Architectural job vacancies fell off a cliff in March and April, with specialist recruiters reporting drops of up to 80% in two weeks.

Practices of all sizes instituted recruitment freezes when the pandemic hit Britain in March – before 70% took advantage of the job retention scheme the following month.

In the last fortnight confidence has begun to rally with some practices looking to hire, they said. Interviews have taken place in parks and even while cycling across London.

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