Communications Specialist

Woods Bagot; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Woods Bagot seeks a Communications Specialist to enhance its reputation through strategic PR efforts. This role requires exceptional writing skills, media relations expertise, and collaboration across global teams, with a focus on delivering impactful stories and content. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience and a strong understanding of the architecture and design sectors.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in communications, brand, or public relations.
• Experience in architecture or design preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with relevant portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Identify and shape global stories for media.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Support social media engagement for global stories.

Skills

Writing

Media Relations

Public Relations

Content Strategy

Social Media

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Meltwater

WordPress

Job description

About Woods Bagot - Architecture for Worlds Ahead

We design places that meet the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly changing world. Our commitment to exploration, impact and community creates enduring, forward‑thinking outcomes, unlocking humanity's highest potential. With a global design culture devoted to creativity, resilience, and purpose - we ensure every project contributes to our client’s vision, inspiring future generations.

About the Role

The Communications Specialist is focused on building reputation through bold, strategic public relations. Supporting the 7C Network - Woods Bagot, ERA-co, Impact Futures and Customs Bureau - this role is all about finding the right stories, shaping them into powerful pitches, and getting them in front of the right audiences.

This position supports the UK and EUR (Germany & Italy focused) region with a smaller focus on the Middle East, so awareness of - and media connections within - that region is highly desirable.

Your Responsibilities

Content and Collaboration:

• Identify and shape global stories by working with subject matter experts across studios, sectors and geographies - particularly in the UK and Europe.
• Write, edit, and publish high-quality content that communicates key project milestones, people moves, research and thought leadership.
• Support the execution of the global insights content strategy, ensuring content is timely, relevant, and engaging.
• Work closely with the Global Insights and Communications Leader and regional content teams to align content priorities with brand and business goals.
• Build close working relationships with sector leaders, regional communications specialists, and Business Development, Marketing and Communications team members across the 7C network.
• Proactively help grow, refine and manage a targeted list of media contacts - tailored by region, sector, publication type, and strategic opportunity.
• Maintain a pipeline of story leads across projects, people, and initiatives, contributing to a shared editorial calendar.
• Help drive and manage EDM content alongside Digital Marketing and Content Manager.

Media & Public Relations:

• Proactively identify, pitch, and place stories with relevant international, national, and regional media outlets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and industry publications, especially within the UK and Europe (Germany & Italy focus) and a smaller focus on the Middle East.
• Prepare talking points, briefing materials, and appearance support for leaders and spokespeople.
• Track media coverage and maintain accurate records of PR performance for reporting.
• Respond to inbound media enquiries and support the release of press kits, award news, and announcements.

Social & Digital Media:

• Support social media scheduling and planning for global and regional stories, using tools such as Meltwater.
• Upload and edit content in WordPress to keep woodsbagot.com current and regionally relevant.
• Liaise with the Content & Channel Manager to align messaging across digital channels and ensure timely publishing.
• Help drive consistency in voice, tone, and strategic intent across owned media platforms.

Events & Speaking Engagements:

• Support the promotion of global and relevant regional attendance at key industry events, conferences and exhibitions.
• Identify speaker opportunities and contribute to the development of presentation materials and talking points.
• Capture and share outcomes of events via internal and external channels, including social media, news posts, and internal comms.

About You

A sharp media operator with exceptional writing skills, this person builds strong journalist relationships, crafts tailored narratives and secures earned coverage that positions 7C and its leaders at the forefront of global design and innovation.

This is a hands-on role for someone who rolls up their sleeves. Working within a matrixed global organisation, they collaborate closely with global sector leaders, thought leaders, and regional communications teams. They contribute directly to the execution of the global insights content strategy - writing, pitching, and responding in an agile way to current market events.

They’re equally comfortable managing multiple deadlines, liaising across time zones, and using digital tools - such as media monitoring platforms, social media schedulers, and WordPress - to maintain a consistent, strategic presence across channels.

You will be able to demonstrate

• A minimum of three years’ experience in communications, brand, public relations, journalism, or publishing is required.
• Experience in architecture, design, or related industries is preferred.
• Excellent and proven writing and editing skills, with a portfolio that includes media releases, pitches, and press coverage.
• Experience in architecture, design, or the built environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build, grow, and maintain journalist and media relationships.
• Confident using PR and media tools, including Meltwater, WordPress, and social media platforms.
• Familiarity with media measurement, analytics, and reporting.
• Experience working within a matrixed organisation and across multiple time zones.
• Organised, efficient, and able to manage multiple deadlines across time zones.
• Clear, concise, and persuasive communicator across written and verbal formats.
• Collaborative and respectful, with a global mindset and sensitivity to diverse audiences.
• Proactive and resourceful, with a strong sense of initiative and follow-through.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build new relationships with media, clients, and collaborators.
• Actively seeks out opportunities and connections that elevate visibility and influence.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to team outcomes.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and samples of your work via our Communications Specialist LinkedIn Job Post. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. All personal data collected by the Company will be kept confidential and only be used for recruitment purposes. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies.

Mandatory requirement: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Inspiration. Innovation. Inclusiveness. We are Woods Bagot.

Woods Bagot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression.

At Woods Bagot, we are committed to creating an environment where the difference is celebrated, valued, and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation of creativity and innovative design - it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients, and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network of architects and designers, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.