Marketing Team Lead - MST (5:00pm - 1:30am) in Belfast

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Team Lead to join our Marketing Solutions team, based in A&O Shearman's Belfast office.

The Marketing Solutions team contributes to the setting and achievement of the firm's business objectives, which includes supporting our partners and associates in their pursuit of becoming our clients' trusted advisers, building and maintaining long‑lasting, deep institutional client relationships, winning new clients, increasing the visibility of the firm globally, and positioning the firm as the thought leader among the global elite law firms. The function works as one team across the globe with very close collaboration between the central teams and professionals supporting offices, practice groups, sectors and clients.

What you will do

• The Marketing Team Lead is responsible for managing the Marketing Solutions Team, overseeing the delivery of all core marketing and business development activities, and ensuring alignment with the firm's strategic objectives.
• This role combines hands‑on execution of tasks with leadership responsibilities, including team management, project oversight, and process improvement.
• The Marketing Team Lead acts as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, driving the continuous development of the team and the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.

Key Relationships

• Head of Marketing Services
• Marketing Services Managers
• Belfast Marketing Team
• Belfast HR
• Creative Services Team
• Document Production
• Wider BD, Marketing and Comms Team

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Marketing Solutions Team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Allocate tasks, set priorities, and monitor team performance to ensure the delivery of all MST activities.
• Manage absence approvals, arranging holiday cover where necessary, and managing sickness absence.
• Manage recruitment and selection of new team members, create induction schedules, and take responsibility for effective onboarding.
• Provide regular feedback, coaching, and support to team members, identifying training and development needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the firm.
• Oversee and ensure the accuracy and completeness of all MST activities.
• Ensure the highest standards of data integrity and compliance across all marketing databases.
• Oversee the delivery of ad‑hoc support to marketing, BD, and comms teams, ensuring the effective coordination and execution of marketing projects and initiatives.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships, ensuring consistent communication and alignment with business goals.
• Create, build and refine processes to drive efficiency and enhance team performance.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex issues and provide expert guidance to the team and stakeholders.

What you will have

• Extensive experience in marketing or business development within a professional services environment, with proven leadership and team management skills.
• Experience of demonstrable day‑to‑day team leadership, including setting team priorities and supporting the development of team members' skills and capabilities.
• Advanced organisational and project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a track record of driving process improvements and innovation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email marketing platforms (preferably Vuture), and CRM/contact management systems.
• Commitment to fostering a positive team culture and supporting the professional development of team members.
• Demonstrable empathy and emotional intelligence.
• A hunger to learn and take on all tasks that will aid in the development of line management responsibilities.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back‑up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.