Managing Partner

JR United Kingdom; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-led architecture practice seeks an ambitious Managing Partner / Senior Associate Director to guide the business's growth. This in-office role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to nurture client relationships. Candidates must have a proven track record in a senior position and be ready to make significant decisions.

Qualifications

• Natural leader with senior-level experience.
• Confident, charismatic, and collaborative.
• Ready to take ownership and make big decisions.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with leadership to shape direction.
• Build client relationships and lead projects.
• Steer the business into its next phase of growth.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Job description

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Job Title = Managing Partner / Senior Associate Director

Salary = £60 - 65,000 PA

Job Type = Permanent

A leading Design led Architects practice have made me aware of their need to hire an ambitious and driven Managing Partner / Senior Associate Director to take the reins and help steer the business into its next phase of growth.

This is a high-impact, in-office role for a strategic thinker with strong leadership credentials and a proven track record of success. The successful candidate will work closely with the senior leadership team to shape direction, build client relationships, and lead projects with confidence.

What they’re looking for:

• A natural leader with senior-level experience
• Commercially astute and growth-focused
• Confident, charismatic, and collaborative
• Ready to take ownership and make big decisions

This is a standout opportunity for someone ready to make their mark at the top level. If you're ready to lead from the front, they want to hear from you.

About us?

At mustard, we don’t just recruit—we connect people with careers that matter. As a certified B Corp, we’re committed to doing business the right way: balancing profit with purpose and always putting people and the planet first. That means treating candidates with respect, being upfront about roles, and never wasting your time.

With deep roots in the architecture and design sectors, we know what makes a practice tick and more importantly, what makes a role right for you. You’ll get honest advice, behind the scenes insight, and full support throughout the process. No fluff. No false promises. Just solid recruitment with a conscience.

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Please get in touch with Jack if this position may sound of interest to you. Jack is a consultant at mustard with a specialist regional approach to architectural recruitment. He works with private practices, multidisciplinary consultancies, developers and contractors across the Midlands including numerous AJ100 firms.

mustard are a specialist creative recruitment consultancy with offices in Bristol, London and Hong Kong. Established for over 13 years, they have a market-leading reputation for quality service and delivery across architecture, interior design and the creative industries.