Speculative Application – IT Manager (Architecture Practice)
Keep the studio online, the data secure and every designer’s workstation running at peak performance.
Who We Are
Architecture Social is a recruitment partner and professional community serving architects, interior designers and multi-disciplinary studios. These practices depend on an IT Manager to blend hands-on support with forward-looking infrastructure projects. They brief us well before a vacancy appears, so we maintain an active shortlist of tech-savvy managers ready to step in.
What our clients typically ask for
5–8 years’ experience delivering first- and second-line support while managing small IT teams in a design, engineering or creative agency setting
Proven administration of Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Windows Server, networking and endpoint-management tools (Intune, Jamf or similar)
Working knowledge of Autodesk suites, Adobe CC, BIM 360 / ACC or Asite, plus licence-compliance oversight and upgrade roll-outs
Robust backup, disaster-recovery and cyber-security practice—MFA, patching, endpoint protection and user awareness training
Vendor and asset management skills: procuring laptops, drafting SLAs, monitoring budgets and negotiating renewals
Friendly, plain-English communication—able to train architects under deadline pressure and translate tech risks for directors
Why Register With Architecture Social
Early access to opportunities is standard—studios brief us before IT-manager roles reach the open market. We align your stack expertise, support philosophy and career goals with the right environment, then back you with salary benchmarks, CV feedback and a discreet recruitment process that keeps you in control. Inside the Architecture Social platform you can also join peer forums, attend IT-leadership webinars and tap into practical career tools.
How to Apply
If you spot a live vacancy that fits, apply through the listing and we’ll champion your candidacy. Nothing suitable today? Submit a speculative application here. Your profile joins our IT-Manager talent pool, and we’ll contact you the moment the ideal opportunity appears.
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