VIP Marketing Manager €60,000 – €70,000 Full Time Marbella Are you a Customer Retention/CRM Manager with experience of strategising and managing VIP customer retention, customer offers, and customer loyalty schemes within the entertainments sector? Do you like the idea of working with fun and interesting subject matters, including some of the leading sports teams, sports personalities, and celebrity entertainment superstars, globally? If you're a creative thinker, with great experience of creating, managing, and executing a range of bonus, incentive and email strategies, this VIP Marketing Manager position could be a great role to help you maximise your talents. The Job... Reporting to the Head of VIP Marketing, you'll be responsible for identifying, targeting, and influencing user behaviour to increase player retention and profitability, using your strong experience of customer retention marketing principals within the entertainment sector. It’s a full-time role, with flexible hours. There's also plenty of flexibility in terms of where you conduct your work. You'll be in the modern Marbella office 2 days a week, with the rest of your work conducted from home. You'll be responsible for: - Leading VIP marketing strategies to support the retention marketing program. - Planning and executing loyalty strategies to support their client's brand retention efforts. - Taking the lead on special projects designed to improve profitability of the active VIP and hosted customer base. - Managing the brand's VIP program. - Making sure campaigns, creative briefs, and other strategic marketing documents, and overall retention campaign calendar, accurately reflects the objectives, target groups, and ROI, in line with the business strategy. - Communicating campaign metrics, results, and recommendations to stakeholders. - Defining and collaborating on the personalisation of the VIP customer experience both on and off the website. - Continued analysis through technology audits, content audits, process audits and stakeholder feedback. - Identifying new areas for improvement and development of VIP lifecycle campaigns and articulate these to business leaders. - Overseeing and controlling budgets, making sure campaigns stay within budget, whilst achieving the required goals. - Managing internal resources and coordinating project responsibilities including allocating and prioritising the tasks of marketing coordinators and marketing operations staff. - Responsibility for summary reports and post-campaign analysis of all projects, using business intelligence resources to ensure maximum performance. - Developing and implementing a model/models to ensure early detection of high value customers. About You... The VIP Marketing Retention Manager that takes on this exciting challenge will have an in-depth knowledge of VIP customer journey optimisation best practises, with experience in developing and implementing testing strategies across a variety of channels. You'll be an expert at defining the right strategy for the right channel to maximise customer retention and increased ongoing profitability. This is very much a strategy and management/coordination role, however you should know how to implement the work too, as on occasion you might need to support and guide the marketing ops staff you work with. Here's some of the key experience you'll need to demonstrate: - At least 3 to 5 years of digital marketing experience with a successful track record of implementing and managing digital marketing programs in a multi-channel environment. - Experience of the full VIP customer journey, including designing and analysing contact strategies, automation techniques/tools, and customer experience optimisation. - Previous experience of managing VIP rewards programs and/or customer loyalty schemes. - Clear track record of data driven marketing and a/b and multivariate testing. - The ability to interpret and present data/results to stakeholders in engaging and meaningful ways. - Excellent time management skills and the ability to run and prioritise multiple projects at once. - Experience in leading, coaching, and mobilising retention marketing teams. The Company... This is a digital marketing business enjoying hyper-growth at the moment. They are experts at marketing within the entertainments arenas, and for a creative and strategically-minded CRM Manager/Customer Retention Manager or VIP Marketing Manager, this represents a great opportunity to think outside of the box and get involved in the types of retention and loyalty campaigns you won't be able to, elsewhere.  They also have a track record of promoting from within, so as more brands come online, more opportunities for promotion prospects will naturally appear. In addition to an attractive salary of €60k - €70k DOE, the company also provides flexible hybrid/remote working, along with exciting future prospects, and a whole heap of extra benefits such as life insurance, private medical cover, death in service benefits, pension contributions, and much more.   Want To Apply? We're interviewing and shortlisting for this role right now, and expecting to get suitable candidates in for interview quickly. If you're interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV today.

Senior BI Analyst London - Hybrid Permanent   The Background We are partnered with an innovative IT consultancy based in London but with a global presence who are leading advisors in their industry by creating lasting value for their clients. They are looking for an exceptional Senior BI Analyst to join the BI team and help provide insight and analysis into the performance of clients product suites. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that works on a real variety of projects and drives insight to help clients make data-driven decisions. The client offers a package that includes private medical insurance, pension contribution and a flexible benefits fund.   You… In order to be a successful Senior BI Analyst you will have… Previous experience in a similar Business Intelligence role involving reporting, data warehousing and visualization Very strong in SQL Highly developed analytical skills with a good background in maths and statistics Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with experience managing client relationships and helping mentor junior analysts Python and Tableau experience would be highly advantageous   The role As a Senior BI Analyst you will define and measure business success, quality metrics, standards and reporting. This reporting will include a range of things from data extraction (SQL) to statistical analysis (Python, R) and visualization (Tableau, PowerPoint and other visualizations). You will assist clients by generating insights on their market performance using a range of web metrics, marketing & product reporting, financial reporting and third-party research data. As well as working with the rest of the BI Team you will work with senior business leaders to build both regular KPI reports and a process to monitor, analyse and report on any anomalies or major shifts in behaviour. Adam #LI-AL1 If you are interested to find out more please apply for the role with an up to date copy of your CV. If you have any questions that you would like to discuss first, please call Adam on 07425 559 243.

Junior Designer Manchester / Trafford Park £25k - £29k 23 days holiday plus birthday off / Discretionary annual bonus / Free onsite parking / Fully stocked office / Company events The Junior Designer will be joining a Global, market leading company with multiple brands under its care. With a small, in-house creative team the Junior Designer will be responsible for working across a range of design and artworking projects, from poster designs and marketing material through to email and social media campaigns.  You will be responsible for upholding the brand guidelines for each project, sometimes working to them strictly and sometimes adding your own creativity into the projects.  Based onsite in the HQ office in Trafford park 5 days a week, they offer a range of benefits such as onsite free parking, annual bonuses (discretionary) and company events.  The Junior Designer will: Interpret design briefs, determine requirements and beautifully execute artwork within the wider design team Create artworks for packaging, print & technical data documents Conceptualise ideas and visuals based on requirements and deliverables Provide creative input and contribute in strategy meetings Prepare and present drafts and ideas from inception through to delivery Work within brand guidelines, maintaining and upholding the companies corporate image Creating, updating, and managing artwork libraries and archives, providing access to digital assets as required, and editing visuals as needed for future projects This is a duel role across design (conceptual) and Artworking, so a good understanding of setting up documents ready fro print is essential. You'll also have the opportunity to work on wider creative work. If this sounds like an ideal role for you, then apply with an up to date CV and portfolio asap.  Dave #LI-DO1

Digital Designer (UX / UI) Manchester / Hybrid £45,000 Design Agency / Multiple Clients / Remote working opportunities / National campaigns / Responsive web design / Career Progression / 31 Days Holiday (inc bank holidays) / Big, international clients & brands The Digital Designer will be joining a highly creative design and marketing agency who boast an impressive array of international and house hold brands. Working across a range of creative and digital campaigns, the Digital Designer will be responsible for creating digital solutions for these brands across a range of requirements, with a good lean towards the UX and UI of the project, having the end user journey in mind through out the process.  Creating digital solutions from email campaigns to full web designs and apps, this is a chance to work on some really notable brands. Whilst there's not a direct requirement for development knowledge, if you've got an understanding of HTML and CSS, that would be beneficial, there are development teams in place to take on the build of the digital assets though and you'd work closely with this team. Rather than simply telling their designers how to work, they allow the creativity to come to light itself and utilise each person unique skills, so if you have other abilities such as motion design or animation, these are skills they're open to utilising.  Requirements for the Digital Designer: - Design a range of digital solutions across web, apps and platforms - Work in collaboration with the client services team to produce high level work inline with the brands brief - Keep user journeys in mind when creating digital solutions, utilising knowledge of UX and UI - Working on wireframes, user mapping and user journeys to final User interfaces - Work as part of a creative, digital team to uphold the agencies reputation for high quality work - Act as a brand ambassador for clients and brands the agency partners with This is a great opportunity to work with one of Manchester best and progressive agencies. If it sounds ideal for you and you have agency level experience working with multiple brands and a portfolio of digital design solutions for a range of platforms, then apply asap. Dave #LI-DO1

Account Manager Digital Creative & Marketing Agency Manchester / Hybrid working £40,000   Design Agency / Multiple Clients / Remote working opportunities / National campaigns / Responsive web design / Career Progression / 31 Days Holiday (inc bank holidays) / Big Brands   The Account Manager will be joining a small but highly collaborative creative, marketing agency working across a range of big, international clients. Working alongside the creative team, the Account Manager will be responsible for the agencies client relationships and will be part of a client service offering and team, building upon existing relationships as well as developing new ones.  The agency prides itself on its relationships with its clients, the work it creates and ultimately the team culture its been able to build. With a broad range of skill sets internally from creative, design, digital and UX, no two days are the same at this agency. Based in Manchester's creative hub, the Sharp Project, they offer a mixture of onsite office work and remote days each week, which can flex either way project dependant.  Responsibilities of the Account Manager include:  - Building, developing and fostering relations with the agencies existing and new clients - Working alongside other team such as Creative to ensure timely responses to briefs - Being the go between for creative and the client - Understanding what the client is trying to achieve and if needed, educating on better ways of achieving goals - Involvement in planning and strategy - Confident with pitching / ideation stages and driving new business with prospective clients This is a great opportunity to join an agency that is in a growth faze, a chance to work on some highly reputable client sand brands with big impact. If you feel you have what's required and relish a challenge, then apply with an up to date CV asap. Dave #LI-DO1

