Discover Personal Assistant roles in architecture and design practices — providing high-level support to directors and senior leadership teams.
Personal Assistants (PAs) in architecture firms provide essential administrative and organisational support to senior leaders. From diary and inbox management to coordinating meetings, travel, and confidential communications, PAs help streamline operations so studio leaders can focus on design, strategy, and client work.
These roles are perfect for calm, proactive professionals with excellent communication and multitasking skills. Whether supporting one director or working across a leadership team, Personal Assistants are trusted collaborators and often act as the glue behind busy creative environments. For pay guidance and long-term opportunities, visit our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide.
Below are frequently asked questions about Personal Assistant roles in architecture — ideal for experienced administrators and career PAs in creative sectors.
They support directors or partners by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, booking travel, handling correspondence, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
Not necessarily. Strong PA experience is usually more important, though familiarity with architecture or design environments is beneficial.
Salaries typically range from £35,000 to £50,000 depending on seniority, responsibilities, and the size of the practice. See our Creative Support & Administration Salary Guide for more.
Discretion, time management, problem-solving, proactive thinking, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Excellent written and verbal communication is also crucial.
Yes. Many progress into Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or Operations roles, and some transition into HR, marketing, or studio coordination.
Most are in-person due to the high level of support required, though some firms offer hybrid options depending on director preferences.
Yes. In some studios, a PA may support two or three senior team members — especially where schedules overlap or workloads vary.
Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel), Teams, Zoom, and scheduling platforms. Some roles also use expenses and CRM 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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