PUBLIC PRACTICE

What do Architects do in the public sector? Architects working for the public sector ensure that buildings and neighbourhoods are well-designed and sustainable, using their skills in planning, managing projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Due to their dynamic skillset, Architects can work in a wide range of roles, including urban design, sustainability, economic development and property development. To learn more about #Architects, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ebFBUXjC If you're interested in a career in the public sector, take our quiz to see if you're eligible for the Associate Programme: https://lnkd.in/eSUjptkk

We know that many local authorities have found difficulty attracting qualified or skilled candidates to their teams. When Matthew Carney hired Mark via our Associate Programme, it was to bring new urban design expertise to Warrington Borough Council. He had this to say: “We're delighted that Mark joined us through Public Practice at Warrington Borough Council. We've looked for a number of years to try and bring urban design expertise into the team but found it to be a challenging market to bring in urban design professionals. Public Practice made that easy for us. We've seen the benefits of Mark providing advice on planning applications, getting involved with council projects, and working on planning policy documents.” Matthew Carney Warrington Borough Council To find out more about how our team can support your recruitment needs, visit: https://lnkd.in/ewDwyNN4

Each month, the PUBLIC PRACTICE team goes on an away day to learn about different places across England. This week, we travelled to St Albans in Hertfordshire. We walked from the city station to the historic city centre and from Verulamium Park to St Albans Cathedral. We were met by where we met Public Practice Aluma George Burgess from St Albans City & District Council and Issy Spence from Hemel Garden Communities who took us on a walking tour along the River Ver to Charter Market, where we had lunch. We had the opportunity to visit a former City Centre Opportunity Site, now Jubilee Square, which is soon to open next door to the Civic Centre & Offices, before seeing contemporary projects along The Alban Way, a former railway turned greenway. And, of course, there was ice cream. Would you like to join our team? Apply for the Project Co-ordinator role. https://lnkd.in/e9ubRagN Deadline 22 May.

We believe that diversifying in-house placemaking skills can improve the quality of everyday places for everyone. In 2022, Jack Richards became St Helens Council's first Public Practice Associate and ARB-registered architect in recent memory as part of the Associate Programme's expansion into northern England with support from Homes England. This case study delves into Richards' role at the council, particularly his work enhancing housing design standards and how this has impacted homes and places. We explore how Jack has leveraged skills from his public sector peers and brought new in-house design expertise to the team. Read more about Jack’s journey and the St Helens team here: https://lnkd.in/eYqtDrfj Author Ellen Peirson Are you looking to bring new skills into your public sector team? Book a call with Alex Govier to learn more about our Associate Programme. https://lnkd.in/efFfMPb8 #Placemaking #InterdisciplinaryTeams #LocalPlan #innovation 

Next week, we will be at UKREiiF with Estates Gazette to host a workshop on what it means to Learn to Fail Forward. We aim to encourage open discussions on risk-taking, learnings and ‘failures’, which we hope will build cross-sector empathy and redefine what leadership can look like. Together with industry speakers from across the public sector, we will explore how failures can be crucial milestones for success. Do you want to build your public sector team's capacity to enable more risk-taking? Learn more about how Public Practice's recruitment services can support your team’s ambitions: https://lnkd.in/ewDwyNN4

Our Alum, Suzanne Mei Coong, shared her career journey from architectural training to working in the public sector. She reflected on her experiences, including the importance of collaboration and strategic thinking in shaping impactful urban spaces. Read about her experience in Building Design: https://lnkd.in/dJs6XrQ9

Are you looking to diversify your placemaking skills? Discover how the Associate Programme can support you in your search for a public sector role, as well as provide a unique professional network and tailored training. Join our information sessions, where you'll have the chance to connect with our Programme Manager, Jessica Littlewood, our Learning & Development Manager, Harriet Fisher, and Associate Programme Alums. Join us for the info sessions and Q&A on: Tuesday 14 May, 17:30 – 18:30 with Alums Megan Rourke and Morgan Wild https://lnkd.in/eDpfPHAw Thursday 23 May, 12:00 PM – 01:00 with Alums Luke Kon and Selma Hooley https://lnkd.in/eStqj2jF Register now to book your place.

What do Engineers do in the public sector? #Engineers, depending on their specialisation, offer advice regarding development design and construction, conduct site investigations and prepare tender documents for specialised contractors. They may also develop designs and communicate technical details to decision-makers. Engineers are well-suited for various public sector roles, such as project management, planning, and sustainability. To learn more about Engineers, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eHREPYQ5 If you're interested in a career in the public sector, take our quiz to see if you're eligible for the Associate Programme: https://lnkd.in/eSUjptkk

In March 2024, we held our Forum in Sheffield and invited speakers, from artists to local authority officers, who are working to build pride of place in a local community. This article shares the key discussions and reflections from the event, and Harriet Fisher, our Learning & Development Manager, shares her own personal thoughts on the topic, from changing perceptions to developing a clear vision and commitment to quality design. Read more about Harriet's insights in the essay: https://lnkd.in/e7Mi6scf Photography by Dion Barrett Speakers included Jo Peel, Mark Mobbs, Nkechi O., Harshada Deshpande and Matthew Hayman. Good placemaking is about the feel and identity of places, and a well-resourced public sector is crucial for creating everyday places for everyone. If you're struggling to recruit for your placemaking team, speak to Alex Govier, our Partnerships Manager, about how Public Practice can support you: https://lnkd.in/efFfMPb8

What do Urban Designers do in the public sector? Urban Designers in the public sector create and improve places to make them better for everyone. They bring economic benefits, strengthen communities, and help protect the environment. Professionals with a background in urban design find opportunities in various built environment positions within the public sector. These roles include development management, where they advise during pre-application stages, and masterplanning, where they contribute to design standards and guidelines, among other responsibilities. To learn more about #UrbanDesigners, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eBMsHq4k If you're interested in a career in the public sector, take our quiz to see if you're eligible for the Associate Programme: https://lnkd.in/eSUjptkk