Head of SEO Innovation £85k - £95k Full Time Manchester (M50 Hybrid) Are you an experienced SEO / search marketing specialist with the ability to translate search insights into understandable strategies and actionable plans? If you're a creative search marketer / SEO who enjoys the challenge of ranking sites within a highly competitive sector, this opportunity is a perfect blend of day to day SEO work, experimental work via your own experimental assets, and team management of a small, skilled and dedicated team. For the right person, this will be a genuine career enhancing opportunity. The Job... Reporting into the SEO Director / Search Director, the Head of SEO Innovation will be responsible for defining and testing SEO strategies. You'll define best practises, try out new techniques and search opportunities, and analyse successful competitor brands to make sure the business is not missing a trick. You'll be responsible for: - Researching and testing SEO strategies and theories and documenting them for the wider team. - Managing a team of 3 technical and experimental SEOs. - Running test websites and SEO tools for client brands. - Ensuring their client’s websites are constantly audited and provided with recommendations for improvement with both technical and non-technical opportunities to grow organic traffic. - Leading investigations around competitor’s websites and why they are ranking well. - Reporting on the SEO performance of the whole portfolio of clients, pointing out successful strategies and addressing any issues with performance. - Investigating alternative search engines to Google (Bing, YouTube, App Stores, etc.) and devising strategies for ranking in them. About You... You'll be a high performing SEO who's used to managing people and pushing the boundaries in terms of search marketing strategy.   Here's some of the key experience you'll need to demonstrate: - 5+ years experience in SEO, with some experience in management roles, and in projects of technology implementation for better ranking on search engines. - Proven experience in building and ranking small websites. - Experience owning and driving SEO Strategies, with demonstrable experience in both Technical and Content SEO implementations. - Demonstrable experience with data-driven marketing, a/b and multivariate testing experience, and Web Analytics, with a successful track record of implementing and managing different Digital Marketing Tools to assist better ranking performance. - Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to promptly establish priorities and communicate expectations. The Company... This is a digital marketing business enjoying hyper-growth at the moment. They are experts within the entertainment arenas. For a successful SEO, with a creative and experimental approach, you'll have the chance to work within teams and on the types of search marketing projects you won't be able to anywhere else. They also have a track record of promoting from within, so as more brands come online, more opportunities for promotion prospects will naturally appear. In addition to an attractive salary of £85k-£95k DOE, the company also provides flexible hybrid/remote working, along with exciting future prospects. Some additional benefits include; - Private health cover - Death in service benefit - Pension - Various discounted products and services Want To Apply? We're interviewing and shortlisting for this role right now, and expecting to get suitable candidates in for interview quickly. If you're interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV today.

Account Manager – Social Media   Halifax (Hybrid 2-3 days a week in office)   We are partnered with a Canadian-based marketing agency that is part of an Independent Network of Agencies strategically located across the world to provide global reach and capabilities.    They are looking for a highly skilled Account Manager-Social Media to join their growing team.   The Account Manager- Social Media is responsible for managing the brand’s social media strategy by liaising with all stakeholders involved in its activities. You will interact with internal teams and external partners (social media and influencer agencies). We are looking for someone to optimize the brand’s social presence and influencer programs as well as oversee day-to-day activities. The Account Manager- Social Media will report to the Social Media Manager and will collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure all social media and influencer efforts are aligned with the brand strategy.    The ideal candidate has effective communication and vendor management skills, very good knowledge of social media best practices and an analytical mindset. You will be measured on your ability to build strong relationships with the social media agency partner and social media customer service team. Additionally, you will be expected to provide valuable social media insights and action plans to improve the brand’s social presence and KPIs.   Responsibilities   Collaborate effectively with the various stakeholders (managers, leads and other coordinators) to assist with social media strategy, planning as well as provide support on the execution.  Act as point of contact between internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment of social media activity and programs with brand campaigns and objectives. Monitor social media engagement and brand mention reports to capitalize on brand/influencer opportunities. Establish the mandate scope, deliverables, key performance indicators, project constraints, budgets and deadlines, in collaboration with internal teams and in relation to the realities of our agency partners. Daily communication with stakeholders to track progress of program and deliverables. Maintain excellent professional relationships and ease in working with internal and external partners. Assist in the creation of business cases for new social media and influencer programs. See that budgets and deadlines are respected, while ensuring successful program deliveries. Facilitate and participate in weekly agency meetings to track progress and address project roadblocks. Manage projects and initiatives related to social media activity and campaign strategy related to business need. Analyze social media content performance and work with agency partner to optimize accordingly. Keep track of social media results and analyze reporting from agency partners communicate valuable insights and action plans to internal stakeholders.   Qualifications   3-4+ years’ experience an advertising/ social agency or similar marketing department category/product experience. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Communications (or any other related sector) or relevant experience. Strong knowledge of social media platforms, influencers and community management best practices. Analytical mindset and ability to communicate valuable insights and recommend action plans based on reports. Experience with the MS Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and a general comfort level with numbers. Vendor/agency management experience and great communication. Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate clearly with diplomacy and persuasion. Excellent organizational skills and ability to keep track of and meet deadlines. Ability to thrive and prioritize in a dynamic, constantly changing work environment. Team player, adaptable and able to work with a number of different departments. A passion for communications, advertising and social media and a strong desire to learn.     This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing agency based in Halifax.   The company offers a competitive annual salary, employer paid premiums for Health and Dental benefits, RRSP contributions, Wellness allowance and much more! If this sounds like the ideal position for you then apply today! Kellie #LI-KB1

Social Media Exec 27-30k + bonus Wigan WN5 0LP Social Media Exec role with a focus on writing and creating B2B & B2C content for a range of social media platforms. Active or passive involvement in strategy and planning; Openness to level and ability, due to high level of in-house support. Market leading home and building improvements product company, operating UK and US. Discretionary bonus paid twice yearly at Christmas and April; Incredible pension, up to 17.5% depending on employee contribution; Free parking; Casual attire; Company with very high retention rates due to brilliant company culture. Working closely with the Marketing Manager and Marketing Exec, the Social Media Exec will be involved in: - The creation of written, graphical, and video content for social media channels, emails; Experience in writing, or graphics, or video would be ideal but not essential as the in-house team have these skills - Managing the posting, scheduling, and monitoring of social media across various platforms (eg Linkedin, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram) - Working with colleagues, customers, and some brand advocates (influencers) to generate impactive content, including product demonstrations, testimonials and case studies, events, before & afters, infographics, and drone footage (they’re happy to train on drone use if interested). - Developing social media plans in advance to ensure a consistent through put of content - Helping to build the community through interaction The Social Media Exec may currently be in a similar role but looking for more autonomy / responsibility, a better working culture, and / or more opportunity to develop; the ideal candidates would come with the following: - A Marketing or Social media qualification - 2 or more years experience in a Social Media focussed role (B2B or B2C) - Experience working across a range of social platforms - Confident communicator, comfortable interacting with team mates, stakeholders, and end users - The ability to absorb information and turn it in to engaging content appropriate for the platform - Driving license The Social Media Exec will be joining a large, industry leading, building improvement product manufacturer, that was established over 30 years ago, and that boasts impressively high staff retention rates. Excellent people focussed employer. This is a great place to work and to build your skill set. This role will see you out on the road quite frequently, mainly local, sourcing content from projects and customers, so a driving license is essential. Free parking on-site. Amazing pension - the employer will contribute 10% if employee contributes 7.5% (totalling 17.5%). This role is live and of high priority, please apply with your CV asap.   Andy #LI-AC1  

Creative Manager Manchester / Hybrid - 2 days a week onsite Media City, M50 Salary - £60,000   Digital Marketing Agency / Flexible and Hybrid working / 25 days holiday plus bank holidays / Private Healthcare / Progressional opportunities / Fantastic team culture / Thirsty Thursdays / Fully stocked kitchen / Diverse range of campaigns The Creative Manager will be joining an established Digital Marketing agency with global reach and clients. Working across a range of campaigns, the team based in Media City in Manchester supply digital marketing solutions from brand strategy and Design / UX through to SEO, PPC and Affiliate Marketing. They’re looking for a Creative Manager to oversee the day to day of the design / creative team, managing around 5 people currently in Manchester, you’ll report in the the Head of Creative Services (based in Montreal, Canada). Acting as the Head of Creative Services’ ‘right hand man’ the Creative Manager will direct on creative, manage workflows and systems, be a mentor to team members, help steer the brief to keep it on track and over time help to develop the team.   Responsibilities of the Creative Manager: ·       Ensure that your team is on track asks the right questions and has the information needed to deliver their assigned projects with a high standard of quality, on time. ·       Lead and grow a team of Designers and Copywriters through constructive feedback and working sessions. ·       Collaborate with the traffic team to ensure the timely delivery of studio tasks. ·       Provide feedback and approvals on projects assigned to both internal and external resources. ·       Be hands-on and contribute to the creative process as needed. ·       Strategically analyse all briefs – ensure that the internal team and external vendors deliver concepts, designs and copy that meet the communication objectives of the client. ·       Place a particular emphasis on conversion led design created with efficiency and velocity. ·       Initiate/ lead/ actively partake in conversations surrounding the needs of the client. ·       Act as a custodian for the clients’ brands.   Requirements: • 5+ years working in an agency, in-house studio or similar role / environment. • Proven experience in successfully managing a creative team. • A proven track record of developing talent. • Travel to the Manchester office as needed, at least 2 days a week • Strong skills in design and / or copywriting with the ability to evaluate and provide feedback for both. • Knowledge of Adobe creative Suite with an emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator and XD. • Must poses a strong sense of urgency, commitment to quality and the ability to consistently think at a strategic level to maximise client success. • University/College diploma/ degree in a related field. • Excellent English communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate ideas, concepts and challenges. • Positive, high energy, and motivated to learn and transfer knowledge. • Ability to excel in a fast-paced team environment. • Have an in-depth understanding of the current competitive marketplace, creative industry trends and the capacity for using this knowledge to champion strong creative solutions. • Possess maximum attention to detail and have the ability to succeed in a fast-paced creative environment.   This role would suit someone who has worked in an agency environment or a large in-house creative department before, has worked on a range of creative projects and is happy to remain hands on from time to time but also manage and oversee the team. If this sounds like the ideal role, then apply with an up to date CV and portfolio of work.   #LI-DO1 Dave  

