio at a senior level, helping shape its future direction while delivering impactful, design-led work across the UK.55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc