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Communications & PR Coordinator — Globally Renowned Architecture & Design Studio

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London (full-time, office-based) | c. £38,000–£48,000 depending on experience

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Ignis Partners is working with one of London's most respected international architecture and design practices to find an experienced Communications & PR Coordinator. This is a rare opening within a small, high-calibre comms team at a studio whose work shapes skylines and public realm across the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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The studio

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A large, established practice of 100+ designers, researchers and thinkers, this is a partner-led environment built around context-driven design, long-term value and a genuine commitment to climate and culture. The work spans landmark commercial towers, mixed-use neighbourhoods, healthcare and research campuses, and award-winning sustainable buildings, supported by an in-house research and strategy function. It's a creative, internationally minded studio with a friendly atmosphere, a modern central-London space and excellent transport links.

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The role

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Reporting into senior leadership and working closely with partners, project teams and creatives, you'll help deliver the studio's global PR and communications strategy. Day to day, you'll:

• Shape and contribute ideas to an integrated PR and communications strategy aligned to business goals and brand positioning
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, influencers and key stakeholders
• Draft and coordinate press releases, media statements, speeches, Q&As and other PR materials
• Prepare spokespeople for announcements, interviews and public events
• Develop creative PR campaigns and events to build brand awareness and thought leadership
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, feeding insight and recommendations to leadership
• Support issues management and rapid-response communications
• Work with in-house creatives to keep branding and imagery consistent across all channels
• Manage social media presence across international platforms, internal comms, the studio newsletter and awards submissions

What you'll bring

• Typically 3+ years' experience in a comparable communications or PR role
• A track record of designing and delivering successful multi-channel campaigns (print, broadcast, online, social)
• Media relations experience, including high-profile announcements and sensitive or complex issues
• Strong storytelling instincts and exceptional written and verbal communication
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and confident Word/PowerPoint for executive comms and strategy decks
• Familiarity with social scheduling and analytics tools (e.g. Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Buffer, HubSpot, Google Analytics) and CRM/digital asset management systems
• A degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing or a related field is advantageous
• A genuine passion for design, architecture and cities is a real plus

The person

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This is a small team, so personality fit matters as much as skill. You'll be diplomatic but assertive, friendly but robust, able to challenge constructively and think on your feet. Self-motivated, proactive and well organised.

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The package

• Salary in the region of £38,000–£48,000, depending on experience
• Private healthcare, healthcare cash plan and pension scheme
• A globally fluent studio representing dozens of nationalities and languages
• Modern central-London studio in a vibrant location

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‍Please note: this is a full-time, office-based role in London. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

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To apply, or for a confidential conversation about the role, get in touch with the team at Ignis Partners.

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We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Communications Executive to help deliver our client's Global Communications Plan and continue to raise the profile of the Practice. You will have excellent communication, written and social media skills and enjoy working within a small team. A good knowledge of working with website CMS and social media management dashboards together with InDesign / Affinity is essential.

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Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications and the Communications Manager you will assist in the sourcing, developing, writing and editing of clear and engaging content for press releases and internal, online and digital channels including their e-newsletter, intranet, social media platforms (twitter/LinkedIn/Instagram) and website as well as for company literature. You will be responsible for uploading content and imagery across three websites and work with guidance to enhance website optimisation through content, tagging and linking.

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Skills, knowledge and experience required:

• Good grammar and written skills
• Attention to detail (including proofreading, quality checking, imagery and design).
• Excellent graphic skills including InDesign, Photoshop or Affinity Publisher and Affinity Photo together with PowerPoint.
• Experience with website CMS and social media management dashboards and in writing content suitable for both.
• Ability to work within a small team effectively and deliver tight deadlines on time
• Ability to liaise with other disciplines/team members

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Candidates must be confident communicators verbal and written, skilled and experienced at developing relationships with directors and teams across the organisation, and able to coordinate people efficiently.

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The practice offers a dynamic, friendly working environment and great career development opportunities as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

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Our AJ100 listed client is searching for a Communications Manager for their practice in London.

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As architects, landscape architects and urban designers, they create award winning buildings, living landscapes and thriving urban spaces, using inventive design to solve real life challenges.

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Putting people at the heart of there work, each of the projects is different but the driving force behind every one is the desire to create an environment that is beautiful, sustainable and functional.

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The role will include:

• Prepare and implement the annual communications strategy and budget
• Manage the Practice website, intranet and social media channels
• Draft and issue press releases and manage our involvement in external publications
• Oversee all awards submissions, judging visits and ceremony attendance
• Organise and coordinate the Practice’s presence at events and conferences
• Identify thought leadership/speaking opportunities for key members of staff
• Prepare quarterly communications and research reports for the Executive Board
• Coordinate and chair marketing meetings and communications champions meetings
• Proof and edit outgoing documents/reports
• Support the Communications team with any ad-hoc duties.

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The chosen candidate must:

• A strong understanding of best practice in marketing and communications
• Demonstrable experience and success in a similar role within the creative industries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams and independently
• Interest in and knowledge of the architectural sector and culture
• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualifications.

Our AJ100 listed client is searching for a Communications Coordinator for their practice in London. As architects, landscape architects and urban designers, they create award winning buildings, living landscapes and thriving urban spaces, using inventive design to solve real life challenges. Putting people at the heart of there work, each of the projects is different but the driving force behind every one is the desire to create an environment that is beautiful, sustainable and functional.