Graphic Designer £24-26K Lytham, St Annes - 5 days onsite  The Graphic Designer will integrate into an experienced in-house team within a company specialising in designing, crafting, and generating assets for a wide variety of products, spanning from packaging to point-of-sale materials, brochures, and posters. Situated full-time at the Lytham St Annes site, this compact yet collaborative team is committed to creating products distributed globally. Under the guidance of the Head of Design, you will collaborate with key personnel to: -Develop traditional offline design materials for all brands, encompassing marketing literature, campaign support materials (such as brochures, presentations, exhibition graphics, and advertisements). -Ensure adherence to the correct process for artwork requests, ensuring thoroughness for every request of marketing literature or label artwork. -Maintain a consistently high standard of work, meeting deadlines, aligning with brand guidelines, and gaining approval from the Head of Design. -Edit or create print-ready artwork using predominantly Adobe software on an Apple Mac platform, ensuring accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines. -Support online activities as necessary. -Maintain accurate and up-to-date copies and electronic records. -Coordinate with external agencies and suppliers to effectively implement new marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess: -Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role. -Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with excellent familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint.  -Experience in digital and 3D applications is advantageous but not mandatory. -Exceptional attention to detail. -Strong interpersonal and communication skills. -Excellent organisational abilities. -Confidence in presenting and explaining ideas to stakeholders. -Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and creative environment. -Practicality and a proactive approach to work. Benefits: -Flexi hours -Private Healthcare -Profit share bonus  -Free Parking -Subsidised Canteen -Free Gym  -Retail Discounts -30 days holidays (inc bank hols) This exciting opportunity awaits a Graphic Designer ready to advance their career. You'll have the opportunity to engage in diverse design projects and product developments. The client is offering a salary of up to £26k, if you believe this opportunity matches your aspirations, please apply with your updated CV and portfolio. #LI-GH1

Midweight Graphic Designer £30,000 Office based 5 days a week - Lytham   Flexi hours / Private Healthcare / Profit share bonus / Free Parking / Subsidised Canteen / Free Gym / Retail Discounts / 30 days holidays (inc bank hols)   The Midweight Graphic Designer will be joining a highly established, highly successful,  family run business who have been around for many years. With a number of brands under their care, the Midweight Graphic Designer will have the chance to work across all brands, all manner of creative briefs and all aspects of design and artwork from brand work and brochures, through to package, POS, Events, and online - basic motion / videos and social media designs.  Reporting into the Head of Design, the Midweight Graphic Designer will: - Work across a number of design and artworking briefs inline with company requirements - Work with the team to enhance the groups marketing campaigns and online presence - Design across all brands under the companies ownership - Create off-line design collateral for all brands and across all areas or marketing literature and campaign support, from literature, brochures, presentations, exhibitions and design ads - Design and develop a range of digital assets across social media and video animations to support campaigns - Artwork designs accordingly and inline with brief - understand the printing process - Work with Regulatory team to ensure that the info on packaging / labels is compliant with all statutory requirements for the UK and internationally  - Along side the rest of the design team, review and design / implement ideas and initiatives to ensure the website and marketing materials engage with the target audience - On occasion, liaise with external agencies or services to ensure effective deployment of new marketing initiatives Skills required: - Proficiency in Adobe software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign - Working knowledge of Premiere Pro, After Effects would be beneficial - Experience working on a range of printed design collateral  - Experience artworking printed collateral and setting up accordingly - Strong attention to detail - Ideally 3 years experience in a similar design Studio or agency   This role will suit a junior designer who's looking to take the step up to Midweight, someone who is able to bring ideas to the table and work under their own steam. This position offers a great chance to progress and join a creative and marketing team who are at the forefront of the brands creative output. They're always looking to what will add value and are open to new ideas.  This is a great opportunity for a hungry, ambitious designer - the role is based on site 5 days a week in their head office in Lytham.  If this sounds like the ideal role for you, then apply with an up to date CV and portfolio of relevant design work.   #LI-DO1

Digital Account Manager £30k - £40k Full Time Chesterfield (S40 Hybrid) If you're a Digital Account Manager with strong experience of projects across paid search and paid socials, wanting to work in an established agency with plenty of scope for further growth across its digital function, this role could be your perfect match. This agency has been going for 18+ years and digital marketing has been identified as a key area for growth. This Digital Account Manager role will be pivotal to unlocking the potential the business has in terms of its digital offering and you could be key to their continued success in this space. The Job... Reporting into the very experienced Commercial Digital Director, and working closely with the digital implementation team, you'll be looking after between 4 and 6 clients across a range of sectors, including many household names. You'll take responsibility for account management, client briefs, and instructing campaigns to the internal teams. Being a strong communicator, you'll pull together informative presentations to deliver to clients, delivering performance reports, collating information from client briefings, and managing their expectations. You'll be responsible for: - Managing your own accounts, as well as supporting and helping to grow existing clients within the business. - Liaising directly with clients and the agency’s digital experts, ensuring requirements are met in full. - Creating client reassurance and building strong relationships. - Servicing existing clients to generate revenue growth. - Onboarding new clients. - Meeting and exceeding team targets. - Keeping clients informed of campaign performance and new opportunities. - Being an expert across the ever-changing digital landscape. About You... You'll need good experience of working in a digital marketing agency environment, specifically focussing on client services. You'll be a real people person too, with a strong desire to help support your clients towards their digital goals.   Here's some of the key experience you'll need to demonstrate: - 2+ years account management experience within a marketing agency. - Excellent knowledge of digital marketing strategy, particularly for Google and/or Meta. - A passion to unearth opportunities in the local and regional marketplace, making use of the team's capabilities. - Fantastic organisational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Experience working with CRM and planning systems. - Excellent communication skills, with a focus on delivering outstanding client service and building strong, long-term, client relationships. - Proven experience working independently and as part of a team. - The ability to create and build full proposals, including sourcing insight, figures and market intelligence. The Company... This is a well established digital marketing business enjoying a great period of growth. They work across plenty of different sectors with clients including the likes of Chanel, JustEat and Asos, to name just a few. With their base in Chesterfield, ideally they're looking for someone happy to be in the office collaborating with their colleagues 3 times a week, with a couple of days a week working from home. In addition to an attractive salary of £30k-£40k DOE, the company also provides flexible hybrid/remote working, along with exciting future prospects. Some additional benefits include; - Health & Wellbeing support - Electric vehicle discount scheme - Pension - Annual bonus Want To Apply? We're interviewing and shortlisting for this role right now, and expecting to get suitable candidates in for interview quickly. If you're interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV today.

Social Media Manager Dubai Permanent 12,000 – 15,000 AED per month Are you a Social Media Manager with a willingness to learn that is looking to relocate to sunny Dubai? We are partnered with an established British Private Equity firm who are looking for highly professional and ambitious Social Media Manager to join their team in Dubai to support leading their social strategy alongside the Digital Marketing team. The client offers a package that includes visa sponsorship and private medical insurance. Please note that the client is holding a recruitment day in London which will be part of the interview process for this role that successful candidates will be required to attend.   You… In order to be a successful Social Media Manager you will have… Previous experience in a similar role in social media with a track record of creating engaging content and growing social media channels Experience developing and revising social media strategies A Degree of equivalent within marketing, social media, communications or a similar relevant subject   The role As a Social Media Manager you will plan, create and publish engaging content across all major oscial platforms. This will include creating engaging written and short-form videos tailored for each platform. As part of the role you will liaise with the Digital Marketing team to execute effective paid social media campaigns and optimise ads to maximise ROI. You will also utilise analytic tools such as Hootsuite and Meta Business Suite to analyse data and provide reports and recommendations for senior management.   If you are interested to find out more please apply for the role with an up to date copy of your CV. If you have any questions that you would like to discuss first, please call Adam on 07425 559 243.

SEO Manager £60k - £65k Full Time Manchester (M50 Hybrid) Are you an experienced SEO with a strong background in driving traffic and building online publishing brands?  If you're a creative search marketer / SEO who enjoys the challenge of ranking sites and news articles within highly competitive sectors, including entertainments and crypto, this opportunity could be just for you. You'll be working across multiple client brands to deliver SEO initiatives, drive innovative search ideas, and define areas of opportunity for building traffic volumes and visitors across brand new and established online assets. The Job... Reporting into the business unit Marketing Director, and working closely with the SEO Director / Search Director you'll be defining best practices, and monitoring adherence to ensure their clients publishing sites are properly optimised for search engine success. You'll be responsible for: - Ensuring their client’s websites are constantly audited and provided with recommendations for improvement with both technical and non-technical opportunities to grow organic traffic. - Leading the roadmap for SEO projects, ensuring coverage of all aspects of search: performance, crawlability, on and off page requirements, and keyword planning and targeting. - Working closely with the Marketing Leaders to ensure content is SEO-optimised including planning, structuring and posting all to deliver maximum page ranking optimisation and traffic delivery. - Coordinating cross-functional input, deliverables, timelines, and communicating properly documented progress and issues of marketing programs. About You... You'll be a high performing SEO with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence unpopular decisions whilst maintaining strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders at different levels.   Here's some of the key experience you'll need to demonstrate: - Over 5 years of experience in SEO, with significant experience building online publishing brands. - Experience working for a publishing/media group that is listed in Google News. - Proven experience in managing large scale SEO programs including digital PR and the technical management of large, high traffic volume sites. - Experience of owning and driving SEO Strategies, with demonstrable experience in both On and Off-site SEO and their day-to-day management. - Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to report on performance against targets in a clear and understandable way. - Demonstrable experience in Analytics and Reporting including GA, search console and other industry standard SEO tools. - The ability to build deep client and industry knowledge and to understand the consequences for SEO when either of these change. - Being comfortable with ambiguity and able to change direction quickly when required by client or project needs. The Company... This is a digital marketing business enjoying hyper-growth at the moment. They are experts within the entertainment arenas. For a successful SEO, with a creative, traffic-hungry, approach, you'll have the chance to work within teams and on the types of search marketing projects you won't be able to anywhere else. They also have a track record of promoting from within, so as more brands come online, more opportunities for promotion prospects will naturally appear. In addition to an attractive salary of £60k-£65k DOE, the company also provides flexible hybrid/remote working, along with exciting future prospects. Some additional benefits include; - Private health cover - Death in service benefit - Pension - Various discounted products and services Want To Apply? We're interviewing and shortlisting for this role right now, and expecting to get suitable candidates in for interview quickly. If you're interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV today.

