Bids Manager (Maternity Cover) — Globally Renowned Architecture & Design Studio

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London (full-time, fixed-term, office-based) | c. £45,000–£55,000 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 Bids Manager for a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is a great opportunity to lead the bidding function at a studio whose work shapes landmark buildings and public realm across the UK and internationally.

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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. 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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Working as part of a small bidding team and reporting into business development, you'll lead and coordinate high-quality bid submissions across UK and international opportunities, working closely with partners, project teams and the wider business development function. Day to day, you'll:

• Lead and manage the bids function (currently a team of two), providing direction, oversight and professional development
• Prepare and coordinate bid submissions, applying strong knowledge of the RFP process in the UK and internationally
• Coordinate input from partners and project teams
• Tailor CVs, case studies and standard content for each submission
• Maintain the bid library and content database
• Review submissions for quality, accuracy and compliance
• Support interview preparation and presentation materials
• Track opportunities and bid outcomes
• Maintain sub-consultant relationships
• Manage vendor portals and keep registrations up to date
• Support global business development and maintain the practice's CRM

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What you'll bring

• 3+ years' experience preparing and coordinating architectural bid submissions, with demonstrable understanding of the bid management process
• Knowledge of the RFP process in both UK and international markets
• An architectural background or a strong interest in architecture, construction and the creative process
• An understanding of the design and procurement process; knowledge of contractual matters is an advantage
• A talent for writing concisely and clearly, with excellent attention to detail and a thorough approach
• Strong organisational, administrative and document-production skills
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop and InDesign
• Proven ability to lead and develop a small business development team

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The person

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This is a small, close-knit team, so personality fit is vital. You'll be self-disciplined, entrepreneurial and confident in a creative environment — diplomatic but assertive, friendly but robust, able to challenge constructively and think on your feet. A relationship-builder who can influence cross-functionally, earn the trust of senior management and architectural staff alike, and stay calm and flexible under deadline pressure.

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The package

• Salary in the region of £45,000–£55,000, 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, fixed-term maternity cover role based in the London office. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

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

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Our client is an award-winning architecture and design studio with a long-standing reputation for quality, sustainability and creative excellence. Working across a diverse range of sectors — from workplace and hospitality to residential and heritage — they have built an enviable track record and a loyal client base. With a collegiate, people-first culture and a growing multi-studio presence, this is a practice with genuine ambition and a great environment in which to develop your career.

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They are now looking for a Bids & Marketing Coordinator to join their small, close-knit Marketing, Bids, Graphics and Branding team on a permanent basis, available to start as soon as possible.

The Role

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‍This is a hands-on, fast-paced role at the heart of the practice’s growth activity. You will manage and drive pre-qualification and tender submissions from start to finish, producing compelling, well-crafted documents that communicate the studio’s expertise, experience and values. Our client typically runs around five submissions per month, with two or three active simultaneously and a standard turnaround of a couple of weeks — though last-minute requests do arise. The ability to stay calm, organised and focused under pressure is therefore essential.

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You will work closely with architects, directors and project teams to gather content, shape narratives and deliver polished submissions on time. The variety of typologies the practice works across means the role is genuinely varied and engaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end pre-qualification and tender submissions
• Write, edit and tailor compelling responses that effectively communicate the practice’s strengths
• Produce and maintain a content library including project sheets, CVs and capability statements
• Design and lay out submission documents, primarily using Adobe InDesign
• Manage multiple concurrent submissions and deadlines without compromising on quality
• Monitor new business pipelines and identify relevant opportunities
• Ensure all submissions are brand-compliant, accurate and professionally presented
• Support wider team activity including award submissions, social media and website content as required

About You

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We are looking for a proactive bid professional with strong copywriting skills and a proven ability to manage multiple submissions simultaneously. You’ll be comfortable working in a small team, liaising with senior stakeholders, and turning complex information into clear, persuasive copy.

Essential

• 1–3 years’ experience in a bids, practice growth or marketing coordination role, ideally within a design or creative professional services environment
• Excellent copywriting skills —clear, persuasive and tailored to audience
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple submissions concurrently under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and a thorough approach to proof-reading and quality control
• Confident communicator, able to brief and liaise effectively with directors and senior team members
• Highly organised with strong time management and the ability to reprioritise quickly

Desirable

• Experience using Adobe InDesign to produce professional submission and marketing documents
• Familiarity with monitoring new business pipelines and opportunities
• An interest in architecture, design or the built environment

What’s on Offer

• £35,000 – £40,000 salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working with a Central London studio base
• A small, supportive team where your contribution is visible and genuinely valued
• Varied, interesting work across a wide range of sectors and submission types
• Opportunity to contribute to award submissions, branding and wider marketing activity
• A studio culture that invests in people through training, mentoring and professional development

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If you have strong bids experience, excellent writing skills and are looking for your next move within a creative, design-led environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with your CV and a brief note on your bids background.

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The Studio

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This is a rare opportunity to join a multi-award-winning interior design consultancy whose work spans some of the world's most celebrated hospitality and hotel projects. With a portfolio that includes iconic restaurants, luxury hotel spaces, and globally recognised brand environments — from intimate London dining rooms to five-star resorts — the studio is known for creating spaces that are as commercially astute as they are visually extraordinary.

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A tight-knit team of around ten, the studio punches well above its weight. With three directors at the helm and an enviable client list that reads like a who's who of the hospitality world, the business is now embarking on a period of further growth — and marketing is central to that ambition.

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The Role

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We are looking for a part-time (4 days per week) Marketing Manager to lead bold, multi-channel marketing — from shaping the annual strategy and growing client relationships, to securing press wins and amplifying the studio's presence in the luxury hospitality world. This is a newly created, standalone position reporting to the Brand Director, with real autonomy to build the function from scratch and — in time — potentially grow a team around you.

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The central challenge is an interesting one: while the studio's F&B reputation is well established, its capabilities stretch far beyond restaurants. Your role will be to broaden that narrative - repositioning the brand in the minds of existing and prospective clients to reflect the full breadth of what the studio offers, from hotel communal spaces to arts venues and retail environments.

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Key Responsibilities

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Strategy & Brand

• Develop and own the annual marketing strategy, setting clear objectives across channels and audiences
• Drive brand repositioning beyond F&B, cross-selling the  studio's wider capabilities to existing and new clients
• Support new business pitches, bids and client-facing presentations

Digital Marketing

• Plan and execute email marketing campaigns end-to-end using platforms such as Mailchimp — from segmentation and list management through to design, copy and performance analysis
• Develop a content marketing strategy — commissioning and producing case studies, editorial and thought leadership that showcase the studio's expertise
• Explore affiliate and partnership opportunities with industry publications and complementary organisations
• Monitor performance across all digital channels and use insight to improve effectiveness

Brand & Content

• Curate the studio's visual identity across all touchpoints,  ensuring imagery and messaging reflect the quality of the work
• Use Adobe Photoshop and InDesign to produce marketing materials, campaign assets and presentations
• Manage social media as one component of the broader marketing mix

Press & Profile

• Pursue press coverage across design, architecture, hospitality and luxury lifestyle media
• Build relationships with journalists, editors and industry influencers
• Identify and manage award submissions to strengthen the studio's profile

What We're Looking For

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This is not a social media-led role. We need someone who can think and execute across the full digital channel mix, with the strategic capability to tie it all together. You will come from a creative, architecture, interiors or arts publication background, with a strong creative eye and the confidence to curate visual content that does justice to exceptional work.

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Essential

• Proven digital marketing experience
• Hands-on experience with Mailchimp or similar email platforms
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• Experience developing and owning a marketing strategy
• Background in a creative, architecture, interiors or arts publication environment
• A self-starter comfortable working independently and building from the ground up

‍Desirable

• Experience with affiliate or partnership marketing
• Experience supporting pitches and new business presentations
• Existing press contacts in design, hospitality or luxury lifestyle  media

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What's On Offer

• Hybrid working: 1 day from home per week after probation
• Remote working package: up to 3 weeks per year
• Benefits package

The Studio

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This is a rare opportunity to join a multi-award-winning interior design consultancy whose work spans some of the world's most celebrated hospitality and hotel projects. With a portfolio that includes iconic restaurants, luxury hotel spaces, and globally recognised brand environments — from intimate London dining rooms to five-star resorts — the studio is known for creating spaces that are as commercially astute as they are visually extraordinary.

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A tight-knit team of around ten, the studio punches well above its weight. With three directors at the helm and an enviable client list that reads like a who's who of the hospitality world, the business is now embarking on a period of further growth — and marketing is central to that ambition.

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The Role

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We are looking for a Marketing Manager to lead bold, multi-channel marketing — from shaping the annual strategy and growing client relationships, to securing press wins and amplifying the studio's presence in the luxury hospitality world. This is a newly created, standalone position reporting to the Brand Director, with real autonomy to build the function from scratch and — in time — potentially grow a team around you.

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The central challenge is an interesting one: while the studio's F&B reputation is well established, its capabilities stretch far beyond restaurants. Your role will be to broaden that narrative - repositioning the brand in the minds of existing and prospective clients to reflect the full breadth of what the studio offers, from hotel communal spaces to arts venues and retail environments.

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Key Responsibilities

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Strategy & Brand

• Develop and own the annual marketing strategy, setting clear objectives across channels and audiences
• Drive brand repositioning beyond F&B, cross-selling the  studio's wider capabilities to existing and new clients
• Support new business pitches, bids and client-facing presentations

Digital Marketing

• Plan and execute email marketing campaigns end-to-end using platforms such as Mailchimp — from segmentation and list management through to design, copy and performance analysis
• Develop a content marketing strategy — commissioning and producing case studies, editorial and thought leadership that showcase the studio's expertise
• Explore affiliate and partnership opportunities with industry publications and complementary organisations
• Monitor performance across all digital channels and use insight to improve effectiveness

Brand & Content

• Curate the studio's visual identity across all touchpoints,  ensuring imagery and messaging reflect the quality of the work
• Use Adobe Photoshop and InDesign to produce marketing materials, campaign assets and presentations
• Manage social media as one component of the broader marketing mix

Press & Profile

• Pursue press coverage across design, architecture, hospitality and luxury lifestyle media
• Build relationships with journalists, editors and industry influencers
• Identify and manage award submissions to strengthen the studio's profile

What We're Looking For

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This is not a social media-led role. We need someone who can think and execute across the full digital channel mix, with the strategic capability to tie it all together. You will come from a creative, architecture, interiors or arts publication background, with a strong creative eye and the confidence to curate visual content that does justice to exceptional work.

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Essential

• Proven digital marketing experience
• Hands-on experience with Mailchimp or similar email platforms
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• Experience developing and owning a marketing strategy
• Background in a creative, architecture, interiors or arts publication environment
• A self-starter comfortable working independently and building from the ground up

‍Desirable

• Experience with affiliate or partnership marketing
• Experience supporting pitches and new business presentations
• Existing press contacts in design, hospitality or luxury lifestyle  media

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What's On Offer

• Hybrid working: 1 day from home per week after probation
• Remote working package: up to 3 weeks per year
• Benefits package

About the Role:

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Our client, a respected and award-winning architecture practice of around 30 people, is seeking a Marketing Manager to join their team in northwest London.

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The studio is known for its design-led portfolio across cultural, residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the studio’s profile, supporting the architectural team with portfolio preparation, managing communications, and helping define the practice’s voice within the architectural industry.

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The role is fully office-based. The practice is well regarded within the industry and offers the opportunity to take on a high-profile marketing position within a collaborative, design-focused team.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Manage press engagement and client-facing communications.
• Lead on the preparation of portfolios, presentations, and award submissions.
• Develop content for social media platforms, newsletters, and the practice website.
• Identify speaking, exhibition, and publication opportunities for the studio.
• Establish and maintain brand identity and graphic standards.
• Support bid and business development activities with senior team members.
• Work directly with senior leadership on special projects, such as research and publications.

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‍Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a marketing or communications role within an architectural or design practice (mandatory).
• Strong graphic design skills (Adobe Suite).
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Confident engaging with press and potential clients.
• Highly organised, with strong time management skills.
• Based in London, with the ability to work fully in-office.

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Why Apply?

• Salary range: £40,000 – £65,000 (DOE).
• Opportunity to shape the external profile of a design-led, award-winning practice.
• Performance-related discretionary bonus scheme.
• 20 days’ annual leave plus 3 discretionary days at Christmas.
• Regular CPD seminars and events to support training.
• Time off in lieu for pre-approved overtime.
• Snacks, refreshments, and team social events.

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On behalf of our client, a world-renowned architectural firm with an impressive portfolio and an exceptional leadership team, we are recruiting for a talented Bid Coordinator to join their thriving London studio.

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Located in the heart of Central London, this prestigious practice is looking to expand its dynamic and collaborative Bid team. As Bid Coordinator, you will play a key role in the development of high-quality submissions and marketing collateral, working closely with the Senior Marketing Manager and wider team.

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Key responsibilities:

• Coordinating and preparing compelling bid and proposal documents
• Drafting, editing, and organising marketing materials and content
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure deadlines and brand standards are met
• Supporting business development initiatives through polished and strategic communications

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for architecture and a flair for producing impactful content. You'll be joining a creative and fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly support the firm’s continued success on major global projects.  To be shortlisted, you will need to have Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.  Knowledge of Illustrator would be advantageous.

The Role

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Our client is an award-winning architecture practice with studios in London, Leeds, and Manchester, renowned for creating impactful, people-centered architecture that shapes the future of the built environment.

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The London studio, located in the vibrant hub of Camden Town, is seeking a Marketing & Bids Coordinator to play a key role in the firm’s marketing, business development, and bid processes. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to shape the firm's brand, support new business initiatives, and collaborate closely with directors to drive growth.

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This role offers excellent career progression, with the potential to expand the marketing team and step into a leadership role within a few years.

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If you have 1–3 years (or more) of experience in marketing and bid coordination, ideally within architecture, construction, or the built environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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Key Responsibilities‍

Marketing & Branding

• Develop brochures, presentations, and marketing collateral.
• Manage digital content strategy across social media, the website, and newsletters.
• Oversee award submissions and press releases.
• Ensure brand consistency across all materials.

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Business Development & Communications

• Track CRM data, manage client relationships, and analyse campaign performance.
• Organise events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
• Lead internal communication strategies and update the company intranet.

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Bid Coordination

• Monitor tender trackers for new business opportunities.
• Prepare and submit EOIs, SQs, and ITTs, working closely with senior staff.
• Maintain a bid content library and conduct post-bid reviews to improve future submissions.

Key Requirements:

• 1 – 3 years of experience (open to more experienced candidates) in marketing & marketing collateral, ideally within architecture, construction, or design.
• Experience in bid coordination and management (desirable)
• Strong writing & proofreading skills – ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign & Photoshop (essential).
• Highly organised, creative, and proactive, with an eye for detail. 

 Why Join?

• Career Progression: Business has ambitious growth plans, creating potential to progress into a Marketing Manager or Head of Marketing role in the future.
• Professional Growth: £750 annual training budget to support learning and development.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid model – one day remote per week after probation.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to climate-conscious, research-driven architecture.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a dynamic, design-focused environment with a social and inclusive team.
• Inter-studio Collaboration: While based in London, you will have the opportunity to work with teams across three UK offices.
• Diversity and inclusion: Committed to creating a diverse, equal and inclusive workplace

Are you a creative and results-oriented marketing professional eager to make a significant impact? Our client, an internationally renowned design agency specializing in wayfinding strategy, branding, and signage design, is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to join their dynamic team. With studios in the UK, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, this organisation is a global leader in its field and offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth and development.

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About the Role: Reporting directly to the company director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the marketing strategy across both UK and international markets. This is a chance to work on diverse projects, drive brand awareness, and contribute to the agency’s continued success on a global scale.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the marketing strategy: Plan, implement, and manage multi-channel marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Content creation: Develop engaging content that reflects the brand voice, showcases design expertise, and fosters company culture.
• Social media and website management: Oversee social media platforms, schedule posts, engage with followers, and analyze performance metrics to enhance engagement and reach.
• Market research: Conduct in-depth research to identify industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences, informing marketing strategies and uncovering new opportunities.
• Event planning and coordination: Organize and manage events, such as CPDs, podcasts, and trade shows, to promote services and engage potential clients.
• Brand management: Maintain consistency in brand messaging and visual  identity across all channels, managing brand assets effectively.
• Internal communications: Drive internal communications initiatives to unite voices across all studios and foster a creative, engaging workplace culture.
• Analytics and reporting: Monitor and evaluate marketing performance using tools like Google Analytics and social media insights, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Digital marketing tools: Leverage platforms such as LinkedIn, social media management tools, email marketing software, and content management systems.

‍About You: The ideal candidate will possess:

• 3 years plus of experience in a similar marketing role, preferably in architecture, design, engineering, real estate, property, or a creative industry.
• Strong B2B marketing experience.
• A degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Expertise in digital marketing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence in engaging clients and colleagues.
• Versatility and dynamism, with a strong grasp of marketing principles and the ability to manage diverse initiatives such as digital campaigns and event planning.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive and innovative approach, with a willingness to explore new marketing methods to enhance brand visibility and growth.

What’s on Offer:

• Join a market-leading design agency with a reputation for excellence and a portfolio of iconic projects recognized with industry awards.
• A varied and impactful role where you will collaborate closely with the company director.
• Opportunities for career advancement as the company expands internationally.
• A vibrant, non-corporate work environment alongside a team of creative and inspiring designers.
• A strong focus on internal culture, with regular out-of-office trips, team meetings, and staff events to foster a “great place to work.”
• Hybrid working arrangements (two days per week from home).
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Are you a creative and results-oriented marketing professional eager to make a significant impact? Our client, an internationally renowned design agency specializing in wayfinding strategy, branding, and signage design, is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to join their dynamic team. With studios in the UK, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, this organisation is a global leader in its field and offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth and development.

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About the Role: Reporting directly to the company director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the marketing strategy across both UK and international markets. This is a chance to work on diverse projects, drive brand awareness, and contribute to the agency’s continued success on a global scale.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the marketing strategy: Plan, implement, and manage multi-channel marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Content creation: Develop engaging content that reflects the brand voice, showcases design expertise, and fosters company culture.
• Social media and website management: Oversee social media platforms, schedule posts, engage with followers, and analyze performance metrics to enhance engagement and reach.
• Market research: Conduct in-depth research to identify industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences, informing marketing strategies and uncovering new opportunities.
• Event planning and coordination: Organize and manage events, such as CPDs, podcasts, and trade shows, to promote services and engage potential clients.
• Brand management: Maintain consistency in brand messaging and visual  identity across all channels, managing brand assets effectively.
• Internal communications: Drive internal communications initiatives to unite voices across all studios and foster a creative, engaging workplace culture.
• Analytics and reporting: Monitor and evaluate marketing performance using tools like Google Analytics and social media insights, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Digital marketing tools: Leverage platforms such as LinkedIn, social media management tools, email marketing software, and content management systems.

‍About You: The ideal candidate will possess:

• 2 – 3  years of experience in a similar marketing role, preferably in architecture, design, engineering, real estate, property, or a creative industry.
• Strong B2B marketing experience.
• A degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Expertise in digital marketing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence in engaging clients and colleagues.
• Versatility and dynamism, with a strong grasp of marketing principles and the ability to manage diverse initiatives such as digital campaigns and event planning.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive and innovative approach, with a willingness to explore new marketing methods to enhance brand visibility and growth.

What’s on Offer:

• Join a market-leading design agency with a reputation for excellence and a portfolio of iconic projects recognized with industry awards.
• A varied and impactful role where you will collaborate closely with the company director.
• Opportunities for career advancement as the company expands internationally.
• A vibrant, non-corporate work environment alongside a team of creative and inspiring designers.
• A strong focus on internal culture, with regular out-of-office trips, team meetings, and staff events to foster a “great place to work.”
• Hybrid working arrangements (two days per week from home).
• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Our client is seeking a Marketing Coordinator with a passion for the built environment to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, with a strong background in digital media and content creation. You should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously, as well as collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

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If you are a creative individual with a keen eye for design and a proactive marketing approach, we would love to hear from you!

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The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2-3 years of marketing experience within similar industry.

Our Client

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Our client is a London-based architecture and design studio founded in 1993. They have a team of over 50 professionals specializing in architecture, interior design, master planning, and creative support. Their projects have won awards in various sectors, including workplace, fit-out, residential, and mixed-use developments.

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They take a collaborative approach to bring briefs to life and unlock the inherent value of challenging sites. They offer flexible working arrangements to support their team's well-being and personal commitments, including flexible start and finish times, one day of remote work per week, and five days per year to work from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate strategy content for annual marketing and communication goals, social media, events, and awards entries
• Support the Management Team with LinkedIn profiles and ensure brand guidelines consistency
• Promote the company culture through project promotion and internal communications
• Manage client portfolios, project photography, and collateral
• Update project case studies, CVs, and maintain the website
• Coordinate PR meetings and manage company memberships
• Plan and deliver social media content, engage with audiences, and track effectiveness
• Track awards submissions, and competition opportunities, create and track newsletters and coordinate events
• Research current trends  

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Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum 2-3 experience in a similar role within the built environment
• Experience in digital media and passion for content creation and social media
• Experience in social media management and content creation for various platforms and website content management
• Design-focused approach with good graphic design skills
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with clear and effective communication
• Knowledge in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office 365 essential
• Photoshop, Premier Pro, and Illustrator desirable
• Excellent knowledge of LinkedIn essential     

The Company:

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Our client is an award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity who are in the World Architecture Top 100 Practice. They have staff of approximately 280 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia.

Summary of role:

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We are currently looking for a creative Bid Coordinator with a passion for architecture to join their Bids Team in London.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for the project management of bids and taking ownership to maximise the bids success. You will be working within the wider Bids Team to support on strategic ambitions and the submissions of bids.

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This is a fast-paced full-time role which requires the ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, so excellent time management is essential. It also requires an excellent all-round understanding of business challenges, processes and marketing opportunities to be able to work on various different bids with different requirements, managing the key stakeholders from Architect to Partner to ensure you are able to meet the bid needs.

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If you are passionate about architecture, self-motivated and have excellent communication skills, this role will allow you to work within a successful architecture practice using your creative skills to deliver quality bid submissions.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a central inbox and opportunities
• Assisting in formulating and implementing strategies to help win new projects across a range of sectors.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to produce proposals and presentation materials.
• Overseeing the end to end bid process and ensuring the bid procedures are followed correctly.
• Producing quality bid submissions, reviewing information that is provided for bids to ensure consistency and accuracy, excellent proof reading skills are essential
• Design layouts for bids and tenders, collating relevant images and graphics for submissions
• Maintaining the internal database with details of bids, regularly reviewing bid metrics
• Updating library of standard PQQ information, staff CVs, project case studies and photographs, filed in accordance with practice standards

‍Requirements:

• Excellent InDesign skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with collaborating with people of all levels and ability to adjust your communication style to manage your stakeholders
• Experience working in the architectural / construction industry
• Experience dealing with high-value bids.

Desirable:

• Graphic design skills
• Experience using portals such as Due North, Pro-contract, Intend

Why work here:

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Benefits package includes agile, flexible and hybrid working, (2 days WFH) annual leave increasing with long service, life assurance, study sponsorship with paid study leave, sabbaticals, employee assistance programme, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, virtual GP service, subscription fees, company day out, a volunteering scheme and enhanced learning & development opportunities.

The Company:

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Our client is an award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity who are in the World Architecture Top 100 Practice. They have staff of approximately 280 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia.

Summary of role:

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We're in search of a dynamic Business Development & Marketing Coordinator to join a thriving team in Manchester. The successful candidate will be stationed at the Manchester Studio but will be required to travel to other North Region studios in Manchester and York to fulfill their role.

Responsibilities:

• Regional business development (BD) strategy, campaigns, initiatives, and research: work alongside the Regional Senior Team to support and coordinate a meaningful strategic plan and initiatives.
• Regional BD meetings: coordination and support.
• Excellent writing skills to draft text for company collateral (brochures, website etc)
• Peer-to-peer (P2Ps): Strategic programme and coordination of P2Ps ensuring research is undertaken in advance and relevant collateral is prepared.
• Manage appointment setting for regional team
• Regional networking events: Research, coordinate and attendance to networking events.
• Publicity: Pro-actively championing regional project and people stories for publicity opportunities and social media campaigns, to feed through to the central Marketing & Communications team
• Customer relationship management (CRM): Updating BD information in the company’s CRM system (Rapport).
• In-house Events: Organisation and management of planned events. Includes the strategy, coordination and follow ups to the events.
• Collateral support: Work closely with central Marketing & Communications team to develop and ensure collateral is up to date and relevant.
• Award support: Work closely with central Marketing& Communications team on regional award submissions and strategies.
• Support on thought leadership pieces to celebrate projects and people.
• Champion the North Region within the company.    

 Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role at an Architectural practice is essential
• Experience in marketing and / or business development
• Experience with social media and CRM management
• Experience of dealing with people at all levels, both on the telephone, via email and in-person
• Experience of working in a pressured environment with frequent interruptions.
• Knowledge of the architecture / construction industry
• Able to work proactively on own initiative and prioritise workload
• Ability to be responsible for own areas of work
• Quality standards of accuracy and presentation
• Excellent organisational skills and able to multi-task
• Clear and quality communication skills both verbal and written
• Co-operative team member.    

Why work here:

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Benefits package includes agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 4 days in office, up to 1 -2 days WFH) annual leave increasing with long service, life assurance, study sponsorship with paid study leave, sabbaticals, employee assistance programme, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, virtual GP service, subscription fees, company day out, a volunteering scheme and enhanced learning & development opportunities.