Marketing Executive

Marketing Role at HLK

You are someone with experience working in professional services, ambitious, and looking for an opportunity to develop a broad range of marketing skills in a varied role. You will bring a positive and proactive work ethic to our team and excellent time management and multitasking skills.

Who We Are

HLK is a 175 year old IP powerhouse comprising over 200 people in 7 locations, providing a full suite of IP services advising across the globe and in all technical and scientific disciplines. We secure intellectual property rights for our clients, who are at the forefront of technological development in the electronics, engineering, chemical and biotechnology sectors.

Why Work for HLK

Our clients expect only the best from us and that is what we deliver. The work here is progressive and challenging yet rewarding. We're aware that our people are at the heart of everything we do, it's why we invest in each employee's professional development and run a yearly well-being programme. HLK offers a great work/life balance in a friendly and supportive working environment. What will you be doing?

What Will You Be Doing?

You will report to our Director of Client Development, and the focus of this role is operational, helping to deliver the firm's day-to-day marketing activities. However, as you will be part of a small team, you will have the opportunity to gain experience and take ownership of various marketing activities.

We are looking for a professional and enthusiastic person to take ownership of delivering our marketing activities to a high standard, while continually looking for ways to improve.

We offer a collaborative team structure where your ideas are valued and listened to, a competitive salary, on-the-job training, and a culture that rewards hard work while respecting life/work balance. You will have opportunities to progress and access to external support, such as our firm membership with the PM Forum.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting our website, digital marketing, email marketing, and social media activities
• Drafting marketing content, including social media posts, central emails, and website news
• Supporting the delivery of events, webinars and marketing campaigns
• Maintaining our CRM database and producing reports on CRM activities and other marketing initiatives
• Designing and updating our branded materials, including brochures, bid documents, presentations, website, and social media assets
• Project managing the Directory and Award submissions and process (in collaboration with the attorneys)
• Maintaining project plans for individual marketing initiatives, co-ordinating the marketing calendar and implementation
• Assisting with new starter inductions, including introductions to our CRM system and LinkedIn
• Co-ordinating our general marketing collateral to support client activity, seminars and events
• Any other duties assigned by the Director of Client Development or the Senior Marketing Executive.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience in professional services marketing
• Professionalism and ambition
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent time management and ability to manage a varied workload
• The ability to be a team player yet able to work independently
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to deliver a smooth and efficient service
• Experience in using Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Forms

Highly desirable:

• Experience using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premier Pro, WordPress Hubspot
• Experience in directory and award submissions

To apply, please fill out all required fields and click on the 'Submit Application' button. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact HR on 0117 910 3200 or you can email us at careers@hlk-ip.com. Please note we do not accept applications from job boards, please apply directly on our website to be considered.