About Us:

Elliott Wood is a forward‑thinking and purpose-led engineering and built environment consultancy. We believe in a bigger and better idea of engineering. One driven by strategic consultancy and married with creative and technical expertise. Together we act as originators, advisors and doers for the built environment and beyond.

As a certified B Corp, our role is to continue to inspire clients and organisations to think differently about their projects and buildings - not just aesthetically and commercially - but for the benefit of the planet and people who use them every day.

Job overview:

We are seeking a Marketing & Business Development Executive to join our growing team. This role suits someone who is still developing professionally but confident managing tasks independently, juggling multiple activities, and proactively supporting communications across the business. Experience in the sector is beneficial but not essential for someone eager to learn.

You will contribute to activity across external communications, internal communications, member engagement, event support, digital content, and BD coordination. You will work across Elliott Wood, Society Building, and The Building Archives, ensuring our brand, values and projects are represented with clarity, consistency and creativity.

This is a varied role, ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent written and visual communication, and an interest in sustainability, the built environment, and community‑centred initiatives.

Responsibilities :

Communications & Content

• Draft, edit and schedule social media content across LinkedIn, Instagram and other relevant channels.

• Support the creation of written, visual and digital content (copy, imagery, video clips, case studies).

• Assist with updating and maintaining website content across Elliott Wood and sub‑brands.

• Produce and coordinate internal communications, including announcements, newsletters and intranet updates.

• Capture content at events, workshops and talks (photos, short videos, quotes, notes) for use across digital channels.

• Coordinate Society Building member communications, newsletters and updates.

• Support event listings, digital signage and day‑to‑day community messaging.

Digital Asset Management & Visual Support

• Maintain the Digital Asset Management system (OpenAsset), ensuring imagery and metadata are accurate and up to date.

• Manage image sourcing and permissions.

• Provide design and layout support using existing templates (InDesign/Canva/PowerPoint).

Business Development

• Coordinate event invitations, guest lists, RSVPs and logistics.

• Support with the preparation of BD materials including CVs, presentations and case studies.

• Support BD meetings with notes, actions and follow‑up.

• Assist with coordination and preparation of CPDs, industry events and award submissions.
  

Skills and Experience Required:

• 1-3 years experience in communications, marketing, business development or admin coordination within a professional services environment (built environment experience desirable but not required)

• Ability to support stakeholder coordination and assist with events, meetings and follow-up activity

• Experience using digital tools such as social media platforms, Content Management System (CMS), email marketing software or CRM systems

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines and maintain accuracy

• Production of marketing or BD collateral such as presentations, newsletters or reports

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Clear and confident written and verbal communication.

• Able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment

• Collaborative team member who can also work independently when required

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience (marketing or communications degrees desirable but not required)

• Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and/or Canva

• Skills in CRM platforms and data management.

Why Elliott Wood:

If you are a progressive and talented marketing, communications or business development professional who aims to influence those around you with the same level of understanding and empathy that you bring to your work, we invite you to join us. We hope you share our interest in the transformative impact infrastructure can have on the built environment and are enthusiastic about playing an integral role in our ongoing practice and growth strategy.

We offer:

• A hybrid working environment.

• A nurturing, collaborative, creative environment.

• Active encouragement and support to pursue further job-related education and/or skills training.

• An extensive range of benefits from health insurance to gym cover, bonus and more

Some of our Benefits:

• Flexible working and hybrid working (min 60% of time office and 40% flexible)

• Life and income insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Private Health Cover

• Health Cash plan - offering over £1k of cash and discounts to support day-to-day health and wellbeing treatments

• Monthly contribution to fitness related expenses

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• 6% employer pension contribution

• Regular career and development conversations

• Access to our weekly Academy Learning Programme

• 25 days annual leave (with an option to buy up to 5 extra days) and increasing with service

• Opportunity to be gifted up to 4 ‘me days’ per year

• Tax free savings for Cycle Scheme and Childcare fees

• Enhanced maternity leave (up to 26 weeks full pay) and paternity leave (4 weeks full pay)

Elliott Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us and be a part of a team where your marketing, comms and BD skills will thrive! If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and contribute to the future of our business.