Find the people to move important work forward
Find the people to move important work forward
Reach experienced built environment professionals beyond your usual recruitment routes.
A supported route to experienced professionals
Work with Public Practice to recruit talented, motivated placemaking professionals who want to develop their careers in public service as Associates.

A supported route to experienced professionals
The Associate Programme helps Authority planning, regeneration and placemaking teams reach experienced built environment professionals beyond their usual recruitment routes. Public Practice selects candidates, helps you find the right match and supports both sides throughout the placement.
See whether the programme could fit your team
Use the Recruitment Guide to understand:
- How the Associate Programme works
- The roles and skills represented in the Candidate Pool
- How Associates are selected and matched to Authority roles
- Programme fees and the support your team receives
- Case studies and stories from Authority peers about what the programme has enabled for their teams

Karan Pancholi Regeneration Manager, Croydon Council
"They’ve strengthened our capacity, they’ve brought fresh thinking and helped us progress work."
Explore what the Associate Programme could make possible for your team.
Have a role you need to fill?
Book a conversation
Discuss the skills and experience your team needs and whether the Associate Programme could be the right recruitment route with Daniel, our Head of Recruitment.