Senior Director of Marketing Full Time Manchester (M50 Hybrid) Working with exciting brands across the entertainment and crypto markets, you'll be sitting on a Leadership Team who operate a shared services group to support a growing list of client ventures. You'll be responsible for building a bridge from the marketing centre of excellence into each of the many international markets and brands that their clients operate. You'll be doing this via influence and indirect means (as each market has local autonomy to operate in their own way). This will mean partnering effectively with the regional marketing leaders and marketing vertical leaders to help the brands achieve their goals.   The Job... Each International business unit has their own marketing team who report to the regional marketing leaders and these regional marketing leaders will report into you - thus your influence will be indirect in the sense you won't directly own the business unit marketing teams. You'll be an experienced senior marketing leader with previous success working in a matrix run business with an internationally complex structure of markets and teams. You'll need to be able to design and grow a robust team of marketing leads equipped to support the entire client portfolio. Designing, building, managing and coaching a high-performing marketing leads team. This isn't a flashy campaign development marketing role – it’s about the development of the marketing leaders and best-practices. In each country where the brand has a presence internationally, you'll be tasked with driving awareness and localising it across relevant cultural, operational, and commercial methods. You'll be responsible for: - Supporting the regional marketing leader’s development of annual marketing goals, strategies, and activities. - Supporting the development of reports and presentations on marketing metrics for the cross- functional leadership teams. - Assisting the teams with market analysis to identify challenges and opportunities for growth. - Providing guidance and ideas to organise effective marketing initiatives. - Developing the team to enable them to build and manage marketing budgets. - Reinforcing the importance of defining and maintaining brand standards and ensuring compliance across all channels. - Building long-term relationships with teams, partners, and stakeholders. - Forecasting short and long-term hiring and outsourcing needs. About You... You'll be somebody who has extensive marketing experience and who, ideally, has previously managed marketing teams in different international locations and is comfortable working in this way, across multiple time zones.   Here's some of the key experience you'll need to demonstrate: - 5+ years experience as a Marketing Director or higher-level related position, responsible for building and leading diverse teams of marketing and communications professionals. - Strategic thinking and strong, hands-on experience in executing impactful marketing leadership. - Substantial ecommerce experience combined with previous experience in a B2C digitally focused company. - Broad exposure in marketing (i.e. Social and Content, CRM, brand, content, SEO). - Strong administrative, organisational, managerial and communication skills. - Ability to lead through informal authority. - Executive level presence - both written and verbal. The Company... This is a digital marketing business enjoying hyper-growth at the moment. They are experts within the entertainment and crypto arenas. The Senior Director of Marketing position is a key role within the business, and you'll have the chance to work within teams and on the types of brand projects you won't be able to anywhere else. In addition to an attractive Senior Director-level salary and package, the company also provides flexible hybrid/remote working, along with exciting future prospects. Some additional benefits include; - Private health cover - Death in service benefit - Pension - Various discounted products and services Want To Apply? We're interviewing and shortlisting for this role right now, and expecting to get suitable candidates in for interview quickly. If you're interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV today.

Executive Assistant to Chief Marketing Officer London based office, 3/4 days in the office per week Salary up to £60k   Responsibilities: This is an EA/Office Co-ordinator blended role that includes fully supporting the CMO, CMO leadership team coordination and some aspects of office coordination of a small/busy office in Paddington. Functions include full EA functions, diary management, meeting support, team activity coordination, travel booking and organising events. You will be responsible for organising and maintaining the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)’s busy schedule and ensuring that you are their point of contact for when they are travelling as well as in the office. Providing all aspects of support to their daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly commitments including administrative co-ordination, project management and personal support, where required. The function of this role is to make the office CMO as effective as possible by creating time and enabling the CMO to focus. Successfully accomplish objectives by anticipating requirements, supporting the appropriate scheduling and prioritisation of time, provision of necessary data and information, and generally assuming all logistical and administrative and communications necessary to allow the CMO to focus on strategic objectives. The ideal candidate has the capacity to think strategically and is supremely organised, detail-oriented and polished. This role must anticipate the CMO’s needs while providing seamless, confidential, administrative co-ordination, project management and personal support. As a gatekeeper and partner to the Office of the CMO, this role must be able to maintain the highest level of professionalism at all times and organise their workflow to ensure their priorities are supported appropriately. Communications must be precise, polished and diplomatic, and the selected candidate must be as capable of communicating as effectively with the board of directors, executive team, leadership team and with team members at all levels across all business teams and partners.   EA Role Responsible for detailed diary management; ensuring appropriate agenda / documents are prepared in advance of meetings and the CMO is briefed accordingly. You will be their point of contact for when they are travelling and in the office. Supporting the CMO Scheduling meetings, managing calendars Working closely with the network of EAs, as part of the team and support network. Domestic and international travel coordination for CMO and Snr team – a mixture of complex and simple Expense reporting Correspondence management where required Assisting the CMO and team on core document management, including presentations General administrative support to the CMO’s team Sourcing team-building activities, researching and managing offsite planning and social events Taking minutes of meetings and using our internal Confluence to document actions and help keep the CMO and snr team on track Collating presentations and preparing for review by CMO and Leadership Composing messaging (keynotes, internal / external communications, etc.) on behalf of the CMO   Office Co-ordinator Role Supporting office operations and procedures through liaison with the relevant functional teams Ordering office and kitchen supplies such as stationery, food and drinks amongst other items required for the office. Coordinating travel arrangements for relocations, new employees from abroad or visitors such as flights, accommodation, taxis, and authorisation letters while ensuring the company’s travel policy is applied Be first point of contact for visitors, to be greeted and assisted in a courteous and professional manner Thrive in making the office a pleasant and inspiring place to work including organising office functions and regular meet-ups Maintaining a safe and secure working environment Maintaining office security as per company policies; create and update employee and visitor access cards, maintenance of security alarms, card readers and security cameras Maintaining Health and Safety Records, policy and equipment i.e. First Aid Box / Fire Extinguishers Supporting the annual Office Risk Assessments (Fire Safety) and PAT (electric equipment) Act as a Fire Marshall and First Aider for the office   Requirements Relationship builder and understands high levels of confidentiality Strong verbal and written communication skills High attention to detail Significant experience and knowledge in a similar role or function assisting an Executive Ability to handle highly sensitive data and confidential information and maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times Excellent organisational skills and strong multi-tasking abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in an organised manner Excellent planning and organisational skills with strong attention to quality and detail Strong initiative and judgment skills with project management experience Confidence in liaising with internal and external contacts on behalf of the CMO Flexible working schedule Experience with MS Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is a must Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of professionals both internally and externally Ability to learn quickly, work independently and in a team setting Ability to manage multiple projects at any one time without losing your cool Can deliver results within set deadlines Enthusiastic self-starter who is able to work with minimal direction   Benefits & Perks 25 days holiday allowance (excluding bank holidays); Hybrid Working: 3-4 days p/week in the London office Benefit Allowance Enhanced Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Healthcare Cash Plan Benefits Portal Life Assurance Income Protection Friendly office atmosphere and team spirit!   If this sounds like an ideal role for you, then apply with your up to date CV.  #LI-DO1

Procurement Operations Manager London - Hybrid Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 plus package   The Background We are partnered with a boutique consultancy based in London but with a global presence who are specialists in strategic, HR, financial and procurement consulting. Due to recent growth they are looking for a Procurement Operations Manager to join the Procurement Team of purchasing and commercial experts who fully manage purchasing and commercial activities for a number of clients globally. These services include sourcing strategies, managing the procurement stages for goods and services, contract negotiation and closeouts and supply chain management that span multiple geographic locations. This is an exciting time to join an established but growing company where you will work on a really diverse range of exciting projects in a highly collaborative environment.   You… In order to be a successful Procurement Operations Manager you will have… Previous experience in a similar procurement role with a strong understanding of contracts Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills Strong leadership skills with experience managing procurement teams and getting the best out of different personalities The role As Procurement Operations Manager you will play a vital role by ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of day-to-day Procurement services. This will include overseeing the team to ensure work is completed to agreed SLA’s, managing client relationships and answering complex queries and assisting Category Managers with complex negotiations. You will work closely with stakeholders across different categories and departments including providing training for stakeholders on procurement tools and processes to ensure the business is delivering against its commitments and annual objectives. As part of the role you will also create feedback and risk reports to the Head of Procurement to support with the review of ongoing Procurement strategies.   If you are interested to find out more please apply for the role with an up to date copy of your CV. If you have any questions that you would like to discuss first, please call Adam on 07425 559 243.

