Marketing & Business Development Executive

Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex (Office Based)

Salary: £28,000–£35,000 depending on experience

Hours: Full Time

About Jonathan Lea Network

At Jonathan Lea Network, we do things differently.

We’re an ambitious and growing business law firm with a reputation for providing practical, commercial advice to businesses across the UK.

Marketing isn’t an afterthought here, it’s central to our growth.

We’ve invested heavily in our brand, technology and marketing strategy because we believe exceptional legal expertise deserves exceptional marketing.

We’re now looking for an ambitious Marketing & Business Development Executive to help us tell our story.

Why this role is different

This isn’t a role where you’ll spend your days simply scheduling LinkedIn posts.

You’ll work alongside experienced marketing professionals, helping bring our strategy to life through outstanding content, digital marketing and business development.

You’ll learn how professional services marketing really works while helping shape the future of one of Sussex’s most progressive law firms.

You’ll also work with AI and emerging marketing technologies as part of your everyday role, helping us continually improve the way we market the firm.

The Opportunity

You’ll become part of a collaborative marketing team responsible for increasing the firm’s profile, strengthening our brand and generating new business opportunities.

Working closely with our solicitors, you’ll transform complex legal knowledge into engaging content that educates, informs and attracts clients.

No two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Content Marketing

• Interview solicitors and turn technical legal expertise into engaging articles.
• Write website copy, blogs, newsletters and LinkedIn posts.
• Create client success stories and case studies.
• Repurpose content into videos, graphics and downloadable resources.
• Ensure all content reflects the firm’s tone of voice.

Digital Marketing

• Maintain and develop the firm’s WordPress website.
• Improve SEO performance.
• Monitor website analytics.
• Create graphics and digital assets using Canva.
• Produce and edit short-form video content for the website and social media.
• Identify opportunities for new content.
• Support email marketing campaigns.

AI & Innovation

We actively embrace AI to improve productivity.

You’ll:

• Use AI tools to accelerate content creation.
• Help develop marketing workflows.
• Research new technology.
• Test new ideas.
• Help keep the firm at the forefront of legal marketing.

Business Development

Support our wider business development activity through:

• Event organisation.
• Award submissions.
• Legal directory submissions.
• Marketing collateral.
• CRM management.
• Campaign reporting.

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys creating high-quality marketing content, embraces new technology and wants to build a career in marketing.

You’ll probably be someone who:

• enjoys turning complicated ideas into simple language
• has excellent written English and a strong eye for detail
• is naturally curious
• enjoys technology and AI
• likes finding better ways of doing things
• is creative and enjoys producing visual content
• thrives in a collaborative environment
• wants to make a genuine contribution to a growing business

Essential Skills

• Excellent written English with strong proofreading skills.
• Marketing qualification or relevant experience.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent design skills using Canva.
• Competent creating and editing short-form video content for websites and social media.
• Good knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Confident communicating with professionals.

Desirable

• SEO.
• WordPress or other CMS.
• Google Analytics.
• Mailchimp or similar.
• Basic video editing.
• Professional services marketing.
• Interest in AI.

What You’ll Receive

• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced marketing team.
• Exposure to every aspect of professional services marketing.
• Opportunities to develop new skills.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The chance to help shape the future growth of the firm.
• Ongoing investment in AI tools and marketing technology.

Success in the Role

After your first year you’ll have:

• Produced high-quality content across multiple channels.
• Helped grow the firm’s digital presence.
• Increased engagement with our marketing.
• Supported new business generation.
• Become a trusted member of the marketing team.

Why Join Jonathan Lea Network?

People join us because they want to make a difference.

You’ll work in a firm that values ideas, embraces technology and encourages people to take ownership of their work. We believe the best marketing comes from collaboration, creativity and a willingness to keep learning.

If you’re looking for somewhere you’ll be trusted, challenged and supported to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply

To apply please email your CV and covering letter, along with any other relevant information you feel would help your application, to alice.roseman@jonathanlea.net