Digital Executive

Simmons & Simmons; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate digital advocate to enhance their digital presence. In this role, you will lead the charge in developing data-driven marketing campaigns and optimizing user experiences across various digital channels. Your expertise in SEO and digital trends will empower you to educate colleagues and elevate the firm's content strategy. This dynamic position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact while working collaboratively within a supportive team. Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation and provides a platform for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Contribution

Bonuses

Learning Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Social Events

Diversity Networks

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in digital marketing with a strong focus on SEO.
• Ability to guide colleagues on best practices for online content delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key strategic digital projects with the digital team.
• Advise on digital content performance and improve engagement.

Skills

Digital Marketing

SEO

Content Strategy

Social Media Management

Data Analysis

Client Engagement

Attention to Detail

Creative Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Analytics

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Email Marketing Platforms

SEO Tools

PowerBI

LinkedIn Ads Manager

Google Ads

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

We’re looking for someone to champion our goal to become a digital first firm. As a digital advocate, you’ll improve engagement across our digital landscape. We’re looking for someone who can advise the firm about digital best practices and develop integrated, data-based digital marketing campaigns.

Working as part of the digital team, you’ll be full of great advice and ideas to help our clients, employees and communities to see us as a trusted firm. You’ll inspire others through your passion for all things digital.

What will you do:

1. Work with digital manager and senior digital executive to deliver key strategic digital projects.
2. Focus on the best digital user experience and promote this across the firm.
3. Ensure content is effectively promoted across the firm’s website, social media, and email marketing channels and in line with our fewer bigger, better philosophy.
4. Advise and educate colleagues on digital content performance and identify ways to improve engagement and reach.
5. Perform a quality assurance role across digital channels, giving regular feedback to improve processes.
6. Give advice and training on content best practice, including SEO. Ensure our content and campaigns are engaging and meet our brand style.
7. Be the go-to person for all things SEO:
1. Undertake regular projects to optimise website content and key sections for SEO
2. Perform keyword and topic research using SEO tools
3. Use SEO insights to suggest content and detailed SEO focused content briefs to teams
4. Keep pace with SEO, content marketing and digital marketing industry trends and developments
5. Compile monthly content-centric reports and share these with relevant teams
6. Shape a content marketing strategy for the firm
7. Support our social media strategy by regularly auditing our social media presence, identifying opportunities and areas for improvement.
8. Support the development and best practice use of our email marketing system.
9. Support Google Analytics and business intelligence reporting to provide proactive insight into user actions and engagement.
10. Help promote a digital first attitude to content and campaigns through best practice guidance and advice.

What we are looking for:

1. 2+ years’ experience in digital marketing.
2. Excellent knowledge of SEO, LinkedIn and current digital trends is a bonus.
3. Able to guide and coach colleagues about best practices of delivering content successfully online.
4. Organised with strong attention to detail.
5. Creative in approach and idea generation while being delivery-focused.
6. Client and audience centric: always thinking client first.
7. Able to build strong and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.
8. Experience working with social media, CMS and email marketing platforms.
9. Experience of at least two of the following platforms: ContentStack; Vuture; InterAction; Bynder; Google Search Console; Google Analytics; PowerBI; LinkedIn Ads Manager; Google Ads; Adobe Photoshop (or equivalent); any NLE video tool.
10. Working knowledge of HTML and/or Markdown an advantage.
11. Experience of working on digital channel delivery of campaigns.

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Some key information:

We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.

Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).

We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.

We bring together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities via Simmons & Simmons Solutions that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.

We are proud to rank as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.

We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.

We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.

All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.

We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our Business Plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm.

Equal opportunities:

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:

1. Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
2. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.
3. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
4. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.
5. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team. To apply for the role, click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit our career page for more details.

About Us

Every day, our expert teams across Europe, the Middle East and Asia come together to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. We’re an international melting pot of perspectives and experiences, united in helping to shape a better future for our clients, our people and our communities.

A place for ideas, skills, ambition and innovation. For personal growth and professional challenge. For powering success through trust, respect, integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality.