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We are looking for a Content & Engagement Coordinator to join the Legal Careers Group. Working with the LawCareers.Net content team, you will edit and create new content for all websites and publications, as well as contribute to videos, podcasts and social media channels.
A key part of the role is assisting in the organisation and delivery of on-campus presentations, student conferences, awards and other events. You will also build and maintain relationships with key contacts (such as student law societies and careers advisers) and work with all team members to ensure that LawCareers.Net maintains its market leading position.
The LawCareers.Net suite of products and events provide essential resources for anyone interested in embarking on a career in the legal profession. Our products serve aspiring lawyers at all stages, from guides for school students providing basic information about the routes into law, including legal apprenticeships, to comprehensive information and advice services for university graduates seeking entry to the solicitors’ and barristers’ professions.
Why LBR?
An amazing market position, enviable growth, collaboration and wonderful people are just some of the reasons to further your career with Law Business Research. Our culture is shaped by our core values that promote equality, agility, and respect in everything we do.
We also take our place in this world of ours very seriously and engage in a wide variety of charitable and community based initiatives. We work extensively with Swawou School in Sierra Leone, which we established to provide education for 120 girls, and on an ongoing basis we underwrite the school’s costs.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, gender identity/expression or reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.
Key responsibilities
- Create legal careers content for website and newsletters
- Write promotional emails to subscribers
- Interview firms and other representatives for online profiles and videos
- Develop social media strategy and assist with team’s social media activities
- Create digital video content on Instagram and TikTok
- Assist with creation and promotion of podcast episodes
- Assist with the running of annual careers conferences LawCareersNetLIVE
- Assist with virtual masterclass event schedule and promotion
- Assist with the running of the annual Student Law Society Awards
- Develop LCN’s on-campus presence, attend law and careers fairs and relevant networking events
- Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts such as lawyers, recruiters and careers
- Develop and maintain subject matter expertise
Skills, knowledge and expertise
- Previous experience of content writing, editing and proofing skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Interest or experience in creating digital and social media content
- Interest or experience in events organisation
- Detailed oriented, highly organised and ability to work under pressure
- Confidence in networking and meeting clients
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
- An interest in developing an understanding of the UK legal profession, and particularly legal graduate recruitment
Benefits
Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:
Start of employment
- Eye Care
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A day off for your birthday
After 3 months employment
- Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym membership & fitness classes
After 4 months and 1 year's service
- Life assurance after 4 months
- Private healthcare after 1 years’ service
Additional Perks
- Company socials e.g., Christmas and Summer parties
- Access to Employee Affinity Networks
- Mentoring scheme
- Volunteering Day
- Mortgage Advice
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, gender identity/expression or reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability. We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.
