Marketing Manager

About Lawson West

We’re an award-winning, Legal 500-recognised law firm known for delivering exceptional client service and creating a supportive, welcoming workplace. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive Marketing Manager to join our friendly, high-performing department on full time basis. We fully support hybrid working (minimum of two days per week in office) but regular attendance at both our Leicester and Market Harborough branches will be required to meet the needs of the role.

The successful applicant will become part of a welcoming and supportive Marketing team committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients. You will also benefit from being part of a firm that values loyalty and hard work, while promoting work–life balance, flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth and progression.

Main Duties to Include:

1. Work closely with the Director of Marketing, marketing colleagues, and Heads of Department, and meet regularly to plan and review marketing activity.
2. Plan and coordinate central marketing activity, providing guidance on marketing best practice across the firm.
3. Take responsibility for the delivery of central marketing activities, including social media and website management, content creation, events, articles and news, CRM database management, advertising, and promotional materials.
4. Liaise with internal departments to plan, manage, and progress marketing activity, including monthly marketing meetings and supporting the development of annual departmental marketing plans.
5. Manage relationships with external marketing agencies and suppliers.
6. Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required which may be allocated by your Line Manager.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

· Relevant marketing qualification or degree, or equivalent experience

Experience and Technical Skills:

Essential:

· 4 –6 years’ marketing experience, ideally gained within a professional services environment, with the ability to work confidently and independently following induction and onboarding.

· Experience managing social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

· Strong PowerPoint skills, including advanced presentation formatting.

· Good working knowledge of Excel, particularly for data handling and analysis.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

· Experience managing websites using WordPress CMS or similar content management systems.

· Experience of email marketing, including creating, editing, and distributing templates through platforms such as Summit CRM.

· Strong database management skills, including contact segmentation, tagging, and maintaining marketing databases.

Desirable:

· Awareness of AI tools, including ChatGPT; video production and editing experience for short-form social media content; experience with Summit CRM or similar systems such as Mailchimp, InterAction, or Salesforce.

· Knowledge of HTML for website formatting.

Skills and Attributes:

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and external suppliers.

· The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

· A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.

Other Requirement

· Ability to travel between office locations when required.

Pay range and compensation package

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (DOE)

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, rising with service
• Discretionary Christmas closure days
• Birthday day off
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Salary sacrifice schemes: pension, holiday buy/sell, electric car lease, Cycle to Work
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Company sick pay & life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with virtual GP access
• Complimentary Will & staff discounts on legal services
• CSR day (paid charity volunteering day)
• Long Service Awards & 10-Year Club
• Professional subscriptions and training funded
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Enhanced eye care and financial education support

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lawson-West is committed to building an inclusive, supportive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our firm, enhance our service to clients and enrich our culture. We are proud to provide a working environment where individuality is respected, opportunities are accessible, and people are treated fairly, consistently and with dignity. If you require any adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please let us know — we will be happy to help.