Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to be part of a collaborative Marketing & Business Development team? Are you interested in a role that can be shaped around your strengths and experience, to help you make the most impact, but also grow professionally? Do you want to join a leading regional firm, who has the backing of a national group, dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support and committed to ambitious growth? Do you like the sound of a highly competitive benefits package, discretionary bonus scheme, hybrid working opportunities, social events and much more?

Clients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on our personal approach to handling cases. This role will give you the opportunity to undertake great quality work and develop your career within a highly reputable legal practice. The firm is supportive of hybrid working and the successful candidate can be based in Maidstone or Canterbury. Suitable candidates will need to have at least 2 years' experience of working in marketing and/or a business development function, as well as previous experience of delivering events.


This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, supportive environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact. You'll contribute ideas and grow professionally through ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Marketing and events (approx. 50% of role)

- Collaborate with the M&BD team to execute and evaluate focused initiatives and campaigns. Provide support with targeting and follow up activity to ensure campaigns and initiatives reach right audience. Plan and execute in-person and virtual events aligned with campaign objectives, including networking breakfasts, seminars, and webinars. Responsibilities include managing logistics, coordinating speakers, developing tailored content, promoting events, and ensuring strong audience engagement. Post-event follow-up and ROI reporting are key to measuring success and informing future strategy.

Public relations, reputation and awards (approx. 25%)

- Support the Communications & Engagement Manager in implementing PR campaigns that elevate the firm's profile and reinforce brand positioning. Assist with media relations by coordinating press outreach, maintaining journalist contact lists, and helping draft press releases. Monitor media coverage, compiling insights and coverage reports for internal stakeholders.

Legal directories submissions (approx 10%)

- Manage annual submissions to Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. This includes tracking submission deadlines, creating a calendar to coordinate with lawyers, gather case highlights, work with lawyers to select appropriate referees, etc.

Pitch and proposal management (approx 10%)

- Lead the creation of proposals and pitch presentations, with input from the wider team. Collaborate with partners to ensure materials are tailored, impactful and meet the brief/ criteria.

Marketing reporting and data (approx. 5%)

- Assist with the preparing of monthly reports. Work with the managers to ensure accurate and consistent data capture.


The Marketing & Business Development team currently consists of 7 colleagues and is led by

Alexa Dowling

. You will be reporting to the Communications & Engagement Manager and working closely with the wider team, supporting the delivery of strategic initiatives that drive client engagement, market visibility, and revenue growth.


You should have demonstrable confidence and ability to build relationships at all levels of the business, be highly organised, with strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written). The ability to prioritise projects and be responsive/reactive to urgent requests will also be an advantage. Ideally, we're looking for someone who is an exceptional team player, high motivated, self-starter, committed to high performance and has strong IT skills.

Why join Brachers?

At Brachers, our vision and ambition are driven by our people. You'll find individuals at our firm with impressive skills and expertise, who are full of drive and ideas. We see opportunities in challenges, embrace change, and are committed to delivering the best service, reflected in our recognition in The Times 'Best Law Firms List 2025'. We have an open, supportive, and friendly culture where collaboration and innovation thrive, and where people feel happy. This is endorsed by feedback from our staff, which led to our accreditation by employee engagement specialist, Best Companies, as an 'outstanding' place to work and a 'Top 10 Law Firm to Work For'.


In 2025, we became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide. With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve. We are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can-do attitude to be part of our journey.


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