London, UK
New business assistant
at Carmody Groarke
Carmody Groarke is looking for a new business assistant to join its team in London.
Carmody Groarke is looking for a new business assistant to join our dynamic architecture studio in Farringdon, London.
Role
The new business assistant will work closely with the associate, new business and communications – to support the practice’s new business activity, with a focus on international design competitions, tenders and strategic opportunities.
The role involves researching new opportunities, coordinating bid and competition submissions, maintaining new business systems and assisting with the preparation of high-quality written and visual materials across cultural, heritage, residential, civic and commercial sectors.
The role will also support targeted marketing activity – including preparing materials for prospective clients and collaborators, updating contact lists and opportunity trackers and gathering relevant project information.
The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with strong organisational skills, an interest in architecture and design culture and the ability to work independently, proactively and flexibly in response to live opportunities and deadlines.
Experience
Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role within a relevant industry – demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be expected duly to have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign – in order to develop submission materials in line with the practice’s graphic standards.
Practice
You will work closely with the Associate, New Business and Communications to support the delivery of new business opportunities across the practice. This will include researching opportunities, coordinating information, tailoring content for submissions and maintaining close attention to detail throughout the bid process.
You will develop a strong knowledge and understanding of the practice’s projects, people and expertise – enabling you to contribute to informed and compelling submissions. You will also support the ongoing development and maintenance of the practice’s new business resources and knowledge base.
Culture
The new business assistant should positively represent the practice – working with the highest level of professionalism when liaising with consultants, clients, prospective clients and collaborators. You will develop strong relationships both internally and externally to support an efficient and successful new business process.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Carmody Groarke is an equal opportunities employer – committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and to following practices that are free from unfair and unlawful discrimination.
Should you wish to view the full job description, or our equality, diversity and inclusion policy, please contact the practice manager via the apply for job button below.
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