Job Description

Ref Number:

• LT7913

Sector:

• Legal

Disciplines:

• Bus Dev/CRM, Communications/PR, Marketing

Job Type:

• Contract

Location:

• Cheltenham, UK Regions

Remuneration:

• \xc2\xa3Competitive

Consultant:

• Colette Norfolk

Email:

Tel:

• +44 (0)20 3174 1875

This is an exciting regional opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a practical approach and a broad skillset to join a niche and highly regarded law firm as a BD, Marketing & Communications Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract basis to cover a period of maternity leave. Based in Cheltenham with occasional travel to London, the role holder will be joining an award-winning law firm that specialises in media, technology, communications and intellectual property, including the regulatory and competition law environment around those topics. The firm has doubled in size in recent years, both in revenue terms and lawyer numbers, and prides itself on acting for industry leaders across its sectors of focus while maintaining a unique culture which seeks to provide its employees with a truly enjoyable and rewarding working environment. The BD, marketing and communications function is a well-regarded and trusted team of five people, based in London and Cheltenham. The culture of the team is supportive and collaborative and it enjoys a good relationship with the lawyers with which it works. Contributing to the development of best practice and the budget, business and marketing planning processes, the successful applicant will act as the go-to contact for specific practice areas and also work on relevant firm-wide initiatives. Acting as an advocate for use of the firm\'s CRM system, you will carry out research into specific clients, targets, and industry sectors, provide support in relation to the firm\'s key clients, key targets and referral law firm relationships and assist in the pitching process, producing new materials for clients and prospects and drafting, editing, proof-reading and ensuring content is relevant to the audience. From a marketing perspective, the BD, Marketing & Communications Manager will manage all elements of the event management process and oversee preparation and drafting of legal directories and awards submissions. In addition, communications will represent a key focus of the role. This will encompass broad responsibilities including internal communications, digital marketing, PR and press releases and management of thought leadership campaigns. Ideal candidates will possess proven BD, marketing and communications experience gained in a professional services environment, ideally whilst working in a law firm. Positive, proactive and flexible with superior communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and a high level of attention to detail, the BD, Marketing & Communications Manager will enjoy working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Previous experience or knowledge of the media and technology sectors or intellectual property will be an advantage, but it is by no means essential. 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. Follow us on Twitter for the widest range of roles across the entire professional services sector - twitter.com/leightontaylorC

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