Marketing Speaker and Panels Coordinator

Foster + Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in the UK is seeking a proactive Marketing Speaker and Panels Coordinator to enhance its global presence. The role involves identifying speaking opportunities, managing event participation, and ensuring cohesive brand representation. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be highly organized, and possess a keen interest in architecture or design. Join us to showcase our innovative work and ideas on international platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience relevant to the role, ideally with exposure to architecture or design.
• Polished written English for clear communication.
• Confidence in working with teams at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage high value external engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate speaker participation at global events.
• Deliver analysis of event effectiveness and impact reporting.
• Oversee speaker logistics for professional participation.
• Prepare event collateral with the marketing team.
• Assist in planning and delivering Foster + Partners-led events.
• Coordinate Open House London and outreach programmes.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Strong interpersonal abilities

Highly organised and meticulous

Proactive and self-motivated

Job description

Join Our Team as a Marketing Speaker and Panels Coordinator at Foster + Partners

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Marketing Speaker & Panels Coordinator to help amplify Foster + Partners’ presence on the global stage. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, senior leaders, and the communications team, you’ll play a key role in positioning the practice as a thought leader across our priority markets.

In this dynamic role, you'll identify and manage high value external engagement opportunities, coordinate speaker participation, and ensure our brand is represented consistently and powerfully across international platforms.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Spot and recommend influential speaking and panel opportunities across owned, partner, and external events to strengthen brand visibility and support business development goals.
• Coordinate attendance at global events, managing end-to-end tracking, approvals, feedback, and database maintenance.
• Deliver clear analysis of event effectiveness through impact reporting, competitor insights, campaign tracking, and market activity evaluations.
• Oversee speaker logistics to ensure smooth, professional participation.
• Work with the marketing team to prepare high-quality event collateral bios, photography, video and manage the distribution of brochures, QR codes, microsites, and digital business cards.
• Identify opportunities for knowledge sharing and support the creation of thought leadership campaigns.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of Foster + Partners-led events (online and in person), connecting with clients and partners alongside the Capture Team.
• Coordinate Open House London and global outreach programmes, including scheduling, VIP lists, invitations, and event-tracking systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience relevant to the responsibilities above, ideally with exposure to architecture, design or the built environment.
• Exceptional communication skills and polished written English.
• Strong interpersonal abilities confident working independently and collaboratively with teams at all levels.
• Highly organised, meticulous, and calm under pressure.
• A discreet and professional approach to sensitive information.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of tasks.

Join us and help shape how Foster + Partners connects with audiences across the world showcasing our work, sharing our ideas, and strengthening our impact on global platforms.