Marketing and BD Assistant, Operations Team – Colchester

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a can-do attitude and a passion to learn who wants to start their career in Marketing. Our Marketing team plays a pivotal role in promoting our brand, services and solicitors. You would be based in our Colchester office and would provide crucial support to the Marketing Manager and Marketing Executive. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your marketing career within a supportive and innovative environment and prospects for growth. You must be:

• Proactive
• Able to prioritise a fast moving workload
• Have impressive attention to detail

Holding a driving licence would be an advantage.

The Firm

Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) is a LEXCEL accredited, Legal 500 recommended practice with 17 Legal 500 recommended lawyers. The firm has a long history in North Essex and has ambitious plans to grow further over the next five years.

The firm has a strong commitment to personal and professional development for our staff as well as putting the client experience at the heart of everything we do.

With strong ties to the local community, and recognising our corporate and social responsibility, all members of the firm are encouraged to develop links with local charities and participate in fundraising and community based activities.

The Role

As a Marketing Assistant, you will support the Marketing team in executing campaigns, creating engaging content, and undertaking any necessary activities to ensure the smooth running of marketing operations. You will have the chance to contribute ideas, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact on our projects as well as taking ownership over various projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing / own various schedules e.g. the BD calendar, the social media calendar, events calendar and related diary invites, as well as helping to keep on top of the Marketing inbox.
• Assisting in the planning, creation, and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Writing and editing content for the internal newsletter, social media, emails, website, collateral and promotional materials.
• Managing and updating the company’s social media platforms and updating the website.
• Conducting market research to support campaign strategies and identify trends.
• Organising and supporting with events, including liaising with suppliers and coordinating logistics.
• Monitoring and reporting on campaign performance using analytics tools.
• Supporting the team with administrative tasks and ad hoc marketing duties.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with a passion for marketing. You will have excellent communication and writing skills, a creative mindset and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Familiarity with Excel and Sharepoint as well as social media platforms and basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Indesign or Adobe Creative Suite) is advantageous, but not essential. Previous experience in a marketing or administrative role is beneficial but not required, as for the right candidate, full training will be provided.

The Package

We offer a competitive salary, depending on level of experience and ability.

Other benefits include:

• We offer a full time annual holiday entitlement of 22 days, plus Bank Holidays, with an additional 3 days for the Christmas to New Year closure. The annual holiday entitlement is pro-rated for part time staff.
• Death in service from day 1 of employment.
• Group income protection from day 1 of employment.
• A medical benefits scheme and Employee Assistance Programme upon successful completion of probation period.
• Firm sick pay policy paying up to 10 working days on a rolling year basis (pro-rated for part time staff), following the successful completion of probation period.
• Opportunity for additional holiday for long service, 1 day after 5 years and another 1 day at 10 years.
• A friendly and social environment enhanced with regular social events provided by the firm.
• We offer a staff pension scheme with Scottish Widows that you will be auto-enrolled after you have completed 3 months service.

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