Lighting Consultant

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist lighting consultancy is seeking a Lighting Consultant who will provide expert advice to clients on lighting historic estates and private residences. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in the lighting industry, solid technical knowledge, and excellent consulting skills. This role offers a hybrid working environment with competitive salary and commission structure, along with numerous perks including enhanced pension contributions and professional development support.

Benefits

Commission & OTE structure

Car allowance & travel expenses

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension contribution

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Lighting Industry.
• Proven client-facing experience in related fields.
• Solid working knowledge of modern illumination principles.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand design intent.
• Assess spaces and artworks for conservation and aesthetics.
• Translate client briefs into technical specifications.
• Collaborate with teams on bespoke solutions.
• Support mock-ups and installations for delivery.
• Nurture long-term client relationships.

Skills

Consultative sales experience

Understanding of LED technologies

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail and aesthetics

Job description

Lighting Consultant

Location: Meopham, Kent
Salary: £35,000–£42,000 + Commission

If you love the idea of lighting historic estates, national art collections and one‑of‑a‑kind private residences, this is your ideal next move.

This specialist consultancy has spent decades creating bespoke lighting for some of the most remarkable spaces in the world. They’re now entering a new phase of growth, expanding internationally and investing in new products, partnerships and people, starting with you.

You’ll be the person clients trust to bring together technical know‑how, aesthetic sensitivity and calm, confident advice. It’s a great fit if you come from lighting, architecture, AV/controls or a similar technical design / sales background and enjoy working with designers, consultants and high‑net‑worth clients.

Package

• Salary: £35,000–£42,000 (DOE)
• Commission & OTE structure
• Long‑term incentive options (Profit share)
• Car allowance & travel expenses
• Hybrid / flexible working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution & professional development support

Office

Hybrid – mix of home, studio and site/client visits. Office is based in Kent

Hours

Full‑time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Duties

• Consult with architects, lighting designers, interior designers and private clients to understand design intent and constraints
• Assess spaces and artworks, advising on strategies that balance conservation, aesthetics and practicality
• Translate client briefs into clear technical specifications and proposals
• Work closely with design, engineering and fabrication teams on bespoke solutions
• Support mock‑ups, site visits and installations to ensure flawless delivery
• Nurture long‑term relationships and represent the business at events, CPDs and presentations

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Lighting Industry (or similar industry)
• Proven consultative sales or client‑facing experience in lighting, architecture, interior design, engineering, AV/controls or similar
• Solid working knowledge of LED technologies and modern illumination principles
• Ability to understand design intent and convert concepts into actionable technical information
• Confident, diplomatic communicator, comfortable with senior and high‑profile clients
• Strong eye for detail, aesthetics and craftsmanship
• Comfortable working in varied environments, from heritage buildings to luxury private estates