Leading London set, Cornerstone Barristers is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support the delivery of chambers’ marketing and business development strategy. This is a hands-on role requiring strong communication skills, organisation, creativity, and the ability to prioritise multiple requests in a fast-paced professional services environment.

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Role purpose

To support the delivery of chambers’ marketing and business development strategy through high-quality content creation, professional social media management, brand support, and the planning and delivery of events. This is a hands-on role requiring strong communication skills, organisation, creativity, and the ability to prioritise multiple requests in a fast-paced professional services environment.

As events support is a key part of this role, flexibility on hours will be essential. As a small business, the successful candidate may be asked to cover some additional roles during periods of annual leave or sickness.

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Key Responsibilities

Content & Communications

• Draft, edit and proofread website profiles, case highlights, newsletters and marketing materials
• Assist in preparing award submissions and profile updates
• Ensure all written materials are accurate, clear and aligned with chambers’ tone and brand
• Support the preparation of presentations and marketing materials
• Ensure member profiles are up to date

Social Media & Digital Marketing

• Manage chambers’ professional social media platforms (including LinkedIn), ensuring consistent, high-quality and compliant content under the supervision of the Marketing Manager
• Draft and schedule posts highlighting cases, publications, seminars and member achievements
• Maintain and manage a forward content calendar
• Monitor engagement and prepare basic performance reports
• Ensure all online activity aligns with regulatory and reputational standards

Design & Branding

• Create and update branded materials including event invitations, digital graphics, brochures and presentation decks
• Ensure consistency of visual identity across all platforms
• Maintain templates and brand guidelines
• Liaise with external designers or suppliers where required

Events

• Support the planning and coordination of seminars, webinars, networking events and client receptions
• Run live webinars and support Q&A
• Assist in developing event timelines, task lists and promotional plans
• Draft and circulate invitations and manage RSVP tracking
• Assist with coordinating venues, catering, guest lists, materials and speaker logistics
• Prepare delegate materials, name badges and presentation decks
• Provide on-the-day operational support and ensure events run smoothly
• Assist with post-event follow-up communications and feedback collection
• Sourcing merchandise

Business Development Support

• Assist with research into prospective clients or sectors
• Maintain marketing databases and contact lists
• Support reporting on marketing and BD activity

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Skills & Competencies

Communication Excellence

• Strong, accurate and professional written English
• Confident and clear spoken communication skills
• Ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
• High attention to detail and proofreading accuracy
• Ambassador of chambers

Digital & Social Media Capability

• Demonstrable experience managing social media professionally
• Ability to write concise, engaging and appropriate content
• Awareness of reputational and regulatory considerations
• Basic understanding of analytics and reporting

Creative & Design Skills

• Good visual judgement and understanding of branding principles
• Experience using design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar) desirable
• Ability to produce professional, polished marketing materials

Organisation & Prioritisation

• Ability to manage multiple competing requests simultaneously
• Strong time management and deadline discipline
• Comfortable working to event timelines and managing logistics
• Structured and methodical approach to workload

Personal Attributes

• Positive, proactive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Calm and practical under pressure, particularly around live events
• Professional and discreet
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to take ownership
• Curious, creative and keen to learn

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in marketing, communications, English, media or related field (desirable but not essential)
• Demonstrable experience using social media in a professional context desirable
• Experience supporting events (university, internship or work-based) desirable
• Basic design experience with a portfolio of work desirable
• Experience in a professional services environment advantageous but not required