Interior Designer

Location: Plymouth (Head Office)
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Circa £30,000 DOE

About the Role

We’re working with a leading design and build contractor who are seeking a creative and detail-driven Interior Designer to join their Sales and Design team in Plymouth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented designer to bring functional, inclusive, and aesthetically striking environments to life. You’ll work closely with clients, end users, and internal teams to develop spaces that are both visually inspiring and fully compliant with regulatory and accessibility standards.

The role will involve taking projects from concept through to completion — from feasibility assessments and 3D visualisations to overseeing installations and handovers.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and end users to define design briefs and specific requirements.
• Conduct site visits and feasibility assessments to evaluate spatial potential.
• Produce mood boards, schematic plans, and 2D/3D layouts reflecting universal design principles.
• Ensure compliance with UK building codes and standards, including accessibility (Part M), fire safety (BS 9999), and Health & Safety regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and suppliers on all design aspects.
• Specify materials, furnishings, and finishes to suit each project’s needs and budget.
• Prepare design cost estimates, timelines, and project documentation.
• Oversee installation phases and carry out final walkthroughs to ensure quality standards.
• Keep up to date with design trends, sustainability practices, and biophilic design principles.

Requirements

• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UK building regulations and accessibility standards.
• Experience in commercial or educational interior design (highly desirable).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Creative, innovative, and detail-oriented.
• Strong understanding of inclusive and sustainable design principles.
• Proficient in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Vectorworks, or Enscape.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple projects to tight deadlines.
• Empathetic, adaptable, and sensitive to diverse user needs.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and building compliance requirements.

Additional Information

• Salary: Circa £30,000 depending on experience
• Company discretionary bonus scheme
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 42.5 hours per week
• Annual leave: 23 days + bank holidays
• 2 days paid volunteering leave
• Private healthcare
• Free on-site parking

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Operational Performance Manager

Location: Plymouth, Portsmouth, Larkhill or Lyneham
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We’re recruiting for an experienced Operational Performance Manager to join a leading MOD facilities management provider, supporting a large, complex estate across the South West.

This role plays a key part in analysing operational performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing effective strategies to drive service excellence.

You’ll use your analytical and communication skills to turn data into actionable insights, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services and compliance with performance targets and KPIs.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong Excel and data skills, who enjoys working collaboratively and influencing continuous improvement across operational teams and supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Produce clear, insightful reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement improvement strategies to enhance service performance and efficiency.
• Support operational teams to maintain consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Manage and challenge supplier performance, ensuring contractual compliance.
• Lead on rectification and improvement plans where performance issues arise.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and clients.
• Identify and implement cost and efficiency savings without compromising service quality.

About You

• Experienced in operational performance management, data analysis, or business improvement.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; confident handling and analysing large data sets.
• Strong communicator with the ability to present data and influence decisions.
• Commercially aware with a proactive, analytical, and solution-driven approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• Flexible to travel across sites within the South West region.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £45,000
• Mileage paid
• 6% employer-matched pension contribution
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Why Apply?

You’ll be joining an established, forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This is a key role where your insights will directly influence operational performance and help shape the success of service delivery across a large and high-profile estate.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:
Abbie Evans – Sphere Solutions
[email protected] | 07736 455560

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.