Job | Design Officer

Are you passionate about placemaking & good design? We’re looking for a built environment professional with good organisational skills to help deliver Design Review across the South West. Does that sound like you?

ABOUT THE ROLE

Design West is the design and policy review service for the West of England. It brings together leading experts from across the region to raise the quality of design in the built & natural environment.

The Design West Design Officer is responsible for coordinating the Design West review panels, this is a unique role that combines strong inter-personal skills, sector knowledge & attention to detail.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about shaping better places.

The role offers the chance to work with leading architects, planners, urban designers, landscape architects and local authorities on a wide range of projects across the region — while developing experience in design review, stakeholder engagement, events and coordination.

We’d especially welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and an interest in the built environment, including those at an early stage in their career.

Apply

Please provide us with a current CV (up to 2 pages) & a letter of application outlining your interest in & suitability for the role. Please refer specifically to the Responsibilities & Person Specification, ensuring your letter is no longer than three pages.

EMAIL applications to hilary.cuddy@designwest.org.uk
DEADLINE: All applications must be received by 9am on Monday 1 June 2026.
START DATE: ASAP, exact start date to be negotiated with the successful candidate.
INTERVIEWS: Anticipated interview date: w/c 8 June.

We welcome early applications. If you’d like to know more, please contact Hilary Cuddy.

Design West is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.