Operations Director

You are a skilled operator with enough experience to make strategic decisions, but happy to spend a lot of your time getting stuck in to the day-to-day work. You will support our small team to work in an entrepreneurial, purpose-led and client-focused way. You will join our collaborative Leadership Group and will work closely with senior colleagues to contribute to our sustainable future and growth. You will work closely with our Financial Manager, and manage our Studio & Communications Assistant.

Publica is a creative urban design consultancy. We are a team of 22 based at our office in Smithfield, and have built up an excellent reputation over 15 years for high-quality and inclusive design. We provide research, intelligence and design services to local authorities, major landowners, developers, Business Improvement Districts, and community organisations. We also run a not-for-profit Community Interest Company that leads a Campaign for Inclusive Cities.

To learn more about Publica, you can read our company information pack: https://publica.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/250530_CompanyInfo.pdf

Equal opportunities

In all our recruitment processes, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

We recognise the importance of diversity both within our team and the wider industry, and want to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our work relies on bringing together different perspectives, so that we can design cities that are more functional, beautiful, and, above all, equitable.

We are continually updating and monitoring our EDI initiatives and are proactive in implementing them with our team, and in our industry collaborations. Publica is an accredited London Living Wage employer and has a universal employee share option scheme.