Explore Administration roles in architecture and design studios across the UK — supporting operations, teams, and creative delivery behind the scenes.
Administration professionals are essential to the smooth running of architecture and design practices. From diary management and office coordination to project support and executive assistance, these roles help ensure that studios stay organised, responsive, and well-resourced.
Ideal for candidates with excellent communication, organisation, and multitasking skills, administration roles offer varied responsibilities and exposure to the creative process. Many professionals use these roles as a springboard into operations, HR, marketing, or project support within design-led businesses. For salary insights and job progression advice, visit our Creative Support & Admin Salary Guide.
Below are frequently asked questions about Administration jobs in architecture — useful for both entry-level applicants and experienced studio professionals.
Common roles include studio administrator, team assistant, office manager, executive assistant, and project admin support.
Not always. While industry knowledge is helpful, most firms prioritise administrative experience, attention to detail, and communication skills.
Salaries range from £25,000 to £35,000 for admin roles, and £40,000+ for experienced office managers or executive assistants. For more detail, view our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide.
Yes. Many architecture practices now offer hybrid or flexible arrangements, particularly for roles that don’t require constant front-of-house presence.
Time management, accuracy, confidentiality, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of tools like Microsoft Office, Outlook, and project filing systems.
Absolutely. Many studio admins move into operations, HR, project coordination, or marketing depending on their interests and exposure within the firm.
Tasks often include answering phones, scheduling meetings, formatting documents, supporting invoicing, managing supplies, and keeping the studio organised.
Yes. Admin focuses on studio and team support, while document controllers manage technical file systems for projects, often working closely with design teams.
Meet the team at HAUS Careers. An Architecture and Design recruitment agency in London, we are a team of ex-industry professionals with varied backgrounds and specialist knowledge in a multiplicity of sectors. At HAUS we love design and have a passion for great Architecture.
Our varied backgrounds and relevant experience allow for a deeper understanding of our industry. Our expert knowledge of Architecture, BIM, Landscape, Interior Design, Urban Design and Creative Support allows us to identify talented professionals and the best practices.
We work with London’s best practices and ensure our candidates are always placed in the right environment. We have a great relationship with both our clients and candidates for this exact reason. We are always looking for the most talented designers and professionals to ensure our industry’s future continues to grow.
At HAUS we understand from experience that recruitment is more than just matching someone’s skillset to a job description.
We are always looking to launch professionals next step in the industry. That’s why we get to know our candidates. We welcome the opportunity to meet over a coffee, tea or beer (or all of the above) so we can get a stronger understanding of their career aspirations and match their specialist skills and experience to the right role.
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There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make either.
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