PR & Campaigns Manager in London

NLA is looking for a PR & Campaigns Manager to join our team. This is a hands‐on role for a proactive PR and campaigns professional with responsibility for turning NLA’s programme and research into compelling narratives and delivering integrated campaigns that drive media coverage and external visibility.

About NLANLA is London’s built environment community, bringing together public and private sector leaders to shape a better city.

Through research, events, festivals and year‐round programmes, we convene the people delivering London’s future and provide a platform for ideas, debate and collaboration.

About the roleThis is a hands‐on role for a proactive PR and campaigns professional who can turn NLA’s programme and research into clear, compelling stories that land with media, industry and wider audiences.

You will work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to deliver integrated campaigns, with a particular focus on earned media, narrative development and external visibility.

Key ResponsibilitiesPR & Media

Plan and deliver proactive PR activity across NLA’s research, events and wider programme

Build and manage relationships with key journalists across national, London and trade media

Secure consistent media coverage, commentary and profile opportunities

Identify timely hooks to position NLA within wider industry and policy conversations

Campaigns & Storytelling

Work in partnership with the Marketing & Communications Manager to deliver campaigns for major NLA outputs, including research launches and flagship programmes

Shape the external narrative and press angles for campaigns, ensuring they resonate beyond NLA’s existing audiences

Translate complex built environment and policy topics into clear, engaging stories for wider audiences

Contribute to integrated campaigns across media, digital, content and partner channels

Research & Policy Communications

Partner with the Marketing & Communications Manager and research team to support the rollout of research campaigns

Lead on PR strategy, media engagement and external narrative development for research outputs

Identify compelling angles, headlines and hooks to position NLA’s research within wider industry and policy conversations

Support the amplification of NLA’s key policy messages through media and campaign activity

Public Engagement & Programme Support

Lead communications for public-facing initiatives including the London Festival of Architecture and NLA competitions

Support wider programme communications, ensuring strong storytelling and audience reach

Contribute to growing engagement with broader public audiences

Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration

Work collaboratively across internal teams to ensure aligned messaging and coordinated campaign delivery

Support partner amplification by identifying opportunities for joint storytelling and media engagement

Skills & Experience

Experience in PR, communications or campaigns (agency or in‐house)

Track record of securing media coverage and working with journalists

Experience supporting or delivering campaigns (not just standalone outputs)

Strong writing and messaging skills

Ability to translate complex topics into clear, accessible content

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience in the built environment, cities, policy or related sectors

Understanding of how communications can support policy influence

Experience working on public engagement or city‐wide initiatives

What Success Looks Like

Increased visibility of NLA across media and industry channels

Research and programme outputs supported by clear, consistent narratives

Stronger engagement with public‐facing initiatives

Growing recognition of NLA as a leading voice in the built environment

Reports to: Associate Director – Marketing and Communications.

Our ValuesInformed: 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.

Location: NLA office at The London Centre. Opportunity for hybrid work, minimum 3 days in the office.

Work Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Salary: £38,000 to £44,000 dependent on skills and experience

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

Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Adjustments for application or interview process are available on request.

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