Marketing / Business Development

ESTABLISHED LEGAL LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ESTABLISHED LEGAL LTD in Manchester is seeking a proactive Communications Executive to support the head of department and the communications team. You will help manage social media, draft briefs, and develop media relations.

This role offers a chance to shape the firm’s public profile in a fast‑paced legal environment, requiring strong writing, research and organisational skills, plus a degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent required.
• Proven communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in a professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with team members.
• Support the firm's social media channels (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, WordPress).
• Engage with social media influencers and ambassadors.
• Adhere to social media guidelines set by the firm.
• Develop a rapport with the media.
• Organise photography, calls and briefing materials for the press.
• Conduct market research.
• Handle crisis communications and liaise with the press.
• Research and draft news stories, blogs and articles.
• Maximise the impact of original media on the firms site and social media.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Social media management

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

WordPress

Social media analytics

Job description

We are recruiting for a proactive individual to join a national law firm as a Communications Executive. You will be supporting the head of department and the communications team. This is a fantastic opportunity to hit the ground running and develop in a growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Attending meetings, as directed, with key members of the team;
• Supporting the firm's social media which includes Twitter, blogs, Linkedin, website, etc.;
• Engaging with social media influencers and ambassadors;
• Adhering to social media guidelines as set out by the firm;
• Developing a rapport with the media;
• Organising photography, calls and drafting briefs for the press;
• Conducting market research;
• Handling crisis management, this includes liaising with the press, drafting statements, managing social media postings and all internal communications;
• Research and drafting news stories, blog posts and articles;
• Maximising the impact of original media on the firm's site and social media;
• Maintaining a high standard of work.

Key Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office packages and social media platforms such as Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress, etc.
• Research skills, good working knowledge of current affairs within the sector;
• Excellent communication and organisational skills;
• Previous experience in a similar environment or professional services;
• Degree level or equivalent.

The firm is offering an excellent benefits package along with a salary set above the national market. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2010, Established Legal acts as an employment agency and employment business for the supply of permanent and temporary staff.