London, UK
Bid and marketing coordinator
at Adjaye Associates
Adjaye Associates is seeking a bid and marketing coordinator to join its team in London.
Adjaye Associates was established in June 2000 by founder and principal architect, David Adjaye OBE. Receiving ever-increasing worldwide attention, the firm has offices in London, New York and Accra and has completed work in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
We are an award winning and innovative architecture and design firm with work ranging from furniture, exhibitions and private houses to civic buildings and urban masterplans. The truly multicultural and multinational team at Adjaye Associates draws inspiration from a broad cultural discourse, resulting in a compelling body of work in Europe, USA, Africa and the Middle East.
Bid and marketing coordinator
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised bid and marketing coordinator, ideally with knowledge and experience of working in an architectural practise who is confident to work both as part of a team and take initiate when required.
As bid and marketing coordinator you will be responsible for compiling and updating relevant marketing material, creating additional marketing material with our graphics and global communications team and working with our bid manager on bid submissions alongside our project management team and other key staff members.
A creative and analytical approach are integral parts to the role, with a competent ability to contribute to content creation and story-telling themes to promote the work of the practice.
This will be a fast-paced position, where the successful candidate will hit the ground running. Organisation and time-management skills are crucial, alongside excellent team working skills. The successful bid and marketing coordinator will report to the bid manager and the associate principal, and work closely with the graphics and research teams. They will also work closely with directors, architects and other support staff.
Key responsibilities:
- working with the bid manager – research, disseminate and generate EOI, PPQs, ITTs and lead/contribute to bid submissions and competition entries
- assist with researching engaging new business opportunities and leads in relevant target markets and identify prospective opportunities for the practice
- monitor new business-related enquiries, as well as accurately record projected timelines and submitted bids to ensure feedback is gained and recorded
- generate other development material to support new business including various reports and presentations
- assist in the production of high-quality bid documents and marketing collateral, as well as documentation and templates including project sheets, texts and staff CVs
- work in collaboration with the wider communications team to ensure marketing materials are up-to-date
- attend and engage in various industry news, related talks and events
Qualities and skills required:
- previous experience in an architectural practice
- degree-level education
- excellent time management and ability to work under pressure as part of a team to meet deadlines
- the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects at any one time
- able to employ logic and common sense when problem solving
- ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- enthusiastic and positive approach with excellent interpersonal skills with proactive attitude
- proficient/competent in Adobe Creative Suite – particularly in InDesign
- proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
- fluency in the English language
- must have the right to work in the UK
We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working and a range of benefits for the successful candidate.