At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead marketing campaigns, content creation, and manage events for a top IP firm.
- Company: Join Kilburn & Strode, a leading intellectual property firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic role that shapes the firm's marketing strategy.
- Qualifications: Experience in professional services marketing and strong editorial skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Kilburn & Strode is one of Europe’s pre-eminent intellectual property firms. We act for UK, US and European clients at the forefront of their sectors on their most challenging, business‑critical IP matters – from EPO and Unified Patent Court proceedings to M&A due diligence, strategic portfolio management and high‑value prosecution. We have offices in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and the US. We are a certified B Corporation that looks forward, not back. We have a clear five‑year strategy and an ambition to be the market leader in premium IP work by 2030. Our values – be curious, think commercially, act collaboratively, take ownership, make a positive impact – shape how we work and who we hire.
The Clients and Markets function aims to become the commercial engine of this firm’s growth. We are professionalising and integrating the function from the ground up. The function covers both BD and marketing, and the two sides work closely together to deliver a coherent experience for partners, clients and contacts.
This role is the marketing execution engine of the Clients and Markets function. The Marketing Manager owns the firm’s campaigns, content and thought leadership programme, the events and conference calendar, and the directories and awards process. You will report to the Digital Marketing and Operations Lead and work closely with the BD side of the function, particularly the Senior BD Managers, to ensure marketing activity is joined up with BD planning and supports the firm’s client acquisition and retention goals.
Responsibilities
- Campaigns and thought leadership: Own the firm’s thought leadership strategy and content calendar. Write, commission and edit content across formats. Plan and execute integrated campaigns aligned to the firm’s strategic priorities.
- Directories and awards: Own the directories programme across all practice groups. Manage the annual calendar, deadlines, submission drafting and internal coordination. Identify and manage a targeted awards programme.
- Events and conferences: Own the firm’s events and conference calendar. Lead on K&S‑hosted events and ensure consistent pre‑ and post‑event marketing activity.
- Website: Lead the website project from a content and creative perspective. Once the site is live, own the content management and ongoing optimisation.
- Team and operations: Contribute to the team’s reporting framework and manage relevant supplier relationships and budgets.
What we need
- Solid marketing experience within a professional services environment.
- Strong editorial instinct and writing ability.
- Proven project management experience in a professional services environment.
- Campaign planning and execution skills.
- Comfortable working with data and digital channels.
- Good at working with senior professionals.
- Experience managing or contributing to a website build or content migration project.
- Familiarity with the US professional services market.
- Experience managing a legal directories programme.
- Experience with awards submissions and trade press relationships.
Personal attributes
- Organised and delivery‑focused.
- Editorial judgement.
- Collaborative and easy to work with.
- Commercial.
- Positive and resilient.
- Curious and proactive.
Kilburn & Strode is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
Marketing Manager employer: Kilburn & Strode
Kilburn & Strode is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of intellectual property. With a commitment to professional growth, employees benefit from a clear career progression path and the opportunity to engage with high-profile clients across multiple geographies. Our values of curiosity, commercial thinking, and positive impact are deeply embedded in our culture, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a meaningful contribution in their careers.