Junior Sales Associate Dubai Permanent 10,000 AED per month plus performance based commission Are you a Junior Sales Associate with a willingness to learn that is looking to relocate to sunny Dubai? We are partnered with an established British Private Equity firm who are looking for highly professional and ambitious Sales Associate to join their team in Dubai. This is a great opportunity for someone highly motivated with professional sales experience or has potentially recently graduated and is looking for an opportunity where they can reap the rewards of their hard work and develop in their career. The client offers a package that includes visa sponsorship and private medical insurance. Please note that the client is holding a recruitment day in London which will be part of the interview process for this role that successful candidates will be required to attend.   You… In order to be a successful Junior Sales Associate you will have… Previous experience of success in a sales role, experience of sales in the financial sector would be advantageous but not essential Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to identify clients needs, manage objections and make recommendations Self-motivated and proactive in taking initiative with a strong desire to learn The role As a Junior Sales Associate you will engage with prospective clients and build relationships over the phone, electronically and in person. You will utilise your previous experience to influence clients and suggest suitable options for them, highlighting the benefits of the clients service and offering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the right skills and willingness to learn to be provided the support and guidance to take their career to the next level.   If you are interested to find out more please apply for the role with an up to date copy of your CV. If you have any questions that you would like to discuss first, please call Adam on 07425 559 243.

Head of Vertical (Media / Publishing) £80-90k Manchester(Hybrid) M50 2ST Hybrid working, 25 days holiday with purchase options & carry over, Private Medical, Health cash plan, Rewards & Discount portal, EAP, Income protection, Life Assurance, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity, excellent track record of personal development. Opportunity to join a lon established global network; exciting sector; Head of Vertical for a Media / Publishing business, strategic level role. The Head of Vertical will play a pivotal role in growing one of an exciting line up of lifestyle and entertainment publishing brands. The audience doesn’t just want to consume passive content, but expects personalised, real-time information that they can interact with and influence - with education and entertainment being key drivers. As Head of Vertical, you will be responsible for the vision and positioning of the offering, and product ownership. This is a growth focused role, where you will be able to leverage your subject matter expertise and commercial mindset to build a recognised and trusted leader in media across your vertical. RESPONSIBILITIES The Head of Vertical will be responsible for the following: - Strategic Vision and Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams to capitalise on emerging trends in your vertical. You will develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth and market penetration. - Revenue Strategy and Demand Generation: Develop and execute revenue strategies to maximise profitability and sustain business growth. Partner with marketing to generate demand and deliver subscribers with high retention, through strong value exchanges. You will have P&L responsibility for the vertical. - Product development: lead the development of innovative products and own the product and content roadmap. This includes utilising market insights and consumer feedback to drive product ideation, development, and launch strategies, resulting in increased market share and revenue growth. - Market Analysis and Forecasting: Proficient in conducting comprehensive market analysis and forecasting to identify opportunities and risks in landscape. Partner with Marketing Operations and BI to utilise data-driven insights and make informed decisions to guide business strategies. KNOWLDEGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The Head of Vertical role is looking for someone in a similar position, potentially titled Head of Brand, Brand Director or similar particularly with experience in the [online] Publishing / Media sector  - Minimum university educated (to Degree level) in marketing, business management or similar - Experience: 8+ years experience in a commercial, marketing or business development role - Proven track record developing brands and/or products - Budget management experience with strong analytical skills and P&L responsibility - Leadership experience (managing a team and multiple stakeholders) - Entrepreneurial and able to multi-task and prioritise - Able to work autonomously & provide independent opinions THE COMPANY As part of a large global Marketing network, the Head of Vertical will be joining a high growth Publishing business, delivering engaging Lifestyle and Entertainment content in clear verticals to consumers around the world. Focussed on growth, and with a track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining world class talent, the business upholds a culture of humility, ownership, ambition and collaboration. The role will see you playing a key role at a strategic level, focussed on commercial goals. Based out of the Manchester office, working 2 days in the office and 3 from home per week, you will enjoy a significant list of excellent benefits. The company is looking to move quickly, please apply with your CV asap.  

Head of Marketing Operations Publishing (Technology) Manchester / Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Media City Up to £75k The Head of Marketing Operations - Publishing, is responsible for marketing technology and operations for the agency's publishing brands. The role is to build and leverage MarTech capabilities to enhance marketing efforts, streamline operations, and drive commercial success. This Digital Marketing agency work across a range of brands and with a number of sectors.    RESPONSIBILITIES   Marketing Technology & Operations Management: -        Identifying, evaluating, and selecting appropriate marketing technologies and tools to support various aspects of marketing operations. This includes CRM, marketing automation, data and analytics, content management, etc. -        Overseeing the implementation and integration of these technologies into new and existing systems and processes. Data Management: -        Collection and Storage: Ensuring that data collection practices are compliant with relevant regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. This includes obtaining appropriate consent from individuals before collecting their data and securely storing data. You will be the owner of the data stack (tag management, CMP, CDP, data warehouse etc) -        Data Quality Assurance: Maintaining the quality and accuracy of marketing data by regularly auditing and cleansing databases. This involves removing duplicate or outdated records, correcting inaccuracies, and ensuring data integrity. -        Security: Work with CIO team to ensure robust security measures to protect marketing data from unauthorised access and data breaches. -        Governance: Establishing policies and procedures for managing marketing data effectively, including defining roles and responsibilities, data usage guidelines, and compliance protocols. -        Compliance Monitoring: Continuously monitoring marketing activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.   Digital Analytics, Performance Analysis & Optimisation: -        Data Analysis and Reporting: Analysing data across all sources (web, apps, social media, owned channels, advertising platforms etc). -        Reports and dashboards to present key performance metrics, trends, and insights to stakeholders, as well as opportunities for optimisation. -        Performance Tracking and Monitoring: Monitoring the performance of digital marketing channels and campaigns in real-time. Setting up alerts and notifications to proactively address issues and opportunities. -        CRO: Identifying opportunities to improve conversion rates at various stages of the customer journey. Conducting A/B tests, multivariate tests, and other experiments to optimise the user experience and increase conversion across lead generation inititives and monetisation models. -        Attribution Modeling: Implementing attribution models to accurately attribute conversions and revenue to the appropriate marketing channels and touchpoints. -        Technical Implementation and Tag Management: Implementing tracking codes, tags, and pixels to collect data from digital marketing channels and platforms. Managing tag management systems (TMS) to streamline the deployment of tracking and analytics scripts. Campaign Development & Execution: -        Collaborate with vertical teams to develop and execute marketing campaigns across various channels. -        Implement lead generation, scoring and nurturing campaigns to engage and convert users to the agency's partners -        Implement personalisation and segment strategies across channels by building and leveraging user data   Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:  -        Hire and lead a team of technology and operations specialists, across SEO, marketing automation, analytics and CRO. -        Manage agency and freelancer relationships across paid media, SEO, web/app development, data engineering & science. -        Stakeholder management for Head of Vertical/Brands   REQUIREMENTS   -        Minimum university educated (to Bachelors level) in marketing, computer science or similar experience -        Minimum 5 years of marketing experience, preferably with agency or media experience -        Strategic thinker, while capable of hands-on implementation with attention to detail -        Highly commercial, with a deep understanding of growth metrics and KPIs, and strong instincts for where the greatest gains, at the fastest speed, may be made -        Budget management experience with strong analytical skills, financial skills and P&L understanding -        Highly organised with keen prioritisation skills to effectively manage and develop the agency's roadmap -        Strong negotiation skills and experience with vendor management -        Resilient and able to respond under pressure -        Entrepreneurial and able to multi-task and prioritise -        Able to work autonomously & provide independent opinions For this role the candidate will need to have experience working in and leading within a digital publishing or content media division of an agency / business.

Senior SEO Executive £30,000 – £35,000 Full Time Altrincham (WA15, Hybrid) Are you looking to continue growing your career as an SEO specialist? Do you love getting into the nitty gritty of analysing and helping to improve on-page and off-page SEO? This Senior SEO Executive role will give you the chance to join a leading professional services marketing department, to take charge of their SEO strategy. The Job... As part of a wider team and reporting in to the Digital Marketing Manager (with extra ad-hoc support coming your way from a Senior Digital Marketing Executive too), you'll be central to supporting and developing an array of search engine optimisation activities for a rapidly growing, forward-thinking, professional services firm. You'll be responsible for: - Assisting the Digital Marketing Manager in the operation, implementation and optimisation of the SEO strategy, including on-page and off-page optimisation. - Implementing website changes including content, internal linking, and other search factors to help improve organic search site performance and branding. - Ongoing keyword research and blog writing, ensuring the blog schedule is up-to-date. - Reporting on SEO performance, traffic trends, keyword rankings, and site health. - Providing in-depth knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Search Console and Google Tag Manager. - Supporting with website changes including content, linking, and an array of other factors to improve organic search performance. - Assisting with digital PR campaigns, focusing on identifying targets, performing outreach, and acquiring links. - Outreaching to editors and high authority, relevant, websites for backlink opportunities. - Conducting technical audits and working closely with their developer to improve technical SEO. About You... The Senior SEO Executive will need to have 2-3 years experience within an SEO focused role. In addition to great interpersonal and organisational skills, you'll also be able to prioritise your work and meet deadlines. Here's some of the key experience you'll need to demonstrate: - Recent experience of SEO implementation including link building, keyword research, content writing, internal linking and technical SEO. - Excellent written skills including blog and SEO focused website copy. - A great knowledge of SEO tools such as SEMRush, AHREFS, Screaming Frog etc, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console. - Knowledge of, and experience in, enhancing organic and paid performance on social media, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram, would certainly make you stand out. - You'll come from either a professional services in-house marketing environment or from a marketing agency with some experience of working with professional service clients. The Company... This SEO Executive role is an in-house position for a professional services firm. That said, you'll be working across multiple brands so the work certainly has an agency vibe. This also isn't your typical 'stuffy' professional services firm; it's a forward thinking company with a vibrant culture. In addition to an attractive salary of £30k - £35k DOE, the company also adopts a hybrid working model, typically 3 days in the modern Altrincham office and 2 days from home, each week. There are flexible start times too, with standard hours being 9am-5.30pm, however if better for your lifestyle you can flex any intervals up to an hour either side of this. You'll also get 25 days holiday, plus your birthday, plus bank holidays off. There are plenty of additional benefits too, including a work from home contribution of up to £250, £20 per month gym contribution, 2 pension schemes, death in service benefit, and a discretionary bonus scheme. Whilst you'll be expected to hit the ground running, you'll also benefit from a supportive and experienced team around you with plenty of learning opportunities to further your SEO career development.   Want To Apply? We're interviewing and shortlisting for this role right now, and expecting to get suitable candidates in for interview quickly. If you're interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV today.

