Project Manager: Humphries Weaving
Humphries Weaving design and weave bespoke fabrics for historic institutions, interior designers, architects, artists and ecclesiastical projects. They are one of three esteemed companies weaving at Sudbury Silk Mills. The mill is fully vertical, including fabric design, yarn dyeing, warping, weaving and finishing and is OEKO-TEX® STeP accredited and received a King’s Award for Sustainable Development in 2025.
They are searching for a Project Manager to join their established team. You will project manage the fabric design development process with their clients, known internally as an Account Manager.
The role
· This is your opportunity to be the face of Humphries Weaving and develop exceptional relationships to deliver sustainable, profitable growth through new business development within existing customers, new customers and new territories.
· You will promote the capabilities of the company, to internal and external stakeholders, and hold responsibility for market development, customer relationships and distribution channels, including working with specifiers and introducers.
· You will need to develop a great understanding of our markets, using intelligence to develop a strategic sales plan maximising opportunities and mitigating risks.
· Most importantly, you will be responsible for maintaining the high standards of service, providing their customers with the best solutions to their needs.
· You will be actively involved in product development, innovation and improvements across the business.
· This is a textile-product development driven role; generating inspirational fabrics from client briefs, through design decisions, yarn combinations, sophisticated colouring and inspiring presentation of developments.
· Whether contemporary or historic recreation, understanding the project scope and context to make appropriate recommendations and guide the client through the development and decision-making process.
Who are they looking for?
At Humphries Weaving, they recognise that learning is a continuous part of everyday life, you will be given the opportunity to learn and develop. To be successful in this role you will need a particular set of skills and experience which include;
· Someone with proven commercial experience who enjoys nurturing exceptional relationships with distinguished clients.
· A person that is highly organised and energised by managing numerous concepts and projects concurrently from inception, through development and manufacturing to delivery.
· You will be detail orientated and methodical in your approach with the resolve to achieve successful project outcomes.
· Have strong communication skills, able to adapt tone, language and presentation style
appropriately.
· An authentic interest in heritage textiles, historic environments and decorative arts; with a sensitivity to colour, texture and an appreciation of contemporary creative design and craft.
· Aptitude of a good team player, providing positive contributions to the team and supporting others. Holding a strong focus on execution of ideas and successful project conclusions.
· Someone who proactively considers innovation and improvement activity as part of their daily approach.
· Ability to create and implement an active development plan to maximise market and geographical opportunities and promote their capabilities, you will set and manage a budget.
· This is a mill-based role in Sudbury, Suffolk but the flexibility and enthusiasm to travel in the UK and internationally is required.
· You will be representing Humphries Weaving within the market, at industry events and networking opportunities
