Marketing Executive - Leading Barristers Chambers

Our clientis a leading Barristers Chambers based in Legal London with a pre-eminent reputation for the work its members undertake in Employment, Discrimination and Equality, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Sports and Entertainment, Commercial, Human Rights and Public law. Chambers clients range from individuals to public institutions and global companies in each of its key practice areas.

There are currently 56 Barrister members, including 17 KCs (Silks). Members are supported by a team of Clerks (Practice Managers) and wider support staff, all recognised for their outstanding client service. Chambers promotes a very friendly, collegiate environment. The principles of equality, diversity and inclusion run through all aspects of its business.

The Role:

Chambers is seeking a Marketing and Executive to join its committed and friendly team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, suitable candidates will be able to work well under pressure and be seeking to take ownership of a rewarding role in a forward-thinking and proactive, professional environment. This role offers excellent flexible working.

Main responsibilities include:

• Lead the development of Cloisters brand platform, including ensuring the organisations look,feel, tone, voice, and messaging advance its objectives.
• Work to elevate Cloisters visibility and grow their influence and impact through a variety ofchannels, including social media, etc.
• Regular updating and maintenance of chambers website with news items, announcements,changes to barristers profiles and bios, publications of articles, etc.
• Assisting with the maintenance of Chambers Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, contributingposts and co-ordinating posts from the website newsfeed
• Assisting and supporting in the organisation of Chambers events such as seminars,conferences and social events including invitation lists, invoicing, delegate packs andpresentations, pre-and post-event organisation, liaison with venues and caterers, and eventset-up.
• Management of relationships with outside agencies, i.e., Chambers and Partners, Legal 500.
• Supporting Barrister members in their individual marketing endeavours.
• Support in the management and administration of the pupillage application process (Pupillage Gateway).
• Support in the administration of the mini-pupillage process
• Design and delivery of outreach programmes to universities and relevant stakeholders University Law Societies, careers officers, as well as race and social mobility initiatives.
• Responsible for managing chambers' directory submissions.

Suitable candidates will:

Ideally, be educated to a degree level, and have some experience in marketing/brand/events management in a similar legal or professional services environment. They will have strong communication and organisational skills, be highly personable, and work well under pressure with accuracy. A working knowledge of CRM systems is essential, experience of Squarespace, Adobe InDesign, Canva and Photoshop, and legal directories submissions, would be advantageous but not a prerequisite.

To apply for this position, please forward your CV, with a personal statement that clearly outlines your suitability for the role, (we do not require a cover letter) to exclusively retained consultants, GRL Legal.

The closing date for applications is 5 pm on Monday 23rd September. Early applications are encouraged, highly suitable individuals will meet with GRL Consultants immediately, and Client interviews will take place on 22 or 23 August.

Equality and Diversity:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or belief, or disability.