  Market and Program Analyst £48,000 - £50,000 Manchester(Hybrid) M50 2ST Hybrid working, 25 days holiday with purchase options & carry over, Private Medical, Health cash plan, Rewards & Discount portal, EAP, Income protection, Life Assurance, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity, excellent track record of personal development. Opportunity to join a large and growing, progressive, Digital Marketing agency, part of a global network; exciting sector with global clients; Market and Program Analyst vacancy to join established Insights team. This role is to support market data usage across the organisation, audits programs, and research operational processes.  It will as well support primary research projects. Responsibilities Reporting to the Insights program and communication manager, the analyst is responsible for: • Data and syndicated information: • Supports the customer insights team access to datasets required as part of programs or strategic projects. • Monitor existing or new external data about the industry or consumers including a Social Media listening tool. • Support access and valuable usage, awareness and knowledge of such tools within the team and across the org. • Manage operations related to the Social and media listening tool (access, alerts, dashboard, monitoring). • Programs: - Support programs operations: this includes cleaning and performing QA on datasets; manipulation and support with data analysis, formatting and presentation. And to support running datasets through clustering and analysis tools as per specs provided. • Audits: - Perform competitive audits. • Processes: - Execute or monitor processes supporting research among player bases: survey invites, bonuses issuance, automated processes. • Primary: - Help with QA, questionnaire programming and other related tasks. Qualifications and skills • 2 years of experience in marketing or commercial research, competitive intelligence or related field. • Ability to acquire knowledge and working understanding of various sources information and their content: qualitative and quantitative; consumer and desk research; business, economic, financial, customer info • Inquisitive and proactive mind • Strong attention to details • Ability to perform basic but efficient data analysis and manipulation • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fact pace environment • Ability to prioritise, focus and execute • High skill with collaborative and cross team capacity /excellent interpersonal skills • Comfort with working environment where teams are operating in various locations and time zones • Comfort with changes in organisations • Excellent written and verbal English The company The Market and Program Analyst will be joining a dynamic and steadily growing Digital Marketing Agency, based out of Manchester, and operating as part of a wider network, with partner agencies in multiple countries around the world. Focussed on growth, and with a track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining world class talent, the agency upholds a culture of humility, ownership, ambition and collaboration. Based out of the Manchester office, working 2 days in the office and 3 from home per week, you will enjoy a significant list of excellent benefits. The company is looking to move quickly, please apply with your CV asap.          

Head of Retention & Loyalty £85,000 – £95,000 Full Time Manchester (Hybrid M50) Are you a self-motivated retention and loyalty leader, with strong marketing, analytical and communication skills? In this role you'll be leading the strategy and implementation of retention programs including loyalty and rewards designed to increase engagement and profitability across your customer base, along with using your people management skills, to effectively manage best practice. You'll thrive on being the leader of all things customer retention across the business and be comfortable influencing others through effective communication and subject matter expertise. The Job... You’ll be leading the Retention & Loyalty function across multiple brands within the entertainment sector. You'll also have line management responsibility for several manager level colleagues. As a leader you'll love to fuel, challenge, and support your team with an approach based around constant innovation.   It’s a full-time role, with flexible hours. You'll be in the modern Salford Quays office 2 days a week, with the rest of your work conducted remotely. You'll be responsible for: - Establishing KPIs and partnering with analytics to set up processes and dashboards to measure performance of all programs. - Creating strategies and defining high-level goals to achieve annual incremental sales, reducing customer churn, and maximising LTVs. - Providing input into the CRM operating budget and overseeing the effective distribution and usage of marketing spend. - Providing direction, alignment and efficiency to retention programs. - Constantly identifying and driving process improvements with our clients, partners, and agency teams. - Forging a strong partnership with the brand marketing team to ensure the brand strategy is effectively translated and executed. - Being a subject matter expert on how to increase customer engagement and implement rewards and loyalty programs, whilst creating best practices around lifecycle management, segmentation and targeting strategies, and building and maintaining the pipeline of CRM innovation opportunities. - Partnering with the product and engineering teams to build and deploy world class loyalty programs and best in class customer experience for different brands and regions. - Identifying needs and leading product recommendations to develop a global CRM technology strategy to maximize LTVs and optimise retention KPI's. - Working closely with operations and IT to ensure proper governance and controls are in place for new initiatives. - Managing and creating best practices for test and learn capabilities for campaign improvement across channels, leveraging both A/B and multivariate testing, and providing consulting on design of experiments. - Augmenting customer behaviour knowledge by generating insights that are available & actionable for the marketing and product teams. - Regular 1-2-1's with your team to ensure best practices are being upheld. About You... As the Head of Retention & Loyalty you’ll be unafraid to throw yourself into new projects that will stretch your skills, you'll have worked in a loyalty/retention role in a marketing function, have proposition development experience and be very comfortable with data analysis. You'll thrive in this role if you have a collaborative approach, are a strong leader (both managing up and down) and are inspired to deliver a best-in-class experience for your customers. Here's some of the key experience you'll need to demonstrate: - 7+ years experience managing retention programs, with demonstrable experience on customer engagement and loyalty programs (including design, implementation, and day-to-day management). - 5+ years experience owning and driving retention performance, including building a learning culture and managing marketing experimentation (AB/Multivariate testing). - 5+ years experience in a leadership/management role, with demonstrable ability to lead and influence cross-functional internal and external teams and agency partners. - 3+ years experience in establishing partnerships and building relationships with product and engineering teams. - Solid organisational and project management skills, including strong follow through skills and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects, deadlines and work streams. - Analytical thinker with ability to interpret results and site metrics to drive change. - Resourceful and results-oriented self-starter, with an ability to thrive in an authentic, feedback-driven culture and ”roll-up-your-sleeves” environment. - Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills. - Experience in leading, coaching, and mobilising retention and loyalty CRM teams. The Company... This is a digital marketing business enjoying hyper-growth at the moment. They are experts within the entertainment sector, and for an analytical and strategically-minded Retention and Loyalty leader, with excellent people management experience, this represents a great opportunity to think outside of the box and get involved in the types of retention and loyalty campaigns you won't be able to, elsewhere.  They also have a track record of promoting from within, so as more brands come online, more opportunities for promotion prospects will naturally appear. In addition to an attractive salary of £80k - £85k DOE, some additional benefits include; - Private health cover - Death in service benefit - Pension - Various discounted products and services   Apply Now! We're interviewing and shortlisting for this role right now, and expecting to get suitable candidates in for interview quickly. If you're interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV today.

  Security Architect Madrid Permanent €65,000 - €75,000 depending on experience   The Background We are partnered with a world class IT services provider based in Spain but with a global presence. They are looking for an experienced Security Architect to join them and help define future architecture models to support the businesses growing ambitions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where you will be the go to person for other teams to support implementing new security processes. The client offers a benefits package that includes health insurance, professional development budget, free English and Spanish lessons and corporate pension contribution amongst other things.   You… In order to be a successful Security Architect you will have… Previous experience in a similar role with hands on Security Architecture design experience Security experience across a wide range of different domains and a deep knowledge of IS solutions and controls (predominantly for on prem but also some cloud) Strong understanding of DevOps practices as well as experience in both Linux and Windows environments Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills The role As a Security Architect you will take ownership of the enterprise security architecture design process to support the delivery of security controls across existing and new systems being introduced across the organisation. This will include working with different teams such as Information Security, Architecture and CIO leadership to ensure new projects provide solutions that align with business objectives and that long term operational and maintenance needs are considered. Off the back of this you will produce high level designs and ensure that architecture security and systems architecture is in line with best practices and business security requirements. As the subject matter expert in IT Security solutions you will maintain strong working relationships with different departments and proactively run workshops to increase synergy and promote knowledge sharing for security solutions.   If you are interested to find out more please apply for the role with an up to date copy of your CV. If you have any questions that you would like to discuss first, please call Adam on +44 7425 559 243.

Web Developer (Back End) Manchester / Hybrid working (3 days a week in office) Up to £50k  The Web Developer would be joining a digital, creative and marketing agency who specialise in creating outstanding ecommerce solutions for a range of international brands and clients. Working across a mixture of clients and projects, the agency are looking for an experienced Web Developer with strong background with PHP and Laravel.  Working closely with the Front End Development and Creative / Design teams, the Web Developer would need to be well versed in picking up projects connecting the front end to the back end and manage that process to completion.  From websites, through to apps, this small but collaborative and highly efficient team covers it all on a range of notable and enviable brands.  Requirements:  - Solid understanding and experience in PHP - Fluent with Laravel  - Knowledge of WordPress or React is a bonus - Able to run projects from start to finish - Adaptable to methodologies depending on what the clients requirements are Package: - Salary up to £50k depending on experience - Flexible working, 3 days a week onsite - Range of international, enviable clients and brands If this sounds like an ideal role the apply with an up to date CV and ideally links to projects / examples of projects worked on within PHP and Laravel. 

Freelance Creative Producer Manchester  Hybrid  Are you a skilled freelance producer with a flair for creating immersive experiences and activating brands in innovative ways? My client is looking for a producer to take charge of exciting projects that push the boundaries of event production. Key Responsibilities: -Conceptualise, plan, and execute experiential activations and events that captivate audiences and elevate brand presence. -Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution of projects from conception to completion. -Manage budgets, timelines, and logistics with precision to deliver exceptional results on time and within scope. Requirements: -Proven experience as a freelance producer specialising in events, experiential marketing, and brand activations. -Strong creative vision and the ability to translate concepts into actionable plans. -Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills. -Flexibility to adapt to fast-paced environments and tight deadlines. -Passion for innovation and a keen eye for emerging trends in the experiential marketing landscape. -If you have had experience in retail activations, you will also be considered. You will also be required to go onsite for this role and is looking to start Monday 11th March. Apply now with your CV and portfolio showcasing your expertise in event, experiential, and activation production.

