The Marketing Director provides strategic leadership for all marketing, communications, business development and bid activity at Buttress. This role sets direction, aligns activity across sectors, and ensures delivery is effective, joined-up and reflective of the practice’s values, purpose, cultural manifesto and ambitions.
This is both a strategic leadership role and an accountable delivery role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & leadership
- Develop and own the practicewide marketing, BD and communications strategy.
- Advise the Leadership Team on market positioning, growth priorities and brand.
- Align sector strategies, bids, comms and BD activity.
Bid & BD oversight
- Provide senior oversight of bid strategy and quality.
- Support high-value or sensitive bids.
- Ensure consistent messaging and positioning.
Brand & communications
- Own the Buttress brand and reputation.
- Oversee internal and external communications.
- Ensure culture, purpose, manifesto, values and EOT principles are embedded in messaging.
Team leadership
- Lead and develop the marketing, bids and BD team.
- Set clear priorities, standards and expectations.
- Build a collaborative, high-performing function.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has senior marketing or BD leadership experience within architecture, construction or professional services.
- Has proven experience working with Exec Directors, LT/Board and senior leaders.
- Has a track record of delivering growth through structured BD and marketing.
- Be part of an employee‑owned practice with a strong sense of purpose
ABOUT US
Buttress Architects is a practice of 80+ individuals based across Manchester and Leeds. We are a vibrant community, united by a shared vision and a passion for creating extraordinary spaces.
We believe in more than just financial success; we embrace a ‘triple bottom line’ approach that values profit, people, and the planet as equal measures of our achievements. We strive to make a positive impact in all that we do.
People are the driving force behind our business. We recognise that their talent, creativity, and dedication are our greatest assets. That’s why we are committed to their growth and development, investing in coaching, training, and endless opportunities to enrich both their professional and personal lives.
We foster a studio environment that encourages authenticity, celebrating diverse perspectives and personalities. We believe that by embracing our differences, we can unleash unlimited creativity and innovation, ultimately shaping better places for people to enjoy.
What we offer
- Workplace pension with employer contributions and an optional salary sacrifice scheme
- 30 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays) with full closure over the Christmas period
- Employee Assistance Programme and health insurance, currently through Vitality
- Annual staff trip with travel and accommodation paid by the business
- Free annual flu vaccinationsEnhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
- Wellbeing initiatives and mental health first aiders
- Cycle to work scheme
Salary: £68,000 to £75,000 (FTE) per annum, subject to experience
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