At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting marketing campaigns and manage PR activities for a dynamic firm.
- Company: Join Cripps LLP, a collaborative and innovative legal services provider.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a vibrant office culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced role while developing your marketing skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in marketing or communications, with strong copywriting and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Marketing & Communications Manager will manage the delivery of the firm’s marketing and communications activity during a maternity leave period. This role is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day execution across PR, digital and campaigns, ensuring activity is aligned to agreed strategies and business priorities. The role combines hands‑on delivery with people and supplier management. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, the wider BD & Marketing team, external agencies and senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact for marketing and communications activity across the firm.
Key responsibilities
- Media Relations and PR
- Manage the delivery of PR activity in line with agreed plans and messaging
- Draft and oversee press releases, media commentary and firm news for approval
- Work with BD colleagues and nominated spokespeople to identify and support proactive and reactive media opportunities
- Coordinate submissions to legal and professional services directories, awards and surveys
- Monitor media coverage and prepare regular performance and activity reports
- Identify and coordinate media training opportunities where required
- Campaigns and marketing activity
- Manage the execution of integrated marketing and communications campaigns
- Coordinate campaign activity across PR, digital, social, email and advertising channels
- Oversee firmwide advertising activity, including recruitment advertising and directory listings
- Manage day‑to‑day activity relating to sponsorships and partnerships
- Ensure campaigns are delivered on time and provide clear reporting on outcomes
- General and team contribution
- Work collaboratively with the BD & Marketing team to support firmwide objectives
- Ensure consistent application of the firm’s brand and tone of voice
- Monitor competitor and market activity and share relevant insights
- Act as a trusted point of contact for routine communications queries from the business
- Provide additional senior‑level support to the marketing function as required during the maternity cover period
Person specification
- Experience
- Proven experience in a marketing or communications role at senior executive or manager level
- Strong operational experience across PR, digital communications and campaign delivery
- Experience managing people and/or external agencies
- Professional services experience (ideally legal) desirable but not essential
- Excellent copywriting and editing skills with confidence working with senior stakeholders
- Technical experience
- CMS platforms (ideally WordPress)
- Social media management (organic and paid)
- Email marketing platforms and performance reporting
- SEO fundamentals and analytics
- Managing suppliers and agencies
- Skills and attributes
- Confident, organised and commercially aware
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Able to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects concurrently
- Analytical and comfortable using data to inform decisions
- Proactive, adaptable and solutions‑oriented
- Collaborative team player with a professional approach
- Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent professional experience in marketing, communications or a related discipline
- Additional requirements
- Willingness to work flexibly to support campaigns, issues management or events
- Occasional travel to London or regional offices as required
You will spend at least 60% of your working week in the office, though arrangements may vary. Our strong culture is founded on working together in the office, which we aim to maintain through our people being regularly co‑located, working cohesively and in collaboration with one another.
Marketing & Communications Manager in Somerset employer: Mytunbridgewells
Cripps LLP is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture, making it an ideal place for a Marketing & Communications Manager. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional development, employees benefit from hands-on experience in a supportive environment, alongside opportunities for growth within the firm. Located in the picturesque Tunbridge Wells, the firm offers a unique blend of a vibrant community and access to London, enhancing both personal and professional life.
