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Associate EIA and Sustainability Recruiter
Role
Practice Manager
Contract
Full-Time
Location
Birmingham
Ref
OM250429
About the Company
This respected, interdisciplinary design studio brings together landscape architects, urban designers, and ecologists to deliver nature-led, resilient places across the UK. With a strong reputation in the residential, infrastructure, and strategic land sectors, the practice is committed to design that makes a positive and lasting impact.
Located in the heart of Birmingham, the studio is entering an exciting new phase of development—investing in its internal operations to support long-term growth, creativity, and efficiency. This role offers a rare opportunity to help shape how the business runs and supports its people.
About the Role
As Practice Manager, you’ll play a central role in supporting the strategic and operational effectiveness of the business. Reporting directly to the Directors, you’ll oversee studio-wide functions including HR, quality assurance, health & safety, internal communications, and IT coordination.
You’ll lead the administrative, graphics, and communications teams while acting as the key liaison for external consultants and suppliers. From day-to-day operations to long-term planning, you’ll help ensure the studio runs smoothly, supports its people effectively, and is set up to thrive.
This is a hands-on and strategic opportunity for someone who thrives on continuous improvement, strong organisation, and enabling a creative team to do their best work. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-driven environment with access to hybrid working, flexible arrangements, and training support—alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.
About You
* You have 5+ years’ experience in practice/studio operations, ideally within a creative or consultancy environment
* You’re highly organised, proactive, and confident managing systems, people, and performance
* You’ve led on HR processes, staff onboarding, and internal communications
* You’re familiar with collaborative tools such as SharePoint, MS Teams, and resource planning software
* You’re confident balancing strategic leadership with operational detail
* You communicate clearly, manage relationships well, and are comfortable leading internal teams
* You’re motivated by continuous improvement and want to help shape how a studio evolves
Contact
To express your interest in this opportunity, please contact:
Caitlin Dawson
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management
* Industries
Architecture and Planning
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