Projects Director / Client Services - Maternity cover 55-60k Manchester  M4   Maternity cover role / Flexible working; options for how this could work, fixed term contract, freelance, part time /  Creative offices in Ancoats; Creative / Branding Agency Working closely with the agencies partners, the Projects Director will be responsible for: - Handling day-to-day client liaison across all creative projects and develop client relationships to increase existing business – you’ll command the respect of a senior client and be able to put an arm around a nervous junior. - Managing projects and workflow through the business, including: scheduling work with the creative team, booking freelancers and managing external suppliers. Experience of managing projects involving production in a wide range of mediums is important eg film, print, digital. - Quoting, budget management and forecasting across all clients and projects. - Building a traffic and account management team to deal with additional workload as the business grows. - Getting involved in aspects of the agency's business development activity and pitching, working alongside the partners. Experience in tendering would also be advantageous. - Developing the agencies service offer in an entrepreneurial and innovative way. - Working with the two partners on the overall direction and management of the business.   The Projects Director will typically come from an accounts / client services background, perhaps as Senior Account Director with experience of full project management life cycle. The ideal candidate would come with the most if not all of the following: - Organised with great attention to detail, capable of instilling processes in the business. - Personable and fun to work with – both for clients and our people. - Able to motivate the team around you. - Capable of juggling multiple projects and remaining calm under pressure. - A doer. They're a small business where everyone has to muck in. They are looking for someone who can operate at a senior level but who is also willing to get their hands dirty and support others within the business as required. - Experienced – you’ll be someone who can come in and make an immediate impact in the business. - Passionate about upholding the agencies high standards of strategy and creativity. - Entrepreneurial – you’ll spot opportunities for the agency and their clients, then make them happen. - Likely to have worked within a top brand, design, advertising or innovation agency. The Projects Director will be joining a growing agency who are looking for someone to play a key role in the development of the business. They're building a company that partners with leaders to build brands that take powerful positions in the world. You’ll work closely alongside the two Partners as they develop positions strategically and creatively, but the crux of your role will be to lead and manage the explosion of the agencies client’s brands across branding, culture, customer experience and marketing communications. You’ll be comfortable with leading projects spanning a range of creative disciplines, with the capability to put together and manage teams to deliver them. - Flexible working - Creative offices based in Ancoats - Profit sharing and equity options (to be discussed) - Other benefits can be discussed / negotiated for the individual, flexible with package   This is a Maternity cover role, between 9 and 12 months, but the agency are open to discussing how best to work this. If a part time situation works better for you or perhaps freelance, likewise a fixed terms full time contract. The right person is more important to them then how the process works.  If this sounds like it could be of interest then apply with an up to date CV.

Creative Copywriter Cheadle, Manchester  £30k The Creative Copywriter will be joining a well established non-profit charity that are driven to help with global issues such as poverty, social injustice and natural disasters. Working within the Design and Creative team, the Creative Copywriter will be responsible for creating engaging copy across a variety of mediums and channels from social media campaigns, to fundraising events and report writing.  The Creative Copywriters would need to understand tone of voice and reference to the subject matter, whether that be cultural references or audience engagement to produce thought provoking and enticing copy across online and offline content.  Working closely with the Designer Designer, the Creative Copywriter will:  - Produce copy and content across a range of platforms and mediums  - Work within the charity's brand guidelines to ensure continuity  - Take stakeholder feedback and amend accordingly if appropriate  - Translate stakeholder briefs into creatively written solutions  - Work with the creative team to help deliver projects on time and on brand  - Have the ability to manage own projects and workflows  - Pitch ideas to the team and stakeholders  - Write across both long form and short form copy, brief dependant   Desirable skills:  - Degree in writing, English or Journalism   - Perfect written and spoken English, Additional languages such as Arabic or Urdu would be beneficial  - 3+ years in similar role  - Mastery of MS Office Suite If this sounds like and ideal role then don't hesitate to apply. The role will be based in the Charity's office in Cheadle for 5 days a week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.

Surface Pattern Designer Speke / Liverpool Up to £37k   The Surface Pattern Designer will be joining an established and creative brand who’ve revolutionised their products and market over the past couple of years. Based in their creative offices in Speke, South Liverpool 5 days a week, the Surface Pattern Designer will have the chance to work across an incredibly diverse spectrum of products, from textiles to hard decorative products, gifting , paper and garden. This role would suit a creative designer overflowing with ideas and keen to work in a fast paced department, a quick turnaround is key but it’s a collaborative and highly creative team. The Surface Pattern Designer will have a strong commercial eye and natural flair for colour. It is essential that they demonstrate strong illustrating skills and that they are a skilled pattern designer. Understand Homeware trends, Can work at pace, works well in a team environment and are able to confidently communicate & share ideas.   Skills and Experience required: - Excellent working knowledge of Adobe illustrator & Photoshop are essential - Have a highly diverse & creative portfolio showcasing multiple styles - Confidence in communicating your ideas - 4 + years experience working as a designer within similar sector - Passionate about creative and design   If this sounds like an ideal role for you then don’t hesitate to apply with an up to date CV and portfolio of work.      

Applications Engineer Madrid (Hybrid 2 days a week in the office) Permanent €40,000 - €52,000 p/a The Background We are partnered with a world class IT services provider based in Spain but with a global presence. Due to growth within the business they are looking for an Applications Engineer with exceptional troubleshooting skills to join the team. The day-to-day focus on the role is to work with stakeholders and team members to define application requirements, identify solutions then implement, test, document and support the end solution. This is an exciting opportunity that will include a broad range of tasks such as integration, automation and enhancing the current environment. Please note that the role will be part of the teams on call rota which will require the successful candidate to be on call approximately one week every two months.   You… In order to be a successful Applications Engineer you will have… Previous experience the following areas and a real interest in the technologies and how they work: PowerShell VMWare Microsoft Exchange Storage including SAN Patching   The role As an Applications Engineer you will become the subject matter expert for supported applications in both technical and operational areas. You will work on projects to gather business requirements before evaluating feasibility, providing estimates and design solutions then preparing detailed specifications. There will be a high level of collaboration with both internal and external providers and vendors to deliver end to end solutions that meet the technical requirements. As processes are implemented you will create the documentation, procedures and reproducible test cases to help with troubleshooting, testing and validation. In this role you will work as part of the team towards improving platform stability, security, deployments and upgrades, patch management and software deployment whilst making sure everything is rolled out following ITIL process and procedures #LI-AL1 If you are interested to find out more please apply for the role with an up to date copy of your CV. If you have any questions that you would like to discuss first, please call Adam on +44 7425 559 243. #Adam

Digital Product Owner £50k - £60k Fully Remote (UK - Northwest Based)   Established Digital Agency / Fully Remote /  national clients / supportive culture / UX & UI focussed / omni-channel web / Team socials and regular meet ups   The Digital Product Owner will be part of an established team who build innovative websites, digital products and applications for enterprise clients, creative customer-centric online experiences.  The projects range from the development of best-in-class websites, to the development of bespoke inventory management systems and customer portals. Working across UX and Design through to strategy, development, engineering and CRO.    The Digital Product Owner will: - Take responsibility for ideation, strategy and success of client products and able to imagine what "best in class" would look like - Be in the vital role of advising and interfacing with clients to understand their objectives and work with them to deliver a project that meets their needs. - Be involved from the earliest engagements, you will assist with scoping and planning to agree features and UI that will ensure a delightful user experience, culminating in a scope of work with detailed cost and time estimates. - You will continue to be involved in liaising with the client to ensure smooth delivery, manage changes in requirements and plan future road maps.   You will need to have: - An understanding of the commercial objectives of digital projects. - The ability to facilitate conversations to enhance products and finding solutions that both optimise user experience and organisational ROI. - Ability to estimate the cost of digital project, including design, development, devops and maintenance. - Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate the commercial and delivery timescale implications of design choices. - An understanding of modern software development standards, methodologies and best practices, including CI/CD, micro services, automated testing, W3C and PageSpeed. - Experience in delivery of both Agile and fixed cost projects - Ability to facilitate User Research.   This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and thought provoking digital agency at the forefront of digital solutions for enterprise businesses. They are fully remote, with staff members spread across the UK, giving you the choice of working from where ever makes you happiest! They do engage regularly in person with meeting spaces allowing for face to face interactivity as a team as well as big team socials a couple of times a year.    With a salary of up to £60k for the right person, this is a unique and no doubt popular opportunity, so don’t hesitate to apply with an up to date CV if you feel it could be the right position for you.  

