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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Fantastic opportunity working for globally recognised, AJ100 listed Architecture firm.

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This particular role of BID Coordinator will manage and coordinate the production of professional bids, submissions and RFP’s in liaison with the BID Manager / Senior BID Coordinator.  

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The role:

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This role is responsible for receiving, assessing and evaluating bid notices and opportunities, making appropriate recommendations in liaison with Bid Manager / Senior Bid Cooordinator and sector leads.

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You will also seek-out UK and international business opportunities via bid portals across the practice and assist in the delivery of the business development strategy. You are tasked with responsibility for tracking bids and providing regular feedback on any successes and advising on how the processes can be further refined.

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What the next 12 months will look like:

• Collaborate with the Bid Manager / Senior Bid Coordinator to curate and edit responses to specific requirements;
• Create and circulate bid management schedules to bid teams to ensure everyone is aware of and adheres to the submission criteria
• Manage tender sources, seek out and distribute leads to relevant sector heads
• Select appropriate bids in line with company and specific sector business plan criteria
• Arrange and chair bid kick-off meetings to determine a bid /no bid decision
• Work alongside and in partnership with the Bid Manager / Senior Bid Coordinator complementing and supporting each other to ensure smooth delivery of the bid strategy
• Work closely with the Global Development Team on Internationally focused opportunities;
• Work closely with the Transport and Education teams on public sector and infrastructure opportunities
• Gain feedback on all bids - successful / unsuccessful, interrogate bid results and run post-completion bid reviews with the Bid Manager / Senior Bid Coordinator to ensure continuous improvement of bid responses and high level of successful conversion / work won
• Maintain the framework tracker
• Responsible for renewing membership of online pre-qualification websites and keeping profiles up-to-date
• Contribute to the updating and maintenance of company bid literature, including all staff CVs, bid information library and bid area of intranet (Compass)
• Ensure all external documents conform to the brand guidelines
• Manage project information recorded in company CRM System (Union Square) by liaising and working with the project teams to cleanse, update and populate project metrics.

‍What you need to have:

• Previous experience in similar role with minimum 2 years’ experience
• Competent with the use of graphics and IT systems, in particular excellent working knowledge of InDesign (or Affinity), Adobe, PowerPoint and Photoshop
• Experience of working in a similar professional practice environment, preferably within the construction industry.

Inspiring clients and organisations to think differently, my client is driven by strategic consultancy with creative and technical problem-solving.

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Established over 25 years ago, this wonderful company offer extraordinarily diverse portfolio ranging from road bridges to burning men, from pre-medieval chateaux to award-winning structures.

The Role

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They need someone who is a strategic and creative Bid Writer / Coordinator. You will support engineering, transport and digital services teams in the delivery of public and private sector bids, RFPs, pitch presentations and proposals.

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This role will also support their Business Development team.

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Ideal candidate will have experience within the Built Environment, Architecture, Design, Construction or Engineering.

• You will oversee and advise on the content and templates
• best practice in terms of the look, feel and style of company bids, working with in house Graphic Designer.
• poses strong attention to detail
• able to liaise with senior team members, Directors and Associate Directors to help to respond to tender opportunities
• document creation, copy writing and editing.
• You will be responsible for ensuring all information captured is in line with brand guidelines/messaging
• Working closely with Directors, Head of Marketing & BD and other stakeholders, you will manage other people’s contributions to submission documents to ensure timely completion.

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Skills required:

• You will have excellent communication skills with an energetic and organised attitude and the ability to identify an appropriate core message and approach required for any bid.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a bid writer and coordinating bids
• Expert at producing successful submissions and other bid documents
• Excellent writer, both technical and non-technical, with experience in writing high-quality copy, tailored to the audience
• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to manage a diverse range of tasks, involving different people and different activities to tight deadlines
• Highly computer literate with an eye for design and an accomplished ability to use InDesign and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Confident communicator both verbally, written and visually
• Ability to liaise with and develop relationships with stakeholders

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 Business Development Coordinator 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. Putting people at the heart of their work, each of the projects is different but the driving force behind everyone is the desire to create an environment that is beautiful, sustainable and functional.