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The role will include:

• Prepare and implement the annual communications strategy and budget
• Manage the Practice website, intranet and social media channels
• Draft and issue press releases and manage our involvement in external publications
• Oversee all awards submissions, judging visits and ceremony attendance
• Organise and coordinate the Practice’s presence at events and conferences
• Identify thought leadership /speaking opportunities for key members of staff
• Prepare quarterly communications and research reports for the Executive Board
• Coordinate and chair marketing meetings and communications champions meetings
• Proof and edit outgoing documents / reports
• Support the Communications team with any ad-hoc duties.

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The chosen candidate must:

• A strong understanding of best practice in marketing and communications
• Demonstrable experience and success in a similar role within the creative industries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams and independently
• Interest in and knowledge of the architectural sector and culture
• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualifications.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Communications & Bid Assistant to join our AJ100 listed client in Bath or Manchester, UK. Our client is a progressive and ethical architectural practice. They design with empathy for the human condition, with science for sustainable outcomes, and with art for crafting a beautiful place. The range of their architectural work is extremely broad and includes housing, universities, creative reuse and schools.

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With over 40 years of practice, they now have four offices around the UK. They remain committed to the social and cultural values which underpin their design approach.

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What is your role:

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The Bids & Communications Assistant works alongside the Bid Manager to produce and assemble submissions and track their process. You will assist in reviewing tender requirements and liaise with the Bid Manager, Partners, and other senior members of the practice to collate the required information and submit bids of the highest standard to give the practice the best possible chance of acquiring new projects.

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‍What the role includes:

• Development of bid plans that allow for the timely production of content, reviews, and desktop publishing to meet client deadlines
• Arrange and chair bid preparation meetings
• Collate and edit text for specific bid submissions
• Compile ‘first draft’ responses for review and edit by Partners / Architects
• Collate images for bid submissions
• Compile & coordinate all submissions including graphic layout and print production of all materials
• Document layout and presentation production for interview presentations
• Collate information received from external consultants
• Liaise with and support the internal team in obtaining due diligence information from external consultants.
• Record and audit all bid questions that have been answered
• Update the Bid Support Portal with generic information and bid knowledge data
• All completed submissions to be made available across the practice
• Collate and record feedback on all bids - successful/ unsuccessful for an interrogation
• Perform multiple submissions against rapid and frequent deadlines
• Develop new materials as needed to support business development activities
• To provide cover for the Bid Manager during times of their absence
• To provide cover at times in managing the OJEU processes - searching and recording new work opportunities in UK and Europe in line with company and business plan criteria
• Attend, and at times, prepare and lead the weekly New Work meeting

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‍What makes you good at your job:

• Excellent written English
• Excellent editing and proof-reading skills
• Excellent DTO design skills particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Excellent administration and organisation skills
• Good graphic skills, particularly with effective image to text relationships in the contexts of documents sized A4 and A3
• Communications / Marketing experience is essential
• An interest in Architecture is essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility, with a willingness to tackle a variety of duties and learn new skills
• Effective team player
• Highly motivated
• Keen attention to detail
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

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‍Generous Benefit list including annual profit share, daily lunch, and excellent holiday allowance. ‍

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Bids and Communications Assistant to join our AJ100 listed client in Bath or Manchester, UK. Our client is a progressive and ethical architectural practice. They design with empathy for the human condition, with science for sustainable outcomes, and with art for crafting a beautiful place. The range of their architectural work is extremely broad and includes housing, universities, creative reuse and schools.

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With over 40 years of practice, they now have four offices around the UK. They remain committed to the social and cultural values which underpin their design approach.

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What is your role:

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The Bids & Communications Assistant works alongside the Bid Manager to produce and assemble submissions and track their process. You will assist in reviewing tender requirements and liaise with the Bid Manager, Partners, and other senior members of the practice to collate the required information and submit bids of the highest standard to give the practice the best possible chance of acquiring new projects.

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‍What the role includes:

• Development of bid plans that allow for the timely production of content, reviews, and desktop publishing to meet client deadlines
• Arrange and chair bid preparation meetings
• Collate and edit text for specific bid submissions
• Compile ‘first draft’ responses for review and edit by Partners / Architects
• Collate images for bid submissions
• Compile & coordinate all submissions including graphic layout and print production of all materials
• Document layout and presentation production for interview presentations
• Collate information received from external consultants
• Liaise with and support the internal team in obtaining due diligence information from external consultants.
• Record and audit all bid questions that have been answered
• Update the Bid Support Portal with generic information and bid knowledge data
• All completed submissions to be made available across the practice
• Collate and record feedback on all bids - successful/ unsuccessful for an interrogation
• Perform multiple submissions against rapid and frequent deadlines
• Develop new materials as needed to support business development activities
• To provide cover for the Bid Manager during times of their absence
• To provide cover at times in managing the OJEU processes - searching and recording new work opportunities in UK and Europe in line with company and business plan criteria
• Attend, and at times, prepare and lead the weekly New Work meeting

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‍What makes you good at your job:

• Excellent written English
• Excellent editing and proof-reading skills
• Excellent DTO design skills particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Excellent administration and organisation skills
• Good graphic skills, particularly with effective image to text relationships in the contexts of documents sized A4 and A3
• Communications / Marketing experience is essential
• An interest in Architecture is essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility, with a willingness to tackle a variety of duties and learn new skills
• Effective team player
• Highly motivated
• Keen attention to detail
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

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‍Generous Benefit list including annual profit share, daily lunch, and excellent holiday allowance. ‍