Sharpe Pritchard are looking for a Marketing and Events Assistant. You will be joining a dynamic, successful and friendly professional services firm where you can really make your mark. You will support the marketing manager in the day-to-day delivery of projects to achieve the marketing goals and objectives of the firm.
We have been recognised as an outstanding place to work by Best Companies in 2023 and 2022 and ranked 1st in 2023 as the best mid-sized company to work for. You will experience a friendly and collegiate team atmosphere where work life balance is respected. This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded and growing law firm located within easy access of Kings Cross and Farringdon mainline stations and Chancery Lane tube. The firm is generally supportive of hybrid working. a mix of working in-office and working remotely. If you are invited for an interview the details of the Firms policy and expectations can be discussed in more detail.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Support the delivery of marketing plans and tactics, such as website content and email marketing
- Assist in planning and running of online and in-person conferences and events to budget
- Promote the business through relevant channels, such as digital and events
- Update and develop the annual marketing and BD calendar, running associated communications and activities
- Assist in the coordination and preparation of directory and awards submissions and follow-up communications
- Assist in creating marketing materials
- Update the website and prepare internal communications for new joiners, leavers and promotions
- Source, obtain and manage firm merchandise
- Assist with internal and external communications to promote the work we are doing with our clients
- Take ownership of the marketing inbox
- Support HR with recruitment marketing and help to position the firm as an employer of choice
- Assist in maintaining brand consistency and building brand awareness
- Maintain and update client marketing lists to ensure information held is accurate and in accordance with GDPR
- Carry out client and market research as required
This list of duties is not exhaustive and offers scope for the successful candidate to continue to evolve and develop the function over time.
About you
Essential Requirements
- 1-2 years marketing experience
- Knowledge of social media including LinkedIn
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Excellence in Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Highly Desirable
- Experience within professional services, ideally legal
- Marketing degree or other relevant discipline
Required Competencies
- Energy and enthusiasm for marketing professional services
- Creativity
- Professionalism
- Eye for detail
- Organised
- Tech Savvy
- Collaborative and collegiate approach
- Proactive self-starter with “can do” approach
- Team player
- Time management skills
Why join us?
We have been recognised as an outstanding place to work by Best Companies in 2023 and 2022 and ranked 1st in 2023 as the best mid-sized company to work for. We are a purpose driven organisation with an active social committee, Corporate Social responsibility committee, Equity and Diversity forum and Wellbeing Leadership Group. We are a signatory to the Mindful Business Charter.
It is central to our values that our teams reflect the diverse community around us and that everyone at Sharpe Pritchard can be themselves and bring their authentic selves to work. Achieving true equality, diversity and inclusion is a core aim and we very much welcome applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion or belief, age or disability. We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.
What you will be getting in return
A generous bonus scheme is on offer alongside a competitive salary. You will gain professional development with a structured path to advancing your career. We provide a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to;
- Generous annual leave, starting at 28 days leave per annum (two days of which must be taken at Christmas on dates decided by the firm)
- Private Pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Smart health (including virtual GP service)
- Health and wellbeing app
- Individual learning and development and Business development budgets
- Flexible working (for example, part time and home working)
Regular team events including:
- Social committee events throughout the year
- Monthly all staff lunches
Get in touch if you are looking to do high quality legal work across the country with a friendly and supportive team by applying here.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age or disability.
We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.
