Marketing Assistant

Freeths

2mo ago

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Marketing
Nottingham

AI generated summary

You must be enthusiastic, organized, and skilled in writing and design for marketing documents. Proficient in Adobe InDesign, MS Office, and social media. Able to multitask, work in events, and meet deadlines. Previous professional services experience preferred. Be ready to go the extra mile when needed.
You will support business development activities, conduct research, assist with event planning, create marketing materials, and provide general administrative support.

Requirements

Enthusiastic, pro-active and with a team orientated approach
Good writing and proof reading skills
Ability to create and design marketing documents using Adobe InDesign would be preferable
Good organisational skills and able to multi-task (especially urgent requests)
Preferably educated to degree level, ideally with a marketing or business related degree (but experience and capability are of higher importance)
Experience working in events would be an advantage
Advanced knowledge of MS Office, in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (able to manipulate data, create charts and design in-brand presentations)
Office administration skills
Confident use of social media channels including LinkedIn and Twitter
Confident use of telephone and appropriate communication skills
Previous experience within a law firm or other professional services firm would be an advantage
When required, to work extra hours to meet marketing deadlines

Responsibilities

Support the firm in general business development activity where necessary, for example preparing for and supporting events, pitches and meetings, etc.
Undertake desk-based research in identifying new lead opportunities and potential clients, carrying out background research.
Supporting events run by all 13 offices (virtual events, in house seminars, networking events, etc.), including:
Creation and design of invitations (including eshots) in accordance with brand guidelines
managing delegate lists
assist in preparing documentation for seminar packs and any name badges, etc
co-ordinate speakers in preparing for seminars
meeting and greeting clients when required
capture, analyse and report on delegate feedback
General administrative and ad hoc tasks supporting BD activity.
Producing branded marketing material, following brand guidelines and using the full Adobe Suite, in particular (training can be provided):
InDesign
Photoshop
Video creation and editing using PremierPro, Canva and other software. Advising lawyers on the best option for their requirements.
PowerPoint creation and design
Taking an active role to ensure that action plans are achieved and followed up.
Manage workloads and communicate effectively regarding capacity

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Marketing Assistant role?

Preferably, the candidate should be educated to degree level, ideally with a marketing or business related degree. However, experience and capability are of higher importance.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

The Marketing Assistant should have the ability to use Adobe InDesign for creating and designing marketing documents, as well as proficiency in the full Adobe Suite including Photoshop. They should also be familiar with video editing software such as PremierPro and Canva.

What tasks will the Marketing Assistant be responsible for supporting?

The Marketing Assistant will support the firm in general business development activities, undertake desk-based research for identifying new leads and potential clients, assist in event management, produce branded marketing materials, and ensure action plans are achieved and followed up.

Is experience working in events required for this role?

While experience working in events would be advantageous, it is not a strict requirement. The Marketing Assistant should be proactive, enthusiastic, and able to learn quickly.

Will the Marketing Assistant need to work extra hours to meet marketing deadlines?

Yes, when required, the Marketing Assistant should be willing to work extra hours to ensure that marketing deadlines are met. Flexibility and dedication to the role are important qualities for this position.

Freeths

Freeths is a full-service top 50 commercial law firm, trusted & well-liked by clients, with 13 UK offices.

Law

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are a leading full-service UK law firm, with 1,000+ freethinking colleagues all working together to make the future better for our people, clients and communities. We are a big firm, without the attitude. We get our momentum from our guiding values – smart, bold and together. We are friendly, straight-talking and use our expertise and integrity to deliver smart legal services and a dynamic, inclusive and rewarding experience. Because of all this and more, we’re trusted by leading household names such as Aldi, Tarmac, Experian and Lloyds Bank, to charities, universities, private individuals – to think beyond the norm and get the best results. For lawyers at any career stage, from ambitious undergraduates to the most seasoned professionals, we aim for Freeths to be the legal team they want to be part of. A leading firm that talent purposefully heads to. A place where reputations are earned. Careers, and friends-for-life, made. Testament to our positive culture, Freeths is listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. We’re on a mission to be our client's go-to law firm. The trusted and well-liked people they naturally turn to for legal support. From corporates, major retailers, insurance companies, financial institutions & multi-national construction & engineering companies, to entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses & SME’s – all expertly and warmly serviced by our 1,000+ people in our 13 offices: Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Oxford & Sheffield.