Interior Design Lead - Inns & Pubs

At Daniel Thwaites, we've been creating memorable hospitality experiences for over 200 years. Our portfolio of hotels, inns and pubs is built on a commitment to quality, authenticity and exceptional guest experiences. As we continue to invest in our estate, we're looking for a talented Property Interior Design Lead to help shape and evolve some of the most characterful hospitality venues in the UK.

Working closely with our Property, Operations and Creative teams, you'll play a pivotal role in developing inspiring interiors that balance commercial performance, operational practicality and outstanding design. From major refurbishments to estate-wide design standards, you'll help create spaces our guests love and our teams are proud to work in.

We're seeking a creative minded Interior Design professional to help shape the future of our Inns & Pubs estate. You'll be passionate about creating authentic, timeless hospitality environments that enhance the guest experience while delivering long-term value to the business. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and enjoy collaborating with operational, property and creative teams to bring design concepts to life.

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A degree-level qualification in Interior Design.
• Experience delivering interior design projects within a multi-site pub or hospitality business.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A strong eye for detail, quality, authenticity and craftsmanship.
• A passion for innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.
• The ability to balance creativity with operational practicality.

• Develop and present interior design schemes for refurbishment projects across our Inns & Pubs estate.
• Create timeless, high-quality design solutions that drive guest appeal and long-term business value.
• Act as the design lead on refurbishment projects, working closely with Property Managers, Operational teams, Quantity Surveyors, Architects and external consultants.
• Produce detailed design specifications, drawings and information packs to support project delivery.
• Develop and manage design standards and a design directory to ensure consistency, authenticity and quality across the estate.
• Review and approve designs produced by external consultants, ensuring alignment with brand and design standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and consultants, sourcing the most effective products and partners.
• Support long-term property planning by reviewing the estate and contributing to future capital investment plans.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant legislation, regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Champion sustainability by sourcing responsibly and considering environmental impact throughout the design process.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activity and emerging innovations to inform future developments.

No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. One day you could be developing concepts for an exciting refurbishment project, and the next you might be visiting properties across the estate to review standards, gather inspiration or evaluate recently completed work.

Typical activities include:

• Receiving and interpreting new project briefs.
• Creating design concepts, layouts and specifications.
• Collaborating with operational and property teams to refine design solutions.
• Visiting properties, suppliers and industry exhibitions.
• Reviewing completed projects and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluating competitor venues and emerging hospitality trends.
• Managing consultant designers and approving…