Job Overview:
Exclusive opportunity to join a Top 50 UK law firm with ambitious growth plans and a sophisticated, integrated approach to marketing and business development. This Content Manager role will lead the firm’s written thought leadership and campaign content strategy, shaping clear, commercially aligned narratives across the business.
Working within a growing marcomms function, you will partner closely with BD, digital, PR and senior stakeholders to develop standout content that supports the firm’s positioning, client engagement and wider growth strategy.
Hybrid working – flexibility across London, Manchester or Birmingham offices – 2 days in office, 3 from home.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the firmwide editorial calendar and content pipeline
- Develop high quality thought leadership, campaign and brand content across articles, reports, web, email and social channels
- Translate complex legal and commercial insights into engaging, commercially relevant messaging
- Partner with BD and senior stakeholders to shape content priorities aligned to firmwide and sector objectives
- Maintain editorial standards, tone of voice and messaging consistency across all channels
- Support strategic messaging across key themes including ESG, B Corp and recruitment campaigns
- Work closely with digital and PR teams to optimise content performance and engagement
- Use performance insights and stakeholder feedback to refine future content planning
- Develop content processes and best practice guidance across the business
Skills & Experience
- Strong editorial and content marketing experience within professional services, legal or broader B2B environments
- Excellent writing and storytelling capability with the ability to simplify complex subject matter
- Experience developing thought leadership and integrated campaign content
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders and subject matter experts
- Experience managing editorial calendars and multiple content workstreams
- Understanding of how content supports wider digital, PR and BD activity
- Journalism or editorial background beneficial
- Typically 5+ years’ relevant content or editorial experience
In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits plan to help you meet your health and wellness, financial and lifestyle needs:
- Hybrid working
- Performance bonus
- Generous holiday allowance
- Generous pension provision
- Highly flexible working options
- Wide range of other benefits
If you have the experience and are interested in discussing further, please get in touch ASAP with your current CV: gcharles@vmagroup.com
Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.