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Marketing and Communications Manager, NLA

NLA is seeking two exceptional Marketing and Communications Managers to join our team at the start of a new 5-year business plan. These hands-on roles will be instrumental in shaping and delivering strategic marketing and communications activity across key areas of our work.

About NLA
The NLA is the membership body for London’s built environment sector – the largest and most diverse cluster of expertise in city-making anywhere in the world.

From our home at The London Centre, we bring people together year-round to build new relationships, develop lifelong skills and raise the profile of our community across the capital, nationally and internationally.

Guided by the New London Agenda, our work has global relevance, and we collaborate with cities worldwide.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

About the roles

Both roles require strategic thinking, creativity, and excellent execution skills, and offer the chance to work at the heart of a dynamic and growing organisation.

Key responsibilities

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Develop and execute integrated, multi-channel marketing and comms plans

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Deliver targeted event and campaign promotion (email, social, web, PR)

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Manage content and copywriting for newsletters, social media, and websites

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Coordinate the production and promotion of our podcast and video content

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Track and report on campaign performance and audience engagement

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Work with freelancers and external agencies (e.g. designers, videographers)

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Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Each role has a distinct focus:

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Role 1: Professional Programme
You’ll lead marketing and communications for NLA’s year-round professional programme, which includes conferences, panels, networking events, research, our flagship NLA Awards, and our NextGen and Diverse Leaders initiatives. Your work will help deepen engagement with our built environment membership community and amplify our impact across the sector.

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Role 2: International Programme
You’ll shape and deliver campaigns for NLA’s international focussed activity, including Opportunity London, our global investment initiative, and the London Real Estate Forum. You'll help elevate London’s profile on the global stage and build relationships with high-level stakeholders and international partners.

Reports to: Associate Director, Communications

About you

We’re looking for proactive self-starters with a strategic mindset and hands-on marketing expertise. You’ll be a strong copywriter, comfortable managing multiple campaigns, and confident working with digital tools and data.

Essential:

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Proven experience creating and executing strategic marketing plans

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Strong copywriting and editing skills, tailored to diverse audiences

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Experience with paid and organic social media campaigns (especially LinkedIn)

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Website management via WordPress or similar CMS

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Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills

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Ability to work across multiple priorities and deadlines

Desirable:

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Experience in the built environment or property/investment sectors

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Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Premiere Pro)

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Podcast production experience

Our Values

Informed: Knowledge and understanding are central to everything we do; we continually build on our knowledge so we can innovate, stay relevant and make an impact.

Rigorous: We love what we do, take pride in our work and continually strive for excellence—acting, creating and never cutting corners.

Collaborative: By collaborating we create our best work with colleagues, clients and partners—building transparent, long‑lasting relationships that champion diversity and sustainability.

Responsive: By staying open‑minded and attuned to our network we react quickly to opportunities, pushing boundaries and challenging ourselves to improve.

Terms & Benefits

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Salary: £38,000-£42,000 (depending on experience).

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Hours: 40 h p/w Mon – Fri

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Location: The London Centre, Guildhall, Remote

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Benefits: 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) with uncapped discretionary leave, pension, EAP, Cycle-to-work, wellness initiatives and professional development budget.

How to Apply & Equal Opportunities:

Celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Adjustments for application or interview process are available on request.

Applications will close at midnight on Monday 30th June. To apply please follow the link on our recruitment page where you can send your CV and cover letter Danielle Rowland, HR Director. Please note that applications will only be reviewed where cover letters are included