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We're Conscious Solutions, the UK's leading digital agency for the legal sector. We help make law firms more successful online and we're looking for the next member of our growing team.

As the market leaders in our sector, we have over 300 clients across the UK and internationally. We're generous, transparent, inquisitive, collaborative and empowering – values that guide how we work with clients and support each other as a team.

About You

You are proactive, organised, and keen to learn, with a passion for content-writing and a genuine interest in digital marketing, PR and social media. You take direction well, are comfortable being coached, and enjoy building your skills and judgement over time.

This is an entry-level position within our Digital Content team, who deliver content, PR and social media work for our law firm clients. You'll support colleagues with day-to-day content, proofing and administrative tasks, developing your expertise and taking on greater ownership of client work as your experience grows.

Main Responsibilities

The following is a list of the main tasks this role will handle, but is by no means an exhaustive list and may be varied from time to time:

Content creation & quality

· Draft and proof a wide variety of content types under guidance, including SEO-optimised website copy, tone-of-voice/brand-led content, PR material, outreach articles, social media content, video content and imagery.

· Use AI tools appropriately to support content production, under the team's guidance.

· Proofread and edit peer content to support accuracy, quality and alignment with client goals.

· Support checks to ensure content meets SEO, UX and brand/tone of voice guidelines.

PR ideation and data handling

· Work with the Digital PR Specialist to ideate PR campaign ideas, come up with compelling news angles, and write/proof the relevant content.

Client and project support

· Support content briefing calls, help capture requirements, and share clear notes with clients and colleagues for approval and updates.

· Support the content pipeline, from briefing and drafting through to publishing.

· Send drafts to clients, help chase feedback, and ensure revisions are completed accurately and swiftly.

· Join calls where needed and provide progress updates under guidance.

· Take on delegated day-to-day tasks from senior colleagues, and support general team administration and process tasks as directed.

· Support monthly reporting.

Publishing

· Upload and publish content directly to client websites and other platforms.

· Carry out checks to ensure live content meets client and SEO/UX needs.

Social media support

· Plan, draft and schedule client social media content across platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.

· Monitor engagement, perform social listening, and suggest new campaign ideas.

Required Skills

· Strong written and verbal English and attention to detail.

· Genuine interest in content, PR, social media or digital marketing.

· Willingness to learn and be coached, including in the use of AI tools.

· Good organisational skills, and reliability with deadlines.

· Self-driven, proactive, and independent, with a strong attention to detail.

Desirable Skills

· A degree in a relevant field, or some prior content-writing experience (professional or personal, e.g. blogging).

· Basic understanding of social media platforms and scheduling.

Don't Meet Every Single Requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Salary & Benefits

· Annual salary of £17,000.

· 25 days holiday + Celebration Day + 8 bank holidays.

· Contributory Pension after probation (3% from Conscious, 5% from you).

· Healthcare insurance and life insurance (all after passing probation), including dental cashback plan.

· Two-day annual staff conference at a 4-star hotel.

· Hybrid working (4 days per week initially, dropping to 1-2 days per week after 6 to 8 weeks, or as agreed with your line manager).

· Flexible working (we believe “work is a thing you do not a place you go”).

· 2 paid days allowance for charity work per year.

· Shared café area.

· MVP recognition programme with rewards.

· Long Service rewards and recognition.

· A staff referral scheme that lets you earn up to £1,000 for recommending a friend.

· CycleToWork, Techscheme and EV schemes in place.

· Dog-friendly office (with dogs on site multiple times per week).

Training

You will undertake the Professional Apprenticeships Content Creator Level 3 qualification. Professional Apprenticeships is an Ofsted Outstanding-rated training provider and hold the title of Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year for 2021.

The training is delivered using a hybrid model and can be delivered fully remotely if needed. You will have monthly 1-2-1s with your assigned tutor, along with monthly group sessions, where one topic will be covered in detail, and you will have the opportunity to meet and work with all the other apprentices on the course.

The programme is designed to mould you into a high-level, all-rounded digital marketer. You will learn in detail about:

• Creation of audio and visual content
• Blogging and written content
• Creating content for social media
• Designing engaging posts
• Managing content online
• Evaluating and testing the effectiveness of content

These modules are designed to jump-start your career and make you stand out in an increasingly competitive field, boosting your future earning potential.

Progression

This is an incredible opportunity to join the business at a time of growth and really make the role your own. This employer is looking for someone who, if successful, will progress on to a permanent role in the marketing department and really drive the function forward.

Culture & Benefits

During your apprenticeship, you’ll be working for a friendly, supportive employer who value their team above all else. This is an incredibly exciting time to join the team and become an integral part of their growth. You can look forward to first-class support, a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and team events.

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Pay: £17,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person