(FTC) Marketing & Communications Executive

The purpose of this contract position is to provide help and support to the Business Development & Marketing and Communications teams during a period of parental leave.

This role has four main elements:

• Supporting the Head of Marketing and Communications with managing external communications and digital channels
• Ensuring that the firm's visual brand remains strong and is used consistently across the website, branded items and digital channels
• Managing administration within the Marketing & Communications team including arrangements for new starters, managing invoicing, and distribution of branded items across offices
• Supporting the practice teams with event management

Key Responsibilities

Working under the Head of Marketing & Communications, the main responsibilities of this role is to:

• Manage the clients key digital channels: client mailers, the website, and social media accounts;
• Oversee compliance with the visual brand in all materials (including digital)
• Liaise with Knowledge Management and legal practice groups on the management, sign-off and publication of written content
• Liaise with the Business Development team and legal practice groups on the management of marketing and comms elements surrounding BD trips, conference attendance, speaking opportunities and events. Including:
• o Event webpages
• o Social Media posts
• o Event invitations
• o Merchandise
• Work with the CRM to accurately record, arrange and access data about our network
• Support the Head of Marketing & Communications on campaigns and projects to support legal practice groups to deliver their business plan objectives
• Support practice groups on event management and staffing events

Qualifications

• Good A-Levels and ideally educated to degree level
• May hold or be working towards a relevant professional qualification

Knowledge/skills/experience

• An awareness and understanding of social media platforms
• Strong IT and organisational skills
• An understanding of CRM systems would be an advantage

Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility, energy and enthusiasm
• A solution driven attitude to problems
• Ability to work methodically and accurately