Job Description

This is an opportunity to join a hugely successful law firm who have a mission to make a positive impact across business and society and have social and environmental impact at the top of the business agenda. It is refreshing to see that they recognise Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves and they have worked hard towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion across the firm and in the wider profession. The business therefore has a large focus on well-being and individuality so that all their people can thrive.

In less than a decade this firm has more than doubled its turnover, and in 2023 they successfully rebranded. Given their brand positioning, this role would be particularly exciting for a communications professional with a keen interest in some of the big issues that society and your clients might be facing, for example around ESG, healthcare, digital transformation and culture and conduct.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, this is a key role in the firm\'s Client and Marketing function, leading the marketing sub-team dedicated to external and internal communications, including PR, campaigns, internal communications, content and submissions. The role is integral to the development and management of the firm\'s reputation, in line with their brand positioning, and in bringing creative and commercial skills to the design and delivery of key campaigns and internal and external communications programmes to promote further growth.

This is a hugely varied role but the following technical skills required for someone to be successful and enjoy the role:

• Leadership and management skills because you will be responsible for a team of 5 comprising two Senior PR Executives, a Senior Communications Executive, a Senior Internal Communications Executive, and a Marketing Assistant
• Experience and a detailed understanding of PR techniques and the media landscape and how to build relationships with press. The ability to rapidly develop an understanding of complicated subjects across a wide variety of markets
• Outstanding technical writing ability, a passion for storytelling and experience of delivering highly impactful creative communications campaigns in line with the brand positioning
• Reputation management/ crisis comms experience - able to plan, advise and manage externally and internally
• Experience in managing multiple communication internal and external communication channels and how to optimise to increase reach and engagement. Constantly keeping abreast of best practice and innovations
• Excellent organisational and communication skills - must be able to multi-task and manage a range of activities in a timely and efficient manner
• Budget management, ensuring spend is efficient and within budget

This opportunity would suit candidates with strong management experience and a natural ability to encourage collaboration across teams, helping the business to join up. You will be highly organised and able to multi-task and meet deadlines efficiently with the ability to see the big picture and think strategically, but also be pragmatic, with a keen eye for detail.

You will be a credible, trusted advisor, treating colleagues outside the team as clients, challenging constructively, and making things easier for them. You will also be someone who establishes and develops effective relationships with agencies to achieve desired outcomes and supports agencies with internal stakeholders.

It would be advantageous to have an understanding of legal services or professional services sector experience and hybrid working is available, so on average, you\'ll work from home for no more than three days per week.

If this sounds like your next challenge, please apply via the link or contact James Robinson for an informal chat.

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