Marketing and Business Development Assistant

Trowers & Hamlins; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marketing and Business Development Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will plan and manage engaging events, support marketing communications, and develop strategies to enhance business development. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a creative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this firm offers a supportive workplace where your contributions will make a significant impact. Join this forward-thinking company and help shape its regional profile through innovative marketing strategies.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

GPP Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted Gym Memberships

Free Cinema Tickets

Health Assessments

Qualifications

• 12-18 months of marketing experience in a professional services or B2B environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage high-quality events, conferences, webinars, and seminars.
• Assist with PR and social media efforts, including press releases.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Event Management

Digital Marketing Tools

Social Media Management

Education

CIM Qualifications

Tools

Digital Creative Tools

Job description

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 works to facilitate 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 are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

The Role:

As a Marketing and Business Development Assistant, you will:

• Plan and manage high-quality events, conferences, webinars, and seminars.
• Assist with PR and social media efforts, including press releases and social media posts.
• Handle marketing administration, including budget, diary, and travel management.
• Support marketing communications and campaign management.
• Develop an understanding of our clients and markets to support business development.
• Attend networking events to build Trowers & Hamlins' regional profile.
• Coordinate and administer the annual legal directory submissions process.

The Candidate:

The ideal Marketing and Business Development Assistant will have:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• A creative and positive mindset, with flexibility and innovation in approach.
• Experience attending networking events and liaising with diverse stakeholders.
• A desire to learn about new industries and support business development.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work outside office hours, especially during events.
• Excellent IT skills and experience with digital creative tools and social media.
• Ideally, 12-18 months of marketing experience in a professional services or B2B environment.
• CIM qualifications or a desire to study towards CIM or equivalent.

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) after 6 months of employment, which include 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 and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [e-mail]

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.