Marketing Manager

Ignis Partners; Willesden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture practice in northwest London seeks a Marketing Manager to enhance its profile and support the architectural team. Responsibilities include managing press engagement, preparing portfolios, and developing content for various platforms. The ideal candidate has marketing experience in architecture and strong graphic design skills. This full-time role offers a salary between £40,000 and £65,000 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

20 days' annual leave plus 3 discretionary days at Christmas

Regular CPD seminars and events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a marketing role within an architectural or design practice is mandatory.
• Strong graphic design skills and proficiency in Adobe Suite.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage press engagement and client-facing communications.
• Lead on the preparation of portfolios, presentations, and award submissions.
• Develop content for social media platforms and newsletters.

Skills

Marketing experience in architecture

Graphic design skills (Adobe Suite)

Excellent writing and communication

Press engagement

Time management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected and award-winning architecture practice of around 30 people, is seeking a Marketing Manager to join their team in northwest London. The studio is known for its design-led portfolio across cultural, residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the studio's profile, supporting the architectural team with portfolio preparation, managing communications, and helping define the practice's voice within the architectural industry. The role is fully office-based. The practice is well regarded within the industry and offers the opportunity to take on a high-profile marketing position within a collaborative, design-focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage press engagement and client-facing communications.
• Lead on the preparation of portfolios, presentations, and award submissions.
• Develop content for social media platforms, newsletters, and the practice website.
• Identify speaking, exhibition, and publication opportunities for the studio.
• Establish and maintain brand identity and graphic standards.
• Support bid and business development activities with senior team members.
• Work directly with senior leadership on special projects, such as research and publications.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a marketing or communications role within an architectural or design practice (mandatory).
• Strong graphic design skills (Adobe Suite).
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Confident engaging with press and potential clients.
• Highly organised, with strong time management skills.
• Based in London, with the ability to work fully in-office.

Why Apply?

• Salary range: £40,000 - £65,000 (DOE).
• Opportunity to shape the external profile of a design-led, award-winning practice.
• Performance-related discretionary bonus scheme.
• 20 days' annual leave plus 3 discretionary days at Christmas.
• Regular CPD seminars and events to support training.
• Time off in lieu for pre-approved overtime.
• Snacks, refreshments, and team social events.