Communications Coordinator

Perkins&Will is a global design practice committed to creating places where people and the environment can thrive together.

Our work spans architecture interiors urban design master planning and research bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise to shape innovative sustainable and future-focused environments. With studios around the world we are driven by design excellence technical innovation and regenerative thinking - from wellbeing and social purpose to whole life carbon and environmental performance.

We foster a collaborative and supportive culture that encourages curiosity creativity and professional growth empowering our people to make a meaningful impact through design.

Our London studio isseekinga proactive and highly organised Communications Coordinator to join the wider Marketing team working closely with the Communications Manager.

This role is suited to someone at coordinator level with excellent communication and organisational skills strong attention to detail and an interest in architecture design and the built environment. The successful candidate will support a broad range of internal and external communications activities across our London and Dublin studios helping to raise the profile of our people projects and ideas.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support the Communications Manager across a broad range of activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• PR activity across projects thought leadership studio news and people initiatives.

• Creating and coordinating content for social media platforms aligned with studio priorities and the wider corporate communications calendar.

• Maintaining and updating website content.

• Award submissionsceremonyattendance and related administration.

• Internal communications to keep studios informed about news events and achievements.

• Photography shoots andmaintainingimage libraries and digital assets.

• Researching and organising speaking opportunitiesmanagingmemberships and industry engagement initiatives.

• Managing uploads to online marketing libraries andmaintainingmarketing documentation and databases.

• Helping to ensure consistency and quality across all communications materials.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Collaborative proactive and enthusiastic with a positive solutions-focused attitude.

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced studio environment.

• A strong written communicator with excellent attention to detail.

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

• Interested in architecture design sustainability and the built environment.

• Eager to learn and develop within a communications and marketing role.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Were looking to speak with candidates who have 2 years of relevant professional experience in communications as evidenced by their CV and portfolio.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.

• Understanding of marketing and communications principles.

Proficiencyin:

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator)

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel)

• Social media platforms including LinkedIn and Instagram

Desirable:

• Experience with Canva.

• Previousexperience in architecture design engineering or construction sectors.

• OpenAsset.

Education

A degree in a relevant subject is preferred but not essential. We welcome applicants from a range of disciplines including:

• Marketing

• Communications

• Journalism

• Graphic Design

• English

• Business Management

Benefits

As part ofPerkins&Will you will be able to receive support guidance and mentorship from our team who can help develop you as a marketing professional during yourtime with addition to our wider benefits and hybrid working scheme we also have a wonderful array of social clubs and activities for you to get involved in such as: Softball Choir Product Mixers Office Socials Culture Club and our Mental Health and Wellbeing group.

Thisexciting roleoffers excellent opportunities for career development within a global design role is full-time (37.5 hours per week)operatingfrom 9:00am to 5:30pm with a competitive salary.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly via email for interview. We carefully review every application please keep an eye out for a status update via the application portal. If your application status on the portal has not been updated within two months of when you applied unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for an interview.

Please note if you happen to require any further assistance or need us to make any adjustments for you during this process then please let us know in your application. This way our team can ensure we put added measures in place to support you during the interview process.

Required Experience:

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