Affiliate Operations Senior Manager £70-80k Manchester(Hybrid) M50 2ST Hybrid working, 25 days holiday with purchase options & carry over, Private Medical, Health cash plan, Rewards & Discount portal, EAP, Income protection, Life Assurance, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity, excellent track record of personal development. Opportunity to join a large and growing, progressive, global Digital Marketing agency, exciting sector with global clients; Affiliate Operations Senior Manager, strategic level role. The Affiliate Operations Senior Manager is responsible for the successful operational management of an established affiliate program, in line with its clients’ service level requirements, as well as its acquisition and commercial priorities and targets. Reporting directly to the Director of Affiliate & Partnership Marketing, they will need to ensure that the affiliate management team is able to fulfil its functions through an affiliate platform that supports accuracy, reliability and alignment with the overarching business and marketing strategies. This will be done through a combination of effective planning, communication, reporting and operational management.  RESPONSIBILITIES - Ensure the integrity of the affiliate program at all times, including the accuracy of data, financial commitments to affiliate partners, and reputation management of clients - Formulate key operations strategies for the affiliate program based on market understanding, business needs and competitor learnings - Ensure affiliate payments processes, and related reporting requirements, are executed accurately and on time - Ensure affiliate deals and campaigns are accurately configured for tracking and financial accuracy - Manage all bulk affiliate communications (e.g. newsletters), as well as associated calendars for said communications - Manage relationships with key technical partners, ensuring optimal operating efficiency and efficacy at all times - Work with cross-functional teams (e.g. Business Intelligence) to ensure that the team’s reporting requirements are met - Take ownership of planned affiliate program migration/unification projects - Manage the portfolio of user-facing affiliate program websites and microsites, ensuring accessibility and functionality is optimal - Collaborate with the affiliate management, media, brand marketing and research teams to identify problems and opportunities, using these insights to shape the overall strategy and direction - Construct and/or collate executive-level reports and presentations that communicate overall results and convey actionable, analytical findings and insights - Represent the affiliate program in senior management meetings  - Encourage team members’ professional development - Conduct employee performance reviews and manage team calendar KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE This role requires a high level of experience in affiliate and/or performance marketing, as well as tangible project management ability.  The successful applicant will ideally have the following: - experience in operational management of marketing/tracking platforms - Project management experience would be considered extremely beneficial - Self-sufficient approach to working – guidance and management will be provided, but autonomy and decisiveness is expected - In-depth knowledge and understanding of affiliate and/or performance marketing business metrics and KPIs - Outstanding communication, leadership and analytical skills - Strong business development, presentation and negotiation skills - Practical experience leading a team of multiple staff members (mix of office-based and remote) - Ability to organise, track and prioritise multiple projects  - Ability to analyse, interpret and present data and results in engaging, meaningful and productive ways - Ability to organise, prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously - Solid experience and knowledge of affiliate/online tracking (cookies, HTML tags, postbacks, dynamic parameters, etc.) is essential - Strong working knowledge of the MS Office suite of applications is essential - Travel may be required to attend conferences or meetings approximately 2-3 weeks per year THE COMPANY With over 170 employees across multiple countries, the Affiliate Manager will be joining a dynamic and steadily growing Digital Marketing Agency. Focussed on growth, and with a track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining world class talent, the agency upholds a culture of humility, ownership, ambition and collaboration. The role will see you playing a key role at a strategy level, as part of a team of affiliate specialists, supported by the wider group's resource and external support. Based out of the Manchester hub, working 2 days in the office and 3 from home per week, you will enjoy a significant list of excellent benefits. The company is looking to move quickly, please apply with your CV asap.

Freelance Content Editor Manchester Hybrid I am seeking a Content Editor to assist a clients Content Team in the creation and dissemination of digital marketing and communication materials. The goal is to elevate the international standing of a prestigious university and draw students from around the world to become part of our academic community. Your role will be pivotal in conveying the breadth, influence, and uniqueness of the clients endeavours spanning research, education, and social responsibility. Primary Roles, Responsibilities, and Tasks: - Offering support for website content editing using the T4 CMS platform. -Construct, populate, and implement updates to web pages, ensuring their relevance and accuracy. -Craft captivating and imaginative editorial content for various media, both online and offline, encompassing webpages, case studies, posters, and more. -Provide support for the creation of materials, including webpages, publications, and presentations. This entails gathering content, editing, proofreading, and collaborating with content contributors and designers. -Guarantee that all written content aligns with the university's established style and tone of voice guidelines. -Assist with the day-to-day operational administration, encompassing the coordination of meetings, the recording of minutes, and the efficient handling of a diverse array of inquiries and requests, through in-person interaction, phone, Zoom, Teams, or email correspondence. -Maintain a comprehensive view of project progress, meticulously recording pending tasks, and diligently following up to ensure their completion. -Consistently adhere to the university's policies and procedures, particularly those related to equal opportunities, health and safety, and other relevant guidelines pertinent to the role. Required Qualifications and Skills: -Competent IT skills, particularly in web content management systems, preferably T4. - Proven experience in writing and editing marketing materials, both in print and online, with exceptional copywriting and proofreading abilities. -Proficiency in managing content on complex websites, including knowledge of information architecture and user experience. -A demonstrated track record in editorial work and and adherence tone of voice guidelines. This position is looking to start 5th February for a month. If you are interested and available, please apply with an up to date CV & relevant examples.

Head of Marketing £75k - £80k Full Time Manchester (M50 Hybrid) Working with exciting brands across the entertainment sector, you'll be supporting the development of the overall marketing strategy, with a view to driving growth for your brand through excellent marketing execution. If you have a strong, hands-on, performance marketing background, with a real appreciation of how all areas of marketing interlink for a successful multi-channel approach, this role will offer you the perfect blend between marketing strategy, multi-channel marketing deliverability, campaign analysis, and cross-department relationship building and stakeholder management. All within an exciting growth sector that rewards creativity and a strong customer experience. The Job... Reporting into the Marketing Director, you'll be working closely with the Producer and Commercial Manager on the brand to bring your marketing strategies to life. Supported by a squad of specialists across disciplines including social media & content, CRM, VIP marketing, conversion optimisation, SEO and more, it'll be on you to develop the overall marketing strategy and driving growth and marketing performance. You'll be responsible for: - Partnering closely with shared services such as acquisition, to execute across their paid, earned and owned channels. - Leading the development and execution of an integrated marketing plan to deliver against commercial priorities. - Continually optimising performance across the marketing mix and delivering insights and opportunities to the commercial lead and working closely with the commercial team to define priorities and assist with specific go-to-market activities. - Creating and controlling the brand’s marketing budget with effective and accurate forecasting and spend. - Evaluating marketing activities to track the effectiveness of each investment. - Monitoring KPIs, verifying against market trends, and suggesting pivots to strategies when needed. - Ensuring a high quality and a 360-approach in execution of marketing plans and communicating the brand’s vision and mission across all channels.  - Aligning with agencies when needed (PR, Advertising, Creative, Media). - Modelling behaviours, regularly leveraging marketing insights data to inform marketing planning and optimisation opportunities. - Partnering with Marketing Operations to ensure all marketing execution is properly set up in systems and tools for tracking / reporting. - Leading the brand stewardship, ensuring legal compliance and adhering to brand standards in all executions. About You... You'll be a high performing all-round marketer, with particular success across performance marketing. You'll be at home in a fast-paced environment, spinning plenty of plates at the same time.   Here's some of the key experience you'll need to demonstrate: - 3-5 years of marketing experience in a similar "Head of" role. - Minimum 1-2 years experience in brand management. - Comfortable with high-level, strategic thinking, and hands-on implementation, with close attention to detail. - Experienced within a highly commercial environment, with a deep understanding of growth metrics and KPIs, and strong instincts for where the greatest gains, at the fastest speed, can be made. - Budget management experience with strong analytical skills, financial skills and P&L understanding. - Capability to analyse data, drawing conclusions to provide key insights and action plans. - Highly organised with keen prioritisation skills to effectively manage marketing activity roadmaps. - Strong negotiation skills and experience with vendor management. - Experience in both traditional and digital advertising. - A keen understanding of social media and community management. - Excellent relationship building and influencing skills. The Company... This is a digital marketing business enjoying hyper-growth at the moment. They are experts within the entertainment arenas. The Head of Marketing position is a key role within the business, and you'll have the chance to work within teams and on the types of brand projects you won't be able to anywhere else. They also have a track record of promoting from within, so as more brands come online, more opportunities for promotion prospects will naturally appear. In addition to an attractive salary of £75k-£80k DOE, the company also provides flexible hybrid/remote working, along with exciting future prospects. Some additional benefits include; - Private health cover - Death in service benefit - Pension - Various discounted products and services Want To Apply? We're interviewing and shortlisting for this role right now, and expecting to get suitable candidates in for interview quickly. If you're interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV today.

Business Development / Account Manager £45k - £50k base with 5% commission on new business brought in Pudsey / 5 days in the office   The Business Development / Account Manager will be joining a small but successful and highly collaborative Brand Development and Packaging Design Agency based in Pudsey.  Working across a range of FMCG brands including some international clients, the Business Development / Account Manager will be responsible for not only the development of current and existing clients but helping to attract new business to the agency, driving their offering and forging lasting relationships that can help the agency continue to grow. The Business Development / Account Manager will: Develop and implement effective business development strategies to attract new clients to the agency in line with the business goals Identify and pursue new business opportunities and revenue streams Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within existing clients as well as developing new ones Be proactive in new business development  Be highly personable with an ability to develop key relationships that foster long lasting business partnerships Have the ability to help interpret a clients needs and offer suggestions of how to better achieve a solution Up sell the agencies offerings and have a thorough understanding of the abilities, skill sets and capabilities of the internal team   This role will be based on site in the office 5 days a week, this allows the collaborative efforts of the team to really shine through and helps to foster the culture the agency has worked hard to build over the years. This role could also suit someone looking to go part time, a few days a week for a pro rata'd salay. If you feel this sounds like an ideal role for you then apply with an up to date and relevant CV.   

UX / UI Designer Halifax (Hybrid 2-3 days in office)  $110,000 CAD Our client a growing global digital marketing agency are building a team of creative professionals in Halifax and seeking a UX/UI designer to become part of their expanding team. They are looking for a user experience (UX) designer able to understand our business requirements and any technical limitations, as well as be responsible for conceiving and conducting user research, interviews and surveys, and translating them into sitemaps, user flows, customer journey maps, wireframes, mock ups and prototypes. The UX/UI designer will also be expected to design the overall functionality of the product, and in order to ensure a great user experience, iterate upon it in accordance with user testing. Responsibilities   - Translate concepts into user flows, wireframes, mockups and prototypes that lead to intuitive user experiences.  - Facilitate the client’s product vision by researching, conceiving, sketching, prototyping and user testing experiences for digital products.  - Design and deliver wireframes, user stories, user journeys, and mock ups optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces.  - Identify design problems and devise elegant solutions.  - Make strategic design and user experