Meet the Architecture Social team
Stephen is the Founder of the Architecture Social and an ambassador for the Architect’s Benevolent Society, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a professional member of the Recruitment Employment Confederation and the Association Of Professional Staffing Companies.
He is also a former elected Council Member of the RIBA, Group Member of RIBA’s Future Architects and Education Group, Visiting Critic and Teaching Assistant of Manchester School of Architecture, professional mentor for Postgraduate Architecture students at the University of Westminster, and a guest lecturer for students of LMJU, MSA and Coventry University.
Hannah Funnell
Associate Director & Head of Architecture
Hannah worked in the industry as creative support for esteemed practices such as WilkinsonEyre, Adjaye Associates, Feix&Merlin as well as Holland Harvey before starting her career in Architecture Recruitment.
Her love for the built environment and experience working in the industry means that she wholeheartedly enjoys discussing projects and guiding candidates through portfolios, this combined with her interpersonal skills enables brilliant and long-lasting placements.
Tom Egerton
Associate
Tom leads the Architecture Social’s In-House recruitment service, which offers practices a revolutionary way to discover and acquire top talent from across the architecture and design industry.
Before joining the Architecture Social, Tom gained extensive experience in the profession working for nearly four years at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) before making the move to architecture recruitment two years ago. At the RIBA, he was pivotal in managing large scale professional events. He was also a key member of the RIBA’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Working Group and managed the Large Practice Expert Advisory Group.
Ricky Fernández
Senior Talent Partner
Ricky is a Senior Talent Partner at Architecture Social, specialising in the Architecture desk, where he connects top talent with leading firms in the industry.
With over five years of experience in the construction industry as a Quantity Surveyor, Ricky developed a deep understanding of construction as a whole before transitioning into the recruitment side of things over two years ago. His background gives him a unique perspective on both the technical and business aspects of the industry, allowing him to match the right professionals with the right opportunities.
Ben Woo
Marketing & Operations Partner
Ben has been working within architecture recruitment since 2023 to connect professionals with impactful career opportunities.
As a former music producer with a background studying the Creative Arts, Ben brings creative flair to Marketing and Operations Team.
Meet the people behind our architecture recruitment, careers and community work.
Working with Architecture Social
We work directly in architecture and design recruitment, so the conversations are specific, practical and close to the market.
The team is small enough for people to take ownership, speak to clients and candidates properly, and see the impact of their work.
Recruitment sits alongside the Architecture Social community, jobs board, podcast and resources, not in a disconnected sales silo.
Current Architecture Social team vacancies
A private and exclusive forum for Architecture & Design professionals and students.
Backed by industry specialists, it’s where you can engage in meaningful conversation, make connections, showcase your work, gain expert insights, and tap into curated opportunities to advance your career or strengthen your studio.
