Marketing Level 3 Apprenticeship - Macfarlanes

Marketing Level 3 Apprenticeship - Macfarlanes

About Macfarlanes:

Macfarlanes is a pre-eminent law firm that serves a global client base in private capital, private wealth, M&A and disputes. Personal connection, an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to excellence are at the heart of our firm. These values drive our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

We are big enough to undertake the most complex and demanding mandates yet small enough to know each other well and to be agile, adapting to the needs of our clients. We seek to strengthen the firm by recruiting talented people from all backgrounds who want to build long-lasting and impactful careers with us. Our culture is challenging and supportive, creating an environment where individuals can thrive.

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and curious Marketing Apprentice to join our team on a two-year fixed term contract. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the full M&BD function – spanning business development, digital activity, CRM, communications and wider team projects.

This role is ideal for someone at the start of their career who is eager to learn, build confidence and gain exposure to a broad mix of marketing and business development work within a leading City law firm.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day and ad hoc social media activity (LinkedIn and Instagram)
• Support with the creation of mailings and forms (we use Vuture for this)
• Help maintain internal BD resources such as credentials, team materials and best-practice guides
• Run conflict checks ahead of content being produced for clients and targets
• Assist with research to support BD activity, targeting, pitches and wider planning
• Support BD with day-to-day coordination including trackers, follow-up actions and preparing meeting materials
• Upload approved content to the website and support ongoing updates
• Help maintain and update the CRM system, supporting data accuracy and marketing list preparation
• Help prepare and upload content to internal communications channels
• Book and coordinate award event attendance

You will need the following skills:

• Strong written English and excellent attention to detail
• Curiosity about marketing, digital platforms and business development within a professional environment
• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine desire to learn
• An interest in how AI tools can make day-to-day tasks quicker and easier and confidence using them in a sensible, practical way
• Confidence to ask questions, contribute ideas and work with colleagues across the firm
• Good commercial awareness or the ability to develop it
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks
• A problem-solving mindset – able to connect the dots, think logically and use initiative

Entry requirements:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject
• You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
• If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.
• For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours: This role will be 35 hours per week, 5 days per week in the London office and working hours are from 9:30am - 5:30pm

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave
• Pension scheme with company contributions
• Season ticket loan
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• On-site coffee shop with free drinks
• & many more!

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

How to apply

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