Marketing Executive

Only Marketing Jobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Birmingham seeks a marketing professional to support the energy sector's business development. The role involves developing and delivering digital marketing campaigns, managing events, and producing thought leadership content. Candidates should have marketing experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for sustainability initiatives. The position offers flexible working, opportunities for development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working

Investment in learning and development

International exposure opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with global teams.
• Proactive and delivery-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of global marketing and business development plans.
• Create and manage digital marketing campaigns.
• Plan and coordinate energy-focused events.
• Develop thought leadership content and manage client engagement.

Skills

Marketing and business development experience

Interest in energy sector and sustainability

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong communication skills

Job description

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

About Eversheds Sutherland

You’ll join Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm with over 5,000 colleagues across more than 30 countries. We’re a full-service firm with deep sector expertise, supporting clients through change and complexity. Purpose-led and values-driven, we see the evolving global landscape — particularly the transition to a more sustainable future — as a place where people and businesses can thrive.

Role and Key Responsibilities

You’ll support the delivery of the global marketing and business development plan for the energy sector and global sustainability campaign, working closely with the Senior Marketing Manager and Marketing Managers across our global network.

Digital Marketing

• Develop and deliver digital marketing campaigns aligned to the energy sector and global sustainability campaigns across platforms such as LinkedIn and the firm’s website
• Monitor, analyse and report on campaign performance
• Optimise sector-related content for SEO to improve visibility and engagement
• Manage email marketing campaigns, including the use of Interaction (the firm’s CRM), encouraging engagement from lawyers and maintaining high-quality data

Social Media Content Creation

• Create, curate and manage content for the campaigns on social media channels
• Develop and maintain a content calendar aligned to sector priorities and campaigns
• Collaborate with the design and digital team to produce engaging visual and video content

Event Management

• Plan and coordinate energy and sustainability-focused flagship and local events and global webinars
• Manage logistics including venues, catering and guest lists
• Promote events through a range of marketing channels to maximise engagement
• Measure event success, assess ROI and recommend improvements

Thought Leadership Content

• Develop and publish thought leadership content focused on energy transition, sustainability and related topics
• Work with lawyers and colleagues to create insightful, market-relevant content
• Promote thought leadership through digital and social channels to extend reach and impact

Brand Management

• Ensure all energy and sustainability marketing activity aligns with the firm’s brand guidelines
• Support a consistent brand voice across all sector-related communications

Client Engagement

• Support business development activity within the energy sector and global sustainability campaigns, including pitches and presentations
• Assist with research and materials for sector campaigns and individual client opportunities
• Maintain accurate internal databases capturing credentials, experience and client testimonials, sharing these through internal communications

Other Responsibilities

• Support ad-hoc internal communications, events and publications connected to the sector
• Contribute to wider marketing initiatives and firmwide campaigns as required
• Work collaboratively across the business to support key Energy and Sustainability initiatives
• Prepare regular reports on marketing activity, performance and ROI

Skills and Experience

• Marketing and / or business development experience, ideally in a professional services environment
• A strong interest in the energy sector and sustainability initiatives
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A proactive, collaborative and delivery-focused mindset
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with global teams

What’s in It for You

• A fair and transparent approach to reward and progression
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Investment in your learning, development and wellbeing
• Opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and making a positive impact

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals : together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.