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- Marketing and Events Assistant
Role: Marketing and Events Assistant
Start date: to be confirmed
Starting Salary: £29,666
Location: Gray’s Inn, Central London
Reporting to: Head of MarketingOverview
Gatehouse Chambers is offering an exciting opportunity to join its award-nominated Marketing Team, currently shortlisted for Marketing Team of the Year at The Legal 500 Awards 2025.
This entry-level role is perfect for an ambitious marketing graduate eager to dive into a fast-paced, professional services environment. You will gain exposure to the full marketing mix, including website and database management, social media, proof reading and drafting copy, and extensive client event experience. You will get the chance of working in busy teams in an often-demanding professional services environment.
About us
Gatehouse Chambers is a modern set of barristers’ chambers, working predominantly in the areas of commercial, construction, insurance and property law. There are over 90 barristers supported by 30 members of staff. Gatehouse Chambers’ offices are in Gray’s Inn (one of the four Inns of Court) in Central London. More information can be found at www.gatehouselaw.co.uk.
Hours
This is a full-time, office-based role (Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm), with the option to work from home one day a week after your probation period. Some evening work will be required for events, so we’re looking for a proactive team player with a can-do attitude and a passion for delivering exceptional experiences.
Responsibilities
- Database management.
- Proof reading and drafting copy for articles, website posts and social media.
- Assist with online events, seminars and training, including invitation/sign-up, response management, recording, post event follow-up and analytics.
- Organising and attending in-person client seminars, parties and other events, including front of house and client welcome.
- Support for specialist recruitment fairs and industry events.
- Assist with CSR, green team and related projects.
- Source and produce marketing collateral for events.
- Research venues for marketing events.
- Presenting to the team from time to time.
Desirable experience
- Familiarity/experience with Adobe, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro packages.
- Experience with digital analytics.
- Experience with event management and organisation.
- Familiarity with contact database management.
- Familiarity with SEO best practice.
Personal attributes
- Attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills both in person and in writing.
- Positive and flexible attitude and a willingness to be part of a team.
- Personable, presentable and courteous.
- Team player.
How to apply
We work in a supportive and friendly environment and provide training.
Benefits: 22 days’ holiday + statutory bank holidays. Interest free travel loan (after successful completion of probation), Bike to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme and 5% pension contribution after 3 months.
For more information go to www.gatehouselaw.co.uk or click here to access the Marketing and Events Assistant information pack. To apply, please click on this link.
For any queries, please speak to Aphrodite Maratheftis on 020 7242 2523.
CVs will not be considered.
We require a minimum of five 4-9 (previously A-C) grade GCSEs or equivalent. Applications from graduates encouraged, but not essential.
Applications can be submitted until 11.59pm on Sunday 10th August 2025.
Interviews will take place throughout August. The successful candidate would be appointed to start in September 2025.
Gatehouse Chambers is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in the legal profession https://gatehouselaw.co.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/. Candidates including persons with ‘invisible’ disabilities will be offered reasonable adjustment and we welcome application from neurodiverse and disabled candidates.
Testimonial from previous employee
We recently hosted a placement student for their one-year industry placement alongside their studies in this role. Their testimonial can be found below.
“My placement at Gatehouse Chambers has been a rewarding experience that’s given me a real understanding of what it’s like to work in legal marketing and events. I’ve been involved in a wide range of tasks, from organising events and liaising with clients to supporting content production for the website and social media.
A large part of the role involved the planning and delivery of events. This has included designing promotional materials, handling event admin, liaising with venues, and making sure everything runs smoothly on the day. I’ve helped deliver seminars, conferences and networking events, each requiring a different kind of preparation.
The small size of the marketing team at Gatehouse has meant I’ve received regular support and feedback. I was able to get up to speed quickly, ask questions when needed, and contribute from early on. The wider team has also been welcoming and approachable, which made it easier to adapt to the pace and expectations of a professional environment.
A highlight of the placement was helping to deliver our first seminar and Openhouse in Manchester. Since it was our first time hosting events there, we had to think carefully about how to approach the venue search and logistics. I contributed to venue research and supported the coordination of both events to make sure they ran back to back without issues. It was challenging but ended up being one of the most successful and satisfying parts of the year. This experience is one of many that make this placement highly valuable through the learning opportunities it offers.”
Kai Hughes, Marketing and Events Assistant