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Job Overview To support the firm on a wide range of business development and marketing activities to include: Production of relevant and targeted collateral, Advertising, Newsletters, Client feedback mechanisms, PR, Sponsorship, Brand, Design, Events, Probono, Networking and On-line (both internal and external); managing and driving forward firm wide profile building initiatives. Responsibilities ·         Maximising opportunities to grow the firm’s revenues from existing and prospective clients ·         Raising the firm’s profile and position within the local markets in which we are located ·         Leveraging and coordinating outside influencers ·         Structured approach to targeting new business generation, profile raising and marketing campaigns ·         Working closely with the management committee, to develop robust plans ·         Managing the implementation of the firms plans and budgets, regularly monitoring and reporting on progress ·         Drafting, reviewing and updating materials and entries in local media and legal supplements ·         Writing, editing and producing marketing communications including presentations, brochures, newsletters and web copy ·         Managing events ·         Planning and managing strategic advertising opportunities ·         Budget management ·         Working with fee earners to develop individual objectives and targeting plans and working closely with them to ensure successful pursuit of the plans Marketing Campaigns and Profile Raising ·         Creating and implementing integrated campaigns across our sectors to help raise our profile and awareness amongst our key target audience and generate opportunities to meet potential clients. ·         Working to develop and oversee the implementation of an effective profile raising plan for the Firm, including Awards and Sponsorship opportunities ·         Assisting fee earners to profile their personal PR plans Internal communication and knowledge sharing ·         Working to ensure that there is an efficient framework for internal reporting and transparency of information/communication the Firms activities and successes. The Candidate Essential: ·         Excellent interpersonal and (internal and external) client-facing skills ·         Strong influencing and persuasion skills ·         Able to think broadly and demonstrate a high level of initiative ·         Highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter with a can-do attitude ·         Commercial and strategic in outlook ·         Pragmatic, robust, diplomatic and resourceful, with the ability to adapt quickly to different situations and personalities ·         A team player, but able to act autonomously with minimal guidance Skills and Experience Essential: ·         Excellent understanding of marketing and business development processes ·         Strong previous experience of working in a business development /Marketing focused role, preferably in a law firm or other professional services firm ·         An understanding of the legal market ·         Strong written and verbal communication skills with an excellent eye for detail ·         Strong project management skills. Desired: ·         Marketing qualification, such as the CIM or equivalent The position is full time, predominantly from Gravesend but will be required to work from the other offices regularly therefore a driving licence and own car is essential.