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The role will include:

• Support directors in tracking existing relationships and identify new opportunities
• Research and record opportunities across all sectors and services. Track both public and private sector, development and regeneration programmes
• Identity opportunities for the Practice to expand its work in current sectors and move into new sectors
• Assist with developing relationships that are useful to the Practice and its business development activities
• Research networking opportunities
• Develop and manage the opportunities / business development database
• Assist with bid preparation and editing including: 1) Drafting new copy 2)Proofreading and editing copy
• Ensure all documents conform to the Practice’s brand guidelines
• Bring ideas and suggestions to enhance the Practice’s business development targets
• Follow up and coordinate leads from conference attendance
• Prepare business to business presentations
• Prepare quarterly reports for the Executive Board meetings
• Coordinate and organise networking events and opportunities with Communications team.

The chosen candidate must:

• Knowledge of the construction industry’s procurement processes
• Experience of preparing bid documents and knowledge of bid processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work effectively with teams in a busy and sometimes high- pressured environment
• Proactive and creative approach
• Interest in and knowledge of the architecture sector and culture
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign advantageous, but not essential
• Knowledge of databases preferred.

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We are searching for a part-time Marketing Manager to join our clients team in London, initially on a maternity cover contract of 10 months (circa).

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Our client is an award-winning, leading landscape architecture practice which has received public acclaim for creating engaging and beautiful spaces around the world.

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They are looking for an outgoing, experienced, and ambitious marketing manager to join their friendly and collaborative team based in London, UK. This role is integral to the practice, helping to grow their UK and international profile and to promote wider awareness of high-quality landscape architecture in the natural and built environments. You will work in close collaboration with the new business manager, as well with as the partners and design team members.

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The successful candidate will be available for 24-32 hours a week. This is a fixed-term maternity cover role, lasting ten months (approx.). 

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The role will include:

• create and maintain in-house written and graphic marketing materials including project sheets, biographies, team CVs, brochures, display boards, press releases, presentations
• strategise and implement content on digital and social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn) and website
• maintain relationships with media outlets (digital and print) and grow company profile through interviews, opinion pieces, articles, etc.
• identify potential speaking and networking opportunities for partners and senior staff and support with presentation material. Coordinate requirements for conferences and lectures
• identify potential award opportunities and complete submissions
• identify internal and external event opportunities and implement
• organise photography commissions for GP+B’s projects
• manage marketing budget
• maintain and update Open Asset image database and the press and projects archive
• manage practice templates and ensure brand consistency across all output

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The chosen candidate must:

• three to five years’ experience in a similar role, with ambition, creative talent and commercial drive
• strong knowledge of the architecture and landscape architecture industry
• excellent English language communication and proof-reading skills, with the ability to write engaging and relevant text in the house-style
• proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop and Microsoft Office
• experience in managing budgets
• confident liaising with collaborators and other professionals, acting as an ambassador for the practice
• able to take key direction as well as work independently, identifying priorities and working within tight deadlines
• committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all working practices

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Benefits:
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A collaborative, stimulating and inspiring working environment from our client's studio near Camden Town in London, with the opportunity to work on prestigious projects in the UK and worldwide. Hybrid working and TOIL, a company pension, a regular CPD schedule, annual training allowances, financial support and study leave for advancing professional qualifications, a cycle scheme and tech scheme, and an active social calendar.

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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. ‍

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Marketing Coordinator to join our AJ100 listed client in London.

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They are seeking a creative self-starter with drive and initiative, coupled with excellent attention to detail and communication skills. You will proactively support the delivery of several critical projects for the department, as well as administrative support for day-to-day operations, helping the team ensure a smooth and efficient running for business development activity across the UK and Asia Pacific.

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It would also be beneficial if you shared our client’s passion for heritage, architecture, and sustainability.

