Communications and Marketing Director

Growing Architecture firm with specialisms in S&T, Higher Ed and Civic/Cultural practices seeks a quality and experienced Communications and Marketing Director! 

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a cohesive, overarching marketing and communications strategy that aligns with Hanbury’s business objectives, growth priorities, and market positioning.
• Partner with firm leadership to translate strategic goals into clear priorities for the marketing and communications teams.
• Use data-driven insights, market trends, and audience intelligence to inform high-level decisions and identify new opportunities for visibility and engagement.
• Mentor and empower the firm’s Marketing and Communications teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Champion Hanbury’s brand, ensuring its core values and identity are consistently expressed across all touchpoints.
• Ensure all external-facing materials and messaging reinforce a unified and compelling brand narrative.
• Shape key messaging priorities to elevate the firm’s reputation in target markets.
• Guide the strategic approach to positioning firm leaders as trusted experts, providing direction on visibility opportunities and messaging priorities.

Business Development Support

• Collaborate with Market Leaders and the Strategic Alliances team to develop persuasive and strategically aligned proposals and pursuit materials.
• Provide strategic oversight of the proposal process to ensure alignment with firm priorities and brand standards.
• Guide marketing staff in developing materials that effectively communicate Hanbury’s differentiators and value proposition.

Industry and Partner Engagement

• Lead the firm’s participation in key industry organizations, events, and partnerships to build influence and expand networks.
• Cultivate relationships with media, influencers, and partners to strengthen Hanbury’s presence and authority in the industry.

Internal Communications and Knowledge Management

• Ensure firmwide awareness and understanding of marketing and communications initiatives to foster internal alignment and pride in Hanbury’s brand.
• Oversee the development of accessible systems and tools that support staff with high-quality marketing content, visual assets, and branded materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in marketing and communications, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build internal and external relationships and operate with a client service approach that aligns team priorities with client goals.
• Proven experience in marketing and communications strategy leadership, brand management, content development, and digital marketing.
• Strong ability to develop and communicate a narrative that resonates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in overseeing the strategy related to communicating via multiple communication channels.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.