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Margarida Araujo

Permanent Recruitment Consultant

Margarida is a Recruitment Consultant with over 10 years’ experience in the industry, originally coming from an Architecture and Interior Design background. This foundation equipped her with sector insight and led her to begin her recruitment career at RIBA Appointments, before joining 9B Careers. She specialises in recruiting across Architecture, Interior Design, Architectural Technology, Design Management, and related fields.

Her international upbringing has enabled her to connect effectively with people from varied cultural and professional backgrounds, and she is known for her personal, honest, and committed approach, with a strong focus on building long-term relationships and delivering thoughtful, well-matched placements.

Outside of work, Margarida is a dedicated volunteer at a dog shelter, enjoys sports and fitness, travelling, and discovering great food. 

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