Marketing Manager

Studio PDP; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design practice in the City of Westminster is seeking an ambitious Marketing Manager to lead their marketing function. The role involves developing communication strategies, managing campaigns, and fostering media relationships. Ideal candidates should have experience in marketing, preferably within the architecture or design sectors, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The company offers a flexible benefits package, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave, plus extra day purchase options

Employee assistance programme

Health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being initiatives

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a marketing role, preferably in architecture or a related sector.
• Ability to develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Experience in managing marketing campaigns and content creation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing and communications strategies.
• Plan annual marketing calendar and campaigns.
• Create engaging content for digital channels.
• Manage press activities and relationships with media.
• Track analytics and provide performance reports.
• Produce marketing collateral for various purposes.
• Collaborate with partners for business opportunities.
• Plan and manage events to elevate the practice's profile.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Agile in shifting priorities

Strong graphic design skills

Confident in using Adobe Creative Suite

CRM experience

Creative thinking and problem-solving

Education

Qualification in Marketing Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

We are seeking a driven and ambitious Marketing Manager to lead this function for the practice. This role will suit a proactive and confident marketer who thrives in busy creative environments, enjoys building relationships, and is keen to make an impact across communications, business development and events. As the Marketing lead, you’ll work closely with the Partner Group and Associates, as well as other key stakeholders within our practice and externally.

The role is perfect for someone with a background in marketing within architecture, interiors or the built environment, although we’re still keen to hear from those who’ve worked in other sectors but have a keen interest in architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with the practice’s business goals
• Plan annual marketing calendar and campaigns to support new business, thought leadership and reputation
• Create engaging content across our digital channels, including website updates, newsletters and social media
• Build relationships with journalists and editors in architecture, design, and built environment media.
• Manage our press activities, including identifying opportunities and ensuring that we have appropriate copy and press packs for external circulation
• Track analytics and provide insight reports on performance and engagement
• Produce marketing collateral, including RFPs, award submissions and presentations
• Develop and maintain our CRM, marketing systems and records
• Support internal communications and employer branding initiatives
• Collaborate with Partners and senior team members to support bids, tenders, and new business opportunities
• Research and identify potential clients, projects, and strategic opportunities
• Plan and manage events and speaking engagements to elevate the practice’s profile
• Coordinate project photography
• Assist the Partners in the development of the marketing and comms strategy
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the marketing assistant and assist in their career development

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualification in Marketing Communications, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organisational skills; ability to work well independently and collaboratively
• Agile in shifting priorities to work within tight deadlines
• Strong graphic design skills
• Confident in using the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• CRM experience
• Strong presentation and strategic thinking abilities
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Flexible benefits package including :

• 22 days of annual leave, plus Christmas office closure and the option to buy extra days
• Employee assistance programme
• Health insurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing and social initiatives
• Pension

Learning and development opportunities

Learning and development opportunities :

• Internally lead training and charrettes
• Personal development budget
• Bi-weekly creative talks, including visiting guest speakers
• Career development opportunities

Studio PDP are an Investors in People practice.

As a practice we put people at the heart of what we do. We are supportive of our staff and actively strive for a diverse practice and workload. Our collaborative methods are underpinned by a professional approach which leads to creative results. We are sociable, friendly and inquisitive with a desire to learn.