Head of Communications, Marketing & Business Development

Head of Communications, Marketing & Business Development

Dublin Full Time

We are looking for an experienced Head of Communications, Marketing & Business Development to join Reddy Architecture + Urbanism. They will lead marketing initiatives that amplify our brand and drive business growth. They'll take ownership of campaign strategy and execution, energize our brand with innovative thinking, and work cross-functionally to ensure our messaging is consistent, effective, and aligned with our values.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and delivery of the practice's communications, marketing, PR, and brand activity driving new business opportunities and market reach.

Create, edit, and manage written content for the website, social media, newsletters, award submissions, press releases, project profiles, presentations, and brochures.

Work closely with directors, architects, designers, and project teams to identify stories, project milestones, insights, and opportunities for external communication.

Conduct interviews and story board creative audio and video content for social media and pod cast uploads.

Maintain a consistent tone of voice and visual standard across all practice communications.

Co-ordinate social media planning, scheduling, posting, and performance tracking across relevant platforms.

Assist with website updates, project case studies, team profiles, news posts, and thought leadership content.

Support PR activity, including media lists, journalist outreach, press packs, photography coordination, and award entry submissions.

Help prepare credentials documents, pitch materials, capability statements, and client-facing presentations.

Co-ordinate project photography, including briefing photographers, managing shot lists, permissions, image libraries, and post-production timelines.

Maintain and organise the practice's digital asset library, including images, project descriptions, biographies, templates, and brand materials.

Track communications activity, campaign performance, press coverage, social engagement, and website analytics.

Support internal communications, including staff updates, events, announcements, and culture-led initiatives.

Assist with events, exhibitions, talks, launches, client gatherings, and networking opportunities.

Monitor architecture, design, property, planning, and cultural media for relevant trends, commentary, and opportunities. Monitor peer practices, competitors, target sectors, and prospective clients to identify emerging opportunities and inform the practice's positioning.

Build strong working relationships across the studio and help turn technical architectural information into clear, engaging content for different audiences.

Use AI tools to improve the speed, quality, and consistency of communications work, including drafting, research, editing, content planning, repurposing, and campaign analysis.

Help identify practical ways AI can streamline day-to-day communications processes while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, brand tone, and professional judgement.

Stay informed about emerging AI tools relevant to marketing, communications, architecture, design, and content creation, and make recommendations for their responsible use within the practice.

Help establish efficient templates, prompts, and repeatable workflows that enable the practice to make effective and responsible use of AI-supported communications.

Skills & Experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

Experience in communications, marketing, PR, content, or brand coordination.

An interest in architecture, design, placemaking, sustainability, culture, or the built environment with an appreciation and understanding of the work of architects and designers and the ability to communicate their ideas, design thinking, and project stories to a wider audience.

Ability to translate complex project information into clear, compelling language.

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.

Confident and energetic working with senior team members, designers, consultants, clients, press contacts, and external suppliers.

Experience using social media platforms, scheduling tools, CMS platforms, email marketing tools, and basic analytics.

Good visual judgement and confidence working with images, layouts, presentations, and brand templates.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, InDesign, or similar tools would be an advantage.

Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or similar platforms to support communications tasks.

Proactive, curious, collaborative, and able to work both independently and as part of a creative studio environment.

Previous experience in an architectural practice, design studio, property, construction, planning, cultural organisation, or professional services environment.

Experience preparing award submissions, press releases, project case studies, or thought leadership content.

Understanding of architectural language, project stages, planning processes, sustainability themes, and design storytelling.

Experience managing photography, image permissions, project databases, or media libraries.

An interest in how AI can support better communication, knowledge sharing, and workflow efficiency within a creative practice.

What You Can Expect

The chance to work within a high-performing, collaborative team on a wide variety of project types.

A competitive salary package aligned with your experience and qualifications.

A supportive, dynamic workplace that values work-life balance.

Opportunities for professional development through structured training and upskilling programmes.

Engagement with leading industry professionals and the opportunity to contribute to sustainable, forward-thinking design.

Reddy Architecture & Urbanism is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.