Marketing Assistant

Career Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a market-leading recruitment firm as a Marketing Assistant, where you will play a key role in enhancing brand presence and supporting marketing initiatives. This exciting opportunity allows you to work closely with diverse teams, utilizing your creativity and communication skills to contribute to a collaborative environment. You will assist in managing social media accounts, creating engaging content, and supporting client events. With comprehensive training and a supportive team, this role offers a unique chance to develop your career in a dynamic industry. If you're passionate about marketing and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and proactive with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing and updating websites and social media.
• Support content creation and engagement for marketing activities.

Skills

Creative mindset

Strong written English skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Canva

CRM systems

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Consultant at Career Legal - Marketing and Business Development

Title: Marketing Assistant

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Hybrid: Yes – 2 days a week

About Us

Career Legal is a market-leading recruitment firm specialising in legal recruitment across multiple disciplines. For over 30 years, we have been a trusted partner to Magic Circle firms, boutique practices, UK-based firms, and international law firms. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to connect the best legal talent with the right opportunities.

Our reputation speaks for itself. We attract top-tier professionals by fostering strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Unlike many recruitment firms, we don’t rely on rigid KPIs or aggressive sales tactics. Instead, we take a collaborative, consultative approach, working across teams to deliver exceptional service in a professional yet friendly manner.

We are a growing team of around 50 recruiters and support staff with a strong sense of community and a commitment to best practices. Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do, and we continuously evolve to stay ahead in a dynamic market. Our culture encourages innovation, fresh thinking, and a shared ambition to remain the best at what we do.

At Career Legal, we do things differently, prioritising relationships over transactions and long-term success over short-term wins. We take pride in helping legal professionals at every stage of their careers, from graduates taking their first steps to senior executives making strategic moves. Our goal is to connect outstanding talent with the right opportunities, shaping careers and strengthening the legal industry.

The Role

We are looking for a Marketing Assistant who is keen to develop and grow our brand and join us in the next exciting steps for our organisation. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will assist in collaborating across all recruitment teams to improve our social media presence and support a range of marketing activities. This is a newly created position which has been introduced as part of our ongoing success and growth, offering a unique opportunity to shape and develop the role.

You will be joining a supportive team where comprehensive training and mentorship will be provided to ensure you feel confident in your role. We have ambitious plans and are looking for a driven individual to help us achieve our goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Website and Social Media Support: Assist with managing and updating the Career Legal and DVF Recruitment websites using the CMS platform. Ensure new articles and blogs are uploaded regularly. Share relevant data with wider teams.
• Social Media Support: Help maintain social media accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube). Support content calendar management, research, formatting, and content creation. Ensure brand consistency across all posts.
• Content and Engagement Support: Produce and share relevant articles, report on social media performance and website traffic, and assist with capturing headshots for new joiners.
• Video Content Assistance: Support video sessions for Recruitment Consultants and upload videos to YouTube.
• Event Assistance: Help plan and coordinate client events, maintain mailing lists, send invitations, track RSVPs, and create social media content to promote events.

Person Specification

We seek a self-motivated, proactive individual with keen attention to detail, able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks. You should enjoy working with diverse teams, building rapport, and communicating effectively.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Creative mindset with the ability to contribute new ideas
• Strong written English skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Canva
• Experience with database and CRM systems is a plus

Personal Attributes

• Team player with a proactive approach
• Ownership and commitment to the role
• Good judgment and decision-making skills
• Effective communicator