London, UK
Marketing assistant
at Farrells
Farrells is looking for a marketing assistant to join its practice in London.
Company details
Farrells are internationally recognised award-winning architect planners. We are specialising in high quality, mixed-use urban complexes, often based around transport interchanges. We have a passion for environmental sustainability, using resources wisely and creating resilient communities.
The architecture grows organically, delivered through carefully considered processes starting with the big picture into the detail design and through construction, always responding to the needs of existing and new communities as well as our clients. We are at the leading edge of thinking about city making and are currently looking for a talented marketing assistant to join our professional team.
Summary
This is a desirable in-house role for a marketing and communications professional who has a background in, or a demonstrable passion for, architecture and design and who would like to build their career at a world-renowned architectural practice.
The ideal candidate will be someone looking to start their career in marketing and will be able to show initiative and work well within a close-knit team, ready to be flexible and pitch in where necessary.
They will contribute to the overall marketing strategy, whilst being driven to get involved with all aspects of marketing and communications, including writing press releases, drafting brochures, managing media channels, working on bids, event management, updating the website and designing marketing materials.
Reporting
He/she will report to the business development partner and work closely with the marketing and business development coordinator.
Key responsibilities
Marketing and communications:
- drafting, editing and organising of marketing collateral, for print and digital use, including brochures, presentations, adverts, email campaigns, banners, invites, CV’s, project sheets, business cards and seasonal greetings cards
- assisting with media enquiries
- drafting and submitting press releases
- drafting and submitting entries for industry awards
- assist with monitoring trade, local and national press and compiling intelligence reports
- support in researching clients, market trends and background information
- creating presentations for Partners
- updating of key images and project information in the project database
- liaising with external printers, to ensure high quality for all printed marketing materials, within budget
Website/social media:
- managing and editing content for the company website
- managing social media channels including Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
- creating engaging content to post online inline with the social media strategy
Adhoc tasks:
- providing adhoc support to the business development partner
- performing support and/or administrative tasks, as required
- helping to organise internal and external events
- assist in coordinating material for Farrells exhibitions and catalogues
Essential skills
He or she will:
- have an eye for detail and very high level of proficiency in graphic presentation and layout
- be an excellent communicator with strong drafting and copywriting skills
- be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and PhotoshopBe enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated, with a proactive attitude
- have good interpersonal skills and talk with confidence in person and on the telephone
- take an interest in architecture and design
- be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Desirable skills
He or she will ideally:
- have experience of working with WordPress
- have experience of working with Hootsuite
- have experience of CRM databases
Job offer:
This is a full-time permanent position (Monday – Friday, 9.30 – 18.00) with a competitive salary, plus great benefits including:
- permanent health insurance
- Group Life Assurance
- employer pension contribution
- childcare voucher scheme
- cycle to work scheme
- Farrells drinks every Friday
- variety of sponsored staff activities such as yoga, art classes, softball and more