Designer - Interiors

About EIT:

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford’s purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems.

EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT Oxford seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of artificial intelligence.

EIT Oxford is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT Oxford experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars.

EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.

EIT is looking for a detail-oriented and commercially savvy Interior Designer with experience in the Architecture and Design sectors. In this role, you will play a key part in identifying, evaluating, and securing design opportunities for EIT. Focusing on interior design for projects of all sizes, you will take on the role of designer and/or client representative as needed. Your responsibilities will span space planning, detailed design reviews, and interior architectural designs, with a strong emphasis on FF&E selection and integration.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of design principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to balance diverse user needs while working collaboratively in a team-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Facilities, Lab Operations, Security and Safety teams to balance design and technical performance criteria.
• Develop project scopes of work and aid in creating project briefs.
• Ensuring designs are aligned with Institute vales and needs.
• Managing internal and external design teams throughout the full project lifespan from design through operationalisation.
• Ensure project completion through OSE, installation and operationalisation.
• Presenting concise design options to key stakeholders for input and approval.
• Work with internal team for procurement and installation of smaller scaled projects.
• Create and maintain space utilisation metrics for full portfolio of spaces.
• Create and maintain design standards and benchmark facility designs.
• Assisting with yearly CapEx and OpEx project budgets.
• Line Management of the Junior Designer role. 
• Support relationship-building efforts with design teams, contractors & installers, product reps & suppliers and other industry professionals. Assist in maintaining a database of contacts and potential resources.
• Work closely with senior team members and other departments to ensure smooth transition from development to operations and maintenance.

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• 10 years of experience in relevant roles focusing on interior design.
• Understanding of governing regulations and industry standards in relevant areas.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to breakdown complex problems and present solutions for strategic decision making. Concise presentation of options and recommendations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Salary: £75,000 - £100,000 per annum (can be negotiable depending on experience)
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.