Associate Workplace Strategist

Rhythm Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced paternity and maternity leave

Additional benefits and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

A leading interior design company based in Central London is seeking an Associate Director to lead workplace strategy initiatives. This role requires over 8 years of experience in workplace strategy or corporate design and involves collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative workplace solutions. The position also offers 2 days of remote work, enhanced parental leave, and additional benefits. If you have strong analytical and communication skills, apply to drive change in workplace architecture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in workplace strategy, corporate design, or a related field.
• Experience using space planning tools such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Understanding of change management principles and employee engagement methodologies.
• Familiarity with corporate real estate portfolio management and workplace policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support workplace strategy initiatives.
• Research and analyze workplace trends and employee behaviors.
• Prepare clear, compelling reports and presentations.
• Develop workplace policies, guidelines and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Workplace strategy

Corporate design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Space planning

AutoCAD

Revit

Workplace analytics

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Workplace analytics platforms

Job description

Associate Director- Head of workplace ID & Architecture Recruitment

One of London’s most established interior design practices, with a global pipeline of projects, is seeking an Associate Workplace Strategist to join its rapidly expanding Workplace Strategy team. This is a senior appointment within a large, internationally recognised Interior Architecture firm based in Central London.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Architecture & Planning

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support workplace strategy initiatives, including space planning, utilisation studies, and employee experience optimisation
• Research and analyse workplace trends, employee behaviours, and industry best practice
• Collect, interpret, and synthesise quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, occupancy studies, and stakeholder engagement
• Develop workplace policies, guidelines, and strategic recommendations aligned with client business objectives
• Collaborate closely with real estate, design, HR, and technology teams to deliver integrated workplace solutions
• Prepare clear, compelling reports, presentations, and visual outputs to communicate insights and strategies
• Engage confidently with senior stakeholders to understand organisational needs and deliver tailored workplace strategies
• Stay informed on emerging trends in hybrid working, office design, and future workplace models

Preferred Experience & Skills

• 8+ years’ experience in workplace strategy, corporate design, or a related field
• Experience using space planning tools such as AutoCAD or Revit, and/or workplace analytics platforms
• Understanding of change management principles and employee engagement methodologies
• Familiarity with corporate real estate portfolio management and workplace policy development
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Hybrid and flexible working (2 days remote)
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leave
• Additional benefits and wellbeing initiatives