New role at a well respected international law firm that manages and develop the firm’s marketing communications strategy and offers leadership and guidance to the central team (comprising Events, Media Relations, CRM and Web/Design teams – in total 11 people).
In addition to being a manager and having competency in all aspects of marketing communications, the person in this role will be expected to have specialist expertise in one or more of the marketing communications disciplines (e.g. communications, brand, events, PR)
This firm is looking for someone with proven management skills who can spend time with the team, offering some clear direction and invest time in their development. The person coming into the role will have experience of developing a team and managing performance where necessary and this is not really a role for someone looking to step up into a management position.
The firm is not necessarily looking for someone from a legal background and although having an understanding of how a partnership operates is always an advantage, the firm thinks that someone with experience in a different environment could be of interest.
Relevant skills and experience a candidate will need will include:
A proven track record of delivering marketing services of all sizes within a corporate environment
Candidates should be able to demonstrate some understanding of the legal environment and the challenges of working within a partnership
Strong team leadership skills with proven ability to motivate others and provide clear direction and focus
Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels in a diplomatic and persuasive manner
Able to establish effective working relationships at all levels
The ability to work at a strategic level as well as being ‘hands on’ when required
Confident enough to be able to use their initiative – proven experience of making things happen
Self motivated with a high level of initiative and persistence
The ability to deal with conflicting priorities and to offer positive solutions
