Location/s
Manchester
Experience Level
Entry Level
Term
Permanent
Working Hours
Full Time
Practice Area / Department
Business Support - Marketing
Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East, our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which facilitates our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We believe it is our people that make us unique. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a responsible and sustainable way, guided by the principles of ESG firmwide.
Job Advert Description
Reporting to the Business Development Manager for Birmingham and Manchester, you will work with various teams in Birmingham and Manchester to build profile amongst target groups in the Midlands and North West. As a Marketing and Business Development Assistant, you will:
1. Develop an understanding of the clients of the firm and the markets in which the firm operates.
2. Plan, manage and attend events, conferences, webinars, and seminars.
3. Assist with sourcing information for press releases and curate regional social media posts.
4. Take a leading role in executing new initiatives and campaigns, including producing digital and printed materials.
5. Support the Business Development Manager in implementing marketing plans.
6. Coordinate legal directory submissions and interviews.
7. Manage budget, diary, travel, and expenses.
8. Input into bids, pitches, and capability statements.
For this role, you will need:
1. CIM qualifications or a desire to study towards CIM or equivalent.
2. 12-18 months marketing experience in a professional services or equivalent B2B environment.
3. Excellent IT skills and competency, with an interest in digital/social media.
4. Flexibility to work outside of office hours, particularly when running events.
5. Experience attending networking events and confidence liaising with partners, managers, fee earners, and other stakeholders.
We are also looking for someone who has:
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
2. A desire to learn about new sectors and businesses to support business development.
3. A strong team player, ready to help colleagues.
4. The ability to prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines under pressure.
Our benefits include an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva, and Private Medical Insurance (currently with Vitality Health) after 6 months of employment, which includes discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments, and much more.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity, and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role, treated equally irrespective of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.
If you require further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support you might need during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team at recruit@trowers.com.
As part of our recruitment policy, candidates are subject to employment screening background checks, which include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications, and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
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