Homeware Director

The Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet. Bamford is a philosophy rather than a seasonal fashion label. It began with the passionate convictions of our founder Carole Bamford to make natural products using the best artisans from around the world. Bamford was founded on the belief that we need to be mindful of our connection to the earth – to live consciously, respect nature’s resources and the land that provides for us. We believe in the need to nurture body, mind and spirit in tandem – to feel well and to feel happy the three need to be aligned and in harmony.

The Bamford Collection is seeking an exceptional Homeware Director to define and lead the creative, strategic, and commercial vision for our Homeware, Bath & Body, and Home Fragrance categories. This is a senior, brand-shaping role, with a particular emphasis on elevated creative taste, cultural relevance, and timeless luxury. The Director of Home will bring a sensibility aligned with the world’s most refined luxury houses — instinctively understanding how to build products that feel desirable, restrained, emotionally resonant, and enduring.

This role requires a rare balance of creative authority and commercial judgement. You will set the long-term product vision, ensure rigorous execution across all channels, and protect the integrity of the Bamford brand while driving sustainable growth. The role is ideally based at Daylesford Farm in the Cotswolds, working closely with the Founder and leadership team in a highly collaborative, hands-on environment. However, alternative locations may be considered where there is a demonstrably strong working dynamic with the Founder and the wider team. This role is full time and based at the Daylesford Farm office 5 days a week. Competitive salary. International travel required.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the creative vision for the Home categories, setting a clear and elevated aesthetic direction aligned with the Bamford ethos of craftsmanship, sustainability, wellbeing, and understated luxury.
• Act as a creative partner to the Founder, translating instinct, taste, and brand values into commercially successful and culturally relevant product collections.
• Establish a level of design quality, materiality, and finish comparable with leading global luxury houses, ensuring products feel timeless rather than trend-driven.
• Ensure a cohesive and emotionally compelling brand expression across retail, wholesale, e-commerce, and Bamford locations worldwide.
• Serve as a senior brand ambassador internally and externally, articulating product vision with clarity, confidence, and authority.

Product Strategy & Development

• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle across all Home categories, from initial concept and sourcing through to development, launch, and long-term performance.
• Shape a clear category architecture and long-term product roadmap, balancing icon products with considered innovation and evolution.
• Work closely with Creative, Marketing, Retail, E-commerce, Wholesale, and Supply Chain teams to deliver refined, coherent, and high-performing collections.
• Ensure all products meet the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.
• Oversee visual merchandising and product presentation, ensuring storytelling, restraint, and consistency at every customer touchpoint.

Commercial & Category Leadership

• Own category performance across all channels, with responsibility for pricing strategy, margin, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Make disciplined, data-informed decisions around range depth, assortment, and lifecycle management, protecting brand equity while driving profitability.
• Identify growth opportunities and category extensions that feel authentic, credible, and aligned with long-term brand value.
• Monitor market trends and customer insight, applying them selectively and intelligently rather than reactively.

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing product team, setting a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Act as a unifying force across creative and commercial functions, bringing clarity, focus, and momentum to complex projects.
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with global suppliers and manufacturing partners, prioritising craftsmanship, quality, and long-term partnership.

Operational & Global Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution and product standards across all Bamford Collection locations and channels.
• Travel internationally as required to meet suppliers, oversee development, and support key launches.
• Drive operational rigour in product development and sourcing, without compromising creative integrity or brand values.

Skills You Will Bring

• Proven experience at Director level within a luxury, premium, or culturally-led lifestyle brand.
• Demonstrated leadership of Homeware categories; experience across Bath & Body or Fragrance highly advantageous.
• Strong creative eye and product instinct, with the ability to define and defend a clear point of view.
• Deep understanding of luxury brand positioning, storytelling, and customer expectation at the highest level.
• Commercially astute, with experience managing pricing, margin, forecasting, and inventory at scale.
• Confident, credible communicator, able to work closely with founders and senior stakeholders.
• Naturally refined taste level, with an appreciation for craftsmanship, materials, and subtlety.
• Strategic yet hands-on; comfortable moving between concept, detail, and delivery.
• Collaborative, grounded, and emotionally intelligent.
• Flexible on location, with a strong desire to build close, trusted relationships with the Founder and team.
• Passionate about creating products of lasting value, meaning, and beauty.

Perks And Benefits

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.