Planning consultancies operate at the intersection of policy, development, and community — and their administrators keep the complex machinery of applications, deadlines, and client communications running smoothly.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a specialist recruitment consultancy connected to planning and development consultancies across London. We work with firms advising on development management, plan-making, and community engagement, and we understand the unique administrative demands of the planning sector. Our ongoing relationships mean we often hear about administrative roles before they are advertised.

What Our Clients Typically Ask For
Across the planning consultancies we partner with, the consistent requirements for practice administrators include:
• Two to three years of office administration experience, with preference for planning, property, or legal environments
• Confident management of planning application submissions through local authority portals
• Database maintenance for live applications and appeal deadline tracking
• Formatting and preparation of planning statements, design and access statements, and supporting documentation
• Financial administration including client invoicing, fee income tracking, and expense processing
• CPD event coordination and professional body subscription management
• Strong written English and advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
• Knowledge of the UK planning system is a significant advantage

If your organisational precision and professional communication keep consultancies running to deadline, we want to hear from you.

Why Register With Architecture Social
Planning consultancy administration is a specialist niche that benefits from sector-specific knowledge and an understanding of regulatory timelines. When you register with us, your profile is actively reviewed whenever a planning or development consultancy briefs us on an administrative hire. We understand the particular demands of this sector — the deadline-driven culture, the regulatory complexity, and the need for meticulous documentation. Our consultants match you with practices where your skills and sector knowledge will be genuinely valued.

How to Apply
Share your CV with our team, and we will arrange a confidential conversation about your experience and career ambitions. We will keep you at the top of our shortlist and be in touch as soon as a fitting opportunity comes through.