Discover HR Assistant roles in architecture and design studios — supporting recruitment, people operations, and studio culture.
HR Assistants provide essential support in managing people processes across architecture practices. From scheduling interviews and onboarding new hires to maintaining HR records and supporting training initiatives, these roles contribute to the wellbeing and structure of growing creative teams.
Ideal for individuals with a strong organisational mindset and an interest in people-focused roles, HR Assistant positions offer excellent entry points into human resources, people and culture, or studio operations. Whether in-house at a small practice or part of a larger HR team, this category opens doors to impactful work. For salary benchmarks and progression advice, see our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide.
Below are frequently asked questions about HR Assistant roles in architecture — ideal for those starting a career in people and culture within the creative industry.
They support recruitment, onboarding, employee recordkeeping, training coordination, and general people-related administration.
Not always. While a CIPD Level 3 qualification can help, many studios hire candidates with admin, recruitment, or people-focused experience and strong organisational skills.
Salaries typically range from £26,000 to £35,000 depending on experience and firm size. See our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide for more.
HR Assistants may use HRIS systems (like Breathe or BambooHR), Excel, Outlook, and ATS platforms for recruitment.
It’s primarily administrative but highly people-focused — ideal for those who enjoy supporting teams, building culture, and streamlining studio life.
Yes. With experience and qualifications, many progress to HR Officer, People and Culture Advisor, or HR Manager roles.
Absolutely. They often coordinate with hiring managers, operations, finance, and studio leadership — especially during recruitment or performance review periods.
Yes. Many studios offer flexible or hybrid arrangements, especially for HR teams supporting multiple departments and digital HR systems.
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.
If you know someone who you think would be suitable for one of our positions, then please do not hesitate to send your name, and the contact details for the person you are referring, to hello@hauscareers.com
If the person you refer is successfully placed, and they pass a three-month probationary period, you’ll receive £150, and we will also donate £150 to a charity of your choice.
There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make either.
Refer a friend and get a £300 referral fee when we get them a job.
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