London, UK
PR/communications coordinator
at Wright & Wright Architects
Wright & Wright Architects is looking for a communications coordinator to join its studio in London.
About Wright & Wright
Wright & Wright is a design-led studio based in Camden, north London. The practice was founded in 1994 by Clare Wright and Sandy Wright, who continue to lead it, together with fellow partners Stephen Smith and Naila Yousuf. Our thriving, 20 strong studio comprises a multi-national group of people, each with different experiences and backgrounds. Our studio culture is one of creativity and collaboration, underscored by the conviction that architecture should be, above all, socially useful and responsible.
Role
We are seeking an energetic and imaginative communications coordinator to work across the studio’s communications and new business activities. On the communications side, you will promote the practice, ensuring effective dissemination of its award-winning projects, and raise the profile of key individuals. On the bids side, you will identify appropriate new business opportunities and support the submission process to ensure Wright & Wright wins new work with the right calibre of clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and collaborative team, working with the partners and other staff.
You will have three to five years’ experience in a similar role within the architecture or design industry with excellent verbal and written communication skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to cultivate strong relationships at all levels, both internally and externally. You will work closely with the architectural and administration staff, so the ability to manage, communicate with, and be part of a team is critically important.
Communications duties:
- organise briefings and build relationships with key journalists and media owners
- monitor media coverage and file digital and hard copy press cuttings
- coordinate and write awards submissions for projects, practice and key people
- develop and implement the practice’s digital strategy, create and curate outputs across various channels, including Wright & Wright website and social media
- manage and respond to press and speaker requests
- ensure that marketing activities address the in-house team as well as external audiences
Bid duties:
- research and assess new business opportunities, including OJEUs and competitions, preparing summaries for evaluation by the senior team
- coordinate and submit EOIs, SQs, ITTs and competitions in collaboration with project teams
- manage other inputs to submission documents from architects, graphic designers and other consultants
- where required, write new copy or work with others to generate new content for submission documents
- manage the bid library by maintaining and updating approved project texts, practice profiles, CVs, certificates and other documentation
Skills and experience:
- three to five years’ experience in a similar communications/bid role in the architecture or design industry
- energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated, with an eye for detail as well as an ability to see the big picture
- excellent verbal and written communications skills
- excellent writing and editorial skills with experience in producing compelling copy for a range of audiences
- fluency in graphic design
- experience in managing a media strategy across print and online in the UK and, ideally, internationally, with the ability to organise press briefings, manage press tours and photo calls
- able to develop and maintain good working relationships with journalists, stakeholders and clients
- able to prioritise your time effectively, managing a busy workload, often on a variety of projects in parallel
- able to work independently as well as part of an effective team and meet deadlines efficiently
- able to develop and maintain excellent relations and dialogue with partners and staff
- able to motivate and influence others, as well as being able to talk with confidence and authority to senior people
Salary: £30-£35k depending on experience. There is additionally an annual profit share at the partners’ discretion and the opportunity for the right applicant to develop the post with a commensurate salary
To apply please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and notice period (if applicable). Applications should be submitted by clicking the ‘apply’ button below (max file size 5mb).
Wright & Wright is an equal opportunities employer. Since the practice’s inception, Wright & Wright has been an ambassador for women in architecture. We are proud to have gender equality in every aspect of our operations and at all levels of employee progression.
We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in architecture and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from black, asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities and people who identify as being LGBTQIA+.
Please note we are only able to respond to successful applicants and will not discuss submissions over the telephone.