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A top ranked specialist law firm in London, renowned for their work in business crime and civil litigation and with an impressive, global client base, requires an experienced marketing and business development professional to provide support enabling the delivery of the firm's plans for growth.
You will be joining a firm with a strong commitment to justice, which is expressed both in the firm’s work for their clients, and also in their respect for the firm’s people and community. The firm pride themselves on the quality of their employees, their friendly, no-nonsense culture and the way the firm champions diversity and inclusion. The Marketing and Business Development department is undergoing an exciting phase of evolution and the firm are now looking to bolster the team with the addition of a new Marketing & Business Development Manager. Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Business Development, you will play a leading role in the development and implementation of an ambitious marketing and business development plan which is at the heart of the firm's business strategy. Advising Partners and Associates on the best approach to achieve their business and marketing objectives, you will enjoy a broad role covering the marketing and BD mix. The role holder will be expected to take ownership of comprehensive and multi-channel marketing campaigns, from inception through project planning to delivery, measurement and evaluation. Deploying and developing the firm’s marketing technology including CRM, website and events software, you will take a lead on the management of the firms’ social media channels and will be tasked with copy-editing including writing, reviewing and editing content for various marketing channels, ensuring consistency with the firm's tone of voice. Briefing and managing external agencies to produce high quality creative campaigns that ensure the application of the firm’s brand guidelines and delivery of projects to deadline will represent an important focus of the role. The successful applicant will also be expected to over-see legal directories and awards submissions and develop and manage in-house marketing training and inductions.
A pragmatic, self-motivated and flexible team player, the ideal candidate will be either CIM qualified, studying towards CIM or willing to work towards qualification. You will need proven marketing or business development experience gained in a law firm or professional service organisation to include a track record of managing successful marketing campaigns from conception to implementation and measurement and previous experience in planning and managing digital and social media and delivering online and in-person events. Experience of CMS and CRM systems, social media platforms, email marketing tools and marketing analytics systems will also be essential. In addition, the Marketing & Business Development Manager will be confident and organised with a robust personality, outstanding communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships with people at all levels.
Leighton Taylor promotes diversity, equality and fair treatment in all aspects of our work. It is our policy that as a provider of marketing and business development recruitment services, we will work to address existing inequalities, eliminate discrimination and promote equal opportunities and diversity. We translate this into all aspects of our everyday work and will aim to prevent discrimination or other unfair treatment against any of our staff or any users of our services regardless of gender, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origins, disability, sexual orientation or political and religious beliefs.
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