Thérèse joined Architype in 2014, following a career in the voluntary sector, including support to the community land trust movement.

Thérèse has overseen the development of the People (HR) function at Architype during the practice’s growth since 2019. She is passionate about fostering a values-driven culture where our co-owners feel able to ‘bring their whole selves to work’ and she feels privileged to serve Architype's talented team.

Her favourite joke is “How do you stop people talking to you at a party?... Tell them you work in HR…” Mindful that there is a truth here she is extra keen to ensure Architype retains the creative and caring working culture we are proud of and that therefore means keeping an eye on balancing good HR practice with pragmatism, creativity and warmth.

Thérèse now leads a team of 3 - working with Eleni Germanou and Lizzie Brown to develop and operate the people systems for the benefit of the practice and all our co-owners.

Education

Thérèse has a BA (Hons) in Theology and Religious Studies, a CIPD Diploma in HR Management (Level 5) and an NVQ in Neighbour and Community Mediation. She has also graduated from the school of life having parented 2 fabulous children who have taught her more than any course ever could, about how to work with people.