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Forbes Solicitors has a fantastic opportunity for an undergraduate to undertake a placement as a part of their sandwich year, for a period of 12 Months, as a Marketing Assistant in our Marketing & Business Development Department at our Walton Summit office. The role is a full-time role, working 36.25 hours per week.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to gain experience within a busy and varied marketing department and further enhance their skills and knowledge during their studies.
This role is set to commence in the Summer of 2024.
The role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as:
- Assistance and attendance at large events such seminars and conferences;
- Assistance with setting up online webinars;
- Organisation and attendance at small events such as Expos & shows;
- Design of social media graphics;
- Video editing and working with the team to create content;
- Preparation of presentations and handouts for presentations and seminars;
- Amending and updating the intranet and website, profiles, photos, events;
- Production and distribution of e-alerts and newsletters;
- Adding new contacts and updating the Marketing Database;
- Sourcing and ordering of giveaways and other stock;
Organisation
Forbes Solicitors offer the full range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients, and a number of specialist sectors where we excel nationally. We have offices across the North but our roots are firmly based in Lancashire. Our clients tell us that we stand out from other firms. We are real people who are passionate about getting the best results. Working together and listening to our clients, we provide genuine and practical advice.
We are looking for someone who displays our values; specifically someone who is their Authentic self, someone that strives for Exceptional results and someone who can be United and work as a team.
Benefits
We are committed to being a supportive organisation that keeps focus on our people and therefore we offer a range of additional benefits including:
- Competitive Salary;
- 33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays;
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Subject to T&Cs);
- A day off for your Birthday;
- Ongoing Training and Development;
- Progression Opportunities;
- Company Pension;
- Service Awards;
- Health Care Benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);
- Other Employee Discounts;
- Recruitment and Legal Department Referrals (Subject to T&Cs);
- Annual Events.
Applying
If you are interested in this role specifically or just working at Forbes Solicitors, please do head to our website to learn more about us.
We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on applications demonstrating the following knowledge, experience, and skills:
- have 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, grades A* - C;
- ideally be studying towards a Marketing or Business degree,, with a placement year, (or an equivalent qualification);
- have a passion for Marketing;
- have good communication skills, both written and verbal;
- ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties;
- have proven competence in their IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems experience);
- have the ability to work as part of a team;
- have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;
- have an interest in long term development/progression in the department;
Ideally the successful candidate will have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel will be required to attend and set up firmwide events on a regular basis (*If you have a disability that prevents you from driving, please specify so we can assess what reasonable adjustments can be made.)
Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer and accredited to Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We support the principle of equal opportunities in relation to any opportunities which we might provide through the engagement of employees; the provision of services to clients; and the appointment and engagement of suppliers. We are committed, wherever practicable, to maintaining a workforce which broadly reflects the local community in which we operate.
