The Furniture Practice (TFP) is looking for a furniture consultant to join its living team in London.
You will collaborate to deliver exceptional projects for leading developers and operators in various living sectors, including BTR, co-living, PBSA, and hospitality.
About TFP
At TFP, our clients trust us completely with their furniture requirements, relying on us to manage the entire process seamlessly. This role opportunity is for our TFP living team. This team covers BTR, co-living, PBSA and hospitality. As a furniture consultant, your role is to lead projects with confidence, ensuring they align with design, budgetary and timeline parameters. You’ll cultivate and develop client relationships while collaborating with various departments, including operations, project management, marketing and finance.
TFP is a welcoming and supportive work environment where authenticity is valued, confidence is encouraged, and enjoyment is part of the journey. Join our diverse team where differences are celebrated, making each day a rewarding experience.
About the role
As a TFP living consultant, you will take ownership of projects from brief through to completion, managing them autonomously while maintaining commercial discipline and programme integrity.
You will build strong, trusted relationships with designers, clients and suppliers, acting as a confident and knowledgeable representative of TFP living at every stage of the project.
The role requires accurate and consistent use of internal systems to manage orders, track opportunities and maintain pipeline visibility. A solid understanding of the furniture market, including supplier landscape, routes to market, is essential.
You will present ideas clearly and professionally to a range of audiences, from design teams to client stakeholders, and represent the organisation with confidence in both formal and informal settings.
Typical responsibilities:
- lead projects independently, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and timelines
- develop and present product proposals aligned to the client brief, aesthetic and commercial parameters
- prepare high-quality presentations in line with company brand standards
- manage sample coordination in accordance with agreed processes
- obtain supplier pricing and negotiate competitive terms
- prepare accurate quotations and documentation in line with internal procedures
- confidently chair client meetings, both in-office and on site
- maintain clear, consistent communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle
- liaise effectively with suppliers to confirm pricing, specifications and delivery milestones
- collaborate openly with colleagues to ensure joined-up project delivery
- support and contribute to pitches, interviews and new business opportunities
- represent TFP Living at industry and client events when required
About you:
- you have a can do, positive attitude
- you are eager to learn and listen to feedback, take ownership of mistakes and grow from them
- you take a proactive approach to your own learning and development
- you relish the challenge of a fast-paced role
- you are inquisitive and question things to develop an in-depth knowledge of products and processes
- you are comfortable with numerical analysis
- you have an interest and/or a passion for design
- you take accountability and ownership of all project and associated tasks
- you enjoy detailed administrative tasks and execute them to a high level of accuracy
- you are able to meet deadlines
- you are efficient in accomplishing tasks and seeing them through to completion
- you are driven to make a positive impact in everything you do
You may also:
- have previous project management experience in any field
- have product or design-related experience
- have knowledge of the furniture industry and the key manufacturers
What we offer:
- friendly, sociable open-plan office environment
- enhanced holiday allowance in line with length of service (one day added per year up to five years)
- workplace pension
- flexible working
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- employee social events throughout the year
- private healthcare plan
- monthly ‘take-in’ lunches
- kitchen stocked with snacks, fruit & breakfast items
- several clubs and committees
- dog friendly office
The Furniture Practice celebrates diversity in all aspects of our business. We are committed to equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate against anyone based on age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity.
