Business Services Department Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover)

The Firm

Payne Hicks Beach is a 45 partner firm of solicitors based in offices at 10 New Square, Lincoln’s Inn. In total, the firm comprises approximately 220 staff. The firm provides specialist legal services to private and commercial clients. We are best known for our family and private client work and are widely regarded as one of the very best of the small number of firms in the UK who provide these specialist services at the highest level. We also have an excellent reputation in many other areas of law (rated in both Chambers and Legal 500).

Our offices are located in one of the finest squares in London, a building which the firm has occupied since 1770.

More information about the departments and the work of the firm may be found on our website, the address of which is www.phb.co.uk

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and polished Marketing Manager to join our team. This is a pivotal role for a strategic and detail-oriented professional with a background in professional services or the luxury sector, and a proven ability to manage high standards across all marketing touchpoints. You will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s marketing operations, managing external agencies and suppliers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, brand-aligned materials and campaigns. You will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders, requiring confidence, discretion, and exceptional communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Agency & Supplier Management: Oversee relationships with external providers across:
  • Website development and maintenance
  • SEO and digital marketing
  • PR and media relations
  • Events and hospitality
  • Branded products, brochures, and promotional materials

• Campaign Execution: Support the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns that reflect the firm’s brand and values.
• Content & Collateral: Ensure all marketing materials meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and brand consistency.
• Event Management: Lead the planning and delivery of client events, seminars, and sponsorships.
• Digital Oversight: Collaborate on digital strategy, including website performance, analytics, and online visibility.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Partners and senior staff, providing strategic marketing advice and support.
• Team Leadership: Support and mentor the Marketing Assistant, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

The Individual

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in marketing within professional services or the luxury sector
• Demonstrated experience working with high-net-worth clients
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience managing external agencies and suppliers
• Proactive, polished, and discreet with a deep understanding of brand integrity

Working Pattern

• Full-time position
• 4 days per week based in the firm’s central London office, 1 day a week from home
• Reporting to: Marketing & Communications Director
• Direct Reports: Marketing Assistant
• Contract Type: Full-time fixed term