Marketing Assistant

Stephens Scown LLP; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephens Scown LLP is seeking a proactive Marketing Assistant to collaborate with the Senior Content Manager and Creative team. The role involves supporting campaigns, managing social media, and creating marketing materials in a flexible and encouraging environment. This position offers a competitive salary, numerous benefits, and growth opportunities within a unique employee-owned law firm.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Access to wellbeing support

Three additional paid leave days for good causes

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about marketing and digital communications.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Familiarity with digital content trends and tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of creative and digital campaigns.
• Manage the firm's social media channels.
• Create and distribute email marketing campaigns.

Skills

Marketing

Digital Content Creation

Communication

Creativity

Organization

Education

Degree or relevant marketing qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

At Stephens Scown, every day is what we make it. So we make it matter. Doing notable work for notable clients. Building our skills with talented people. Making our mark on our communities. Being a force for good.

We don’t just say it, we live it. Our commitment to our people, clients and communities runs through our DNA. We are employee-owned, we are a Certified B Corporation TM , and we ranked in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the UK list for seven consecutive years.

The Role

As a Marketing Assistant, you will work closely with the Senior Content Manager and the broader Creative and Digital team to help deliver compelling campaigns, content, and marketing materials that align with the firm’s goals. This is a varied and collaborative role that touches on all areas of marketing, including digital, social media, events, and communications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of creative and digital campaigns across various platforms
• Coordinating and producing marketing collateral using in-house tools and assets
• Assisting with the day-to-day management of the firm’s social media channels
• Updating website content and publishing new articles or client stories
• Creating and distributing email marketing campaigns and eNewsletters
• Supporting sponsorships, events, and professional relationship activities
• Conducting research and competitor analysis to support marketing initiatives
• Maintaining mailing lists and assisting with direct mail campaigns
• Monitoring digital trends and identifying content opportunities
• Collaborating with legal teams and other internal stakeholders to meet marketing objectives

About You

You’re a proactive, creative individual who is passionate about marketing and digital communications. Whether you’re just starting out or have some experience, you’re ready to bring enthusiasm, organisation, and a willingness to learn to a fast-paced and friendly team.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong interest in marketing, branding, and digital content creation
• Can work independently and as part of a wider team
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Shows strong attention to detail and a well-organised approach
• Is comfortable using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Has some familiarity with using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
• Is active on social media and understands content trends (desirable)
• Brings a creative mindset and a “can-do” attitude to problem-solving
• Is personable, adaptable, and open to learning new tools and techniques
• (Ideally) has a degree or relevant marketing qualification, but this isn’t essential

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits and rewards. Not least of these is through the Firm’s employee-ownership status, where every employee is listened to, helps to realise our vision and receives an equal share in our annual profit-share.
• Our hybrid working model and approach to flexible working enables our people to share their working time between home and the office to support a healthy work / life balance.
• View a full list of our benefits – including 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday), private medical insurance, group life assurance, access to a comprehensive range of wellbeing support, and three additional days’ paid leave to support good causes.
• Progression opportunities – including, regular training, qualification options, mentorship, and continued professional development.

Why Stephens Scown?

Working here is something else entirely. It’s a place where we can step up to tough challenges with people so good they inspire us to be better. We proudly work in a beautiful part of the country, go beyond expectations and achieve things that matter.

Owning It Matters…

We’re the UK’s first major employee-owned law firm. But more than this, we’re people-centred, people-powered. We do what it takes to help each other overcome every challenge. Whatever’s happening in the world, empowering our people is what matters.

Our communities and colleagues give us a lot to be thankful for. So we try to make them feel as valued as our clients. Whether we’re digging deep and giving our time and money, picking up rubbish from our streets and beaches, at Stephens Scown, if it’s right, it matters.

We might have the expertise of a top city firm, but outside our offices there’s not a skyscraper in sight. Whether we’re getting to know our clients on our local beach or having fun in the park with colleagues, we’re all about living a life enriched by work. Making the fun matter.

Apply for this position

If this sounds like you and you would like to be considered for this opportunity,please send your application by email enclosing an upto date CV [e-mail] or by post to: HR Department, Stephens Scown LLP, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1RS

At Stephens Scown, we believe that a diverse workforce delivers better results for ourclients and creates a happier workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated. Thereforewe welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, abilities and beliefs.

All offers of employment at Stephens Scown are subject to Basic level of Disclosure and BarringService check. Any information gathered in relation to the DBS process is held in in accordancewith all relevant data protection regulations. Having a criminal record will not necessarilybar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstancesand background of your offences. At interview, or in a separate discussion, we ensure that an openand measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might berelevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the positionsought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We make every subject of a DBSDisclosure aware of the existence of the DBS Code of Practice. This is available onhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

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