Marketing and Business Development Assistant Hours Full-time 9.30am – 5.30pm Department Marketing and Business Development The Role It’s an exciting time to join Russell-Cooke, a top 100 UK law firm and this year crowned Independent Firm of the Year by the Lawyer. We act for household name clients ranging from Pret a Manger to Sky UK and Unicef, iconic London landmarks such as Borough Market and Alexandra Palace and communities, such as Grenfell. Our specialists are leaders in their fields, repeatedly recognised in the legal directories by peers and clients. Our strong connection with London and our local communities is reflected in our clients, our partnerships and in our enduring commitment to social justice. Our people are trusted to take responsibility and challenge themselves. We take a more thoughtful approach to law. Energy, ability and ambition are important, but so is an empathy with the firm’s values and approach to practice. As the firm grows and evolves, so too does our marketing and business development team. We are building a best-in-class team to help support and deliver the firm’s ambitious strategy. We are seeking a highly organised and motivated, marketing communications and business development assistant. Personality and team fit are important in a small team, but in this varied role we need someone who is organised, enthusiastic, flexible, and a quick learner, with attention to detail. You might have just left school or recently graduated from university or college, looking for a first step in a marketing career, or perhaps you have already spent some time in a marketing role or team and want to try something different. The successful candidate will work in a supportive, collegiate team. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Business Development, this role will be responsible for supporting all areas of marketing, business development and some client services activity, specifically: Team and diary management - meetings, agendas, away days, socials, activity deadline management Systems and filing – systems filing, central calendar management, invoice management, subscriptions and membership coordination, contact database support Digital – website maintenance support, photography coordination, digital reporting support, website inbox management, mailing list support, social media monitoring and support, intranet content and marketing inbox support Business Development and client service - acting as the marketing “helpdesk” for general enquiries, research support for pitches and targeting Client services - ad hoc support as required by the Director of Client Services, including assistance to the Business Development team around client feedback collation and dissemination Merchandise - Supporting sourcing and management of firm merchandise Events and awards – support to internal and events ranging from supporting awards submissions and tables for attendance, to end to end support of selected internal and external events supporting the events team where required Technical skills and expertise Strong organisational and time management skills Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and social media platforms Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, able to develop good working relationships with internal clients and third parties Ability to work as part of a team and also independently Great attention to detail Your career development The role is a great opportunity to kick-start your career in professional services marketing. In the Marketing and Business Development department you will be a member of PM Forum which gives you access to knowledge, training, mentoring and networking events. In addition to this the firm has signed up to the BD Academy, a programme of BD and marketing training webinars and tools. The department sits within the wider business services group which has a supportive, collaborative culture enabling networking and sharing of knowledge and expertise. Salary and benefits We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits. We welcome direct applications. If you would like any further information about the firm please contact a member of the HR team. We have a diverse workforce and aim to attract high calibre applicants that reflect the demography of our geographical location and client base. Individuals will be employed solely on merit and the requirement of the position. No applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender Identity or religion. Reasonable adjustments will be made to eliminate or reduce disadvantage.