Creative studios need practice managers who understand both the art and the business.
Who We Are
Architecture Social is a specialist recruitment consultancy partnering with landscape architecture studios, urban design practices, and environmental design firms across the UK. We are frequently briefed on practice manager roles by studio directors who need trusted professionals to lead financial planning, HR, and operations. These roles are central to the health of growing studios, and our clients rely on us to identify exceptional candidates.
What Our Clients Typically Ask For
• Financial planning and management — monthly P&L, cash flow forecasting, and annual budgeting
• Implementation of time recording and project cost tracking systems for accurate resource allocation
• HR management including recruitment pipelines, graduate programme coordination, and payroll administration
• Apprenticeship levy management, work experience placements, and university relationships for graduate recruitment
• Marketing activities — website updates, social media strategy, awards submissions, and case study production
• Experience managing the business operations of a creative or design-led practice
• Proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to work as a trusted partner to studio directors
If your ability to balance creativity and commerce helps studios grow with confidence, we want to hear from you.
Why Register With Architecture Social
Landscape and urban design studios are expanding rapidly, and practice manager roles in this sector are highly sought-after. Registering with Architecture Social means you will be among the first to learn about opportunities at studios doing exciting, design-led work. We get to know your professional strengths, the type of studio culture you enjoy, and the scale of practice where you do your best work. When a studio needs exactly what you offer, we will be in touch.
How to Apply
Submit your CV with a brief summary of your practice management experience. We will arrange a confidential discussion and will contact you personally as soon as a matching opportunity arises.