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The AA is an independent architectural school and an international cultural institution that serves as a forum for ideas. Being a major Centre for debate, the AA offers an unparalleled public programme of lectures, symposia, and exhibitions, together with accompanying publications.

The Architectural Association was founded in 1847, opening as a day school in 1901. The AA is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching, discussion and promotion of architecture. The School is recognised as a worldwide leader in architectural education, with graduates that include many of the world’s leading architects, scholars, critics and educators. The academic and professional programmes of study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, up to and including doctoral level, are validated by external professional and academic bodies.

The AA campus is located in historic 18th century Bedford Square in London with a 350 acre woodland setting in Hooke Park in Dorset. The AA has an annual revenue of £18 million, a student body of 1000 students, 200 faculty, 90 staff, 6,500 members and thousands of visitors that come to engage with the most relevant debates in architecture today.

The Communications Junior Editor will assist with the day-to-day operations of the AA Communications Studio, providing support to deliver the School’s written communication activities including school newsletters, press releases, internal communications, public programme promotional materials and school projects.

The appointed candidate will report to the Head of Communications and the Communications Studio Senior Editor and is tasked with supporting the development of important school documents such as the Prospectus, Annual Review and Report, Projects Review book, AA Weekly e‑newsletter, etc. The role is key in the co‑ordination, editing and delivery of day‑to‑day content produced by the school internally, as well as on the AA website and social media, in order to disseminate information both within and beyond the AA School Community.

The role will work closely with the editorial and graphic design team within the Communications Studio, the school’s Digital Content Editor, the AA Public Programme team, Digital Platforms, Admissions, Membership, Bookshop, Photo Library and Archives, Visiting School, Audio Visual and the different academic units and programmes to share their work with a wider audience.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including up to 40 days’ leave per annum, in addition to Bank Holiday, a defined pension scheme, season ticket loans and access to professional development opportunities.

You will also be able to take part and be involved in a creative and unique teaching environment, where the students display their amazing work with various on‑site exhibitions, public programmes and lectures.

Our Bedford Square campus is based just a 5‑minute walk from Tottenham Court Road station, right in the heart of Central London.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates. Therefore, the appointed candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Thank you for your interest in the AA and this role.