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Core tasks and responsibilities for the role would be:

• Administration and drafting of award submissions.
• Updating and maintaining the digital image library, OpenAsset (training provided).
• Assisting the Head of Marketing & Communications with preparing material for presentations and brochures.
• Assisting in gathering material for press releases.
• Working with teams to help keep collateral up to date,including editing assets using InDesign and Word.
• Undertaking guided intelligence gathering research to help identify new business opportunities, working across regional teams across the business.
• Proactively assisting in market intelligence. This may include reviewing and analysing news outlets, industry journals, websites and social media platforms.
• Coming up with new ideas by following trends on social media and digital marketing.

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Skills and Qualities:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine interest in the historic built environment.
• An advocate for sustainability
• Precise attention to detail, with an ability to respond flexibly and quickly to multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A team player who is confident working and building relationships with people across a variety of locations, professions, and levels of seniority.
• Creative eye and passion for creating strong visual content.
• Experienced in creating engaging ways to communicate complex ideas succinctly.
• Proven skills in creating, editing, and working on a range of marketing materials using the Adobe creative suite and InDesign.
• Previous experience in architectural / built environment business services is desirable.

AJ100 listed practice working on impressive private and public large scale projects in the UK and overseas.

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‍Their open plan beautiful office, based in London provides a talented team of 200 employees from a variety of cultures an extraordinary environment that encourages staff to come together and grow with transparency and trust. They are a non-hierarchical, collaborative, multi-disciplinary practice with the culture of a young start-up.

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Our client is a London-based group of architects, designers and thinkers who value the transformative role of ideas and the capacity for architecture to inspire. They have created some of the world's smartest and sustainable buildings that have redefined what it means to live and work in today’s cities. The practice’s in-house think tank is a research collaborative that develops concepts and technologies aimed at the future development of urban living.

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‍They are currently designing projects across three continents and has buildings under construction in the UK, The Netherlands, Italy, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, India, Singapore and Japan.

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They are seeking for a creative and self-motivated Communications Assistant to join their team in London. 

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The successful candidate will work across the whole office, regularly engaging with all aspects of the business – from supporting architectural teams or working closely with the in-house research group, to coordinating with various international studios.

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The role will include:

• Maintaining and manage the practice’s social media accounts and website.
• Producing material for magazines, websites, and other types of press.
• Developing a range of texts including, but not limited to, publications, thought pieces, press releases,social media posts, newsletters and film scripts.
• Producing engaging presentations, press packs and brochures.
• Assisting with preparing and coordinating talks, lectures, and events.
• Supporting internal communications initiatives, including in-house events and our talk series.
• Identifying and coordinating awards entries.
• Supporting the maintenance of our office CRM and image database systems.

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The chosen candidate must:

• Be confident in engaging architectural writing.
• Have an understanding of good graphical language.
• Be proficient at using Adobe Creative Suite is an advantage.
• Be motivated and confident, with good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ideally have prior experience working in an architecture/design practice

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Brand & Marketing Manager for an amazing award-winning architectural and interior design practice based in London, UK. They are specialized in high end residential both in the UK and abroad.

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We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Brand & Marketing Manager to manage and implement the Marketing strategy for our client. This role is integral to the growth and success of the practice and you will liaise directly with the Partners to manage and develop the brand, and maximise exposure. You will also be involved in managing and creating marketing content with the assistance of a graphic designer.

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Key Responsibilities

• Strategic input into the branding, marketing and business development
• Controlling online presence; website, social media, and industry platforms
• Preparing digital and print-ready marketing material
• Preparing press releases and managing press and mediarelations
• Identifying potential awards and preparing submissions
• Developing the brand and ensuring marketing materials kept up to date
• Supporting our architects and interior designers in the creation of presentations/ pitches
• Managing PR content and image library
• Organising photoshoots and related documentation
• Actively marketing the practice.

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Essential Skills

• Significant interest in architecture
• Excellent graphic, written and verbal communicationskills
• Good organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite, in particular, InDesign,Photoshop and Illustrator

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‍Other Useful Skills

• Experience of working in an architectural environment
• Knowledge of WordPress
• Knowledge of video creation / animation (Premiere Pro)
• Good press contacts ‍‍

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