Lead healthcare and education projects that improve lives — where your design leadership, technical expertise, and client relationships shape buildings of lasting public value.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a specialist recruitment consultancy connecting senior architectural leaders with healthcare and education-focused practices across the UK. We work with studios delivering NHS hospitals, mental health facilities, primary care centres, schools, and university buildings. Director-level appointments in these sectors are almost always handled through confidential recruitment processes, and our longstanding client relationships mean we are trusted with these searches.

What our clients typically ask for
— A chartered architect (ARB/RIBA) with a strong track record of leading healthcare or education projects through RIBA stages 0-7
— Deep knowledge of HTM, HBN, BB103, and other sector-specific compliance frameworks
— Proven business development ability with experience winning public sector commissions, framework bids, and competitive tenders
— Design leadership that balances clinical or educational functionality with architectural quality and patient or student wellbeing
— Experience managing multi-disciplinary consultant teams and navigating complex stakeholder environments
— Financial management skills including fee planning, resource allocation, and project profitability
— A commitment to evidence-based design and measurable outcomes for building users

If your architectural leadership has delivered healthcare or education buildings that genuinely improve outcomes for their users, we want to hear from you.

Why Register With Architecture Social
Director-level roles in healthcare and education architecture demand a rare combination of sector expertise, design quality, and client management skill. These appointments are handled with the utmost discretion, and practices rely on us to identify candidates who meet this standard. Registering with us places you at the centre of our senior network, ensuring you are considered first when a practice briefs us on a leadership appointment. Every interaction is completely confidential.

How to Apply
Apply to one of our live Director-level listings, or submit a speculative application and share your sector experience. We will keep your profile in our senior shortlist and contact you as soon as the ideal leadership opportunity surfaces — discreetly, promptly, and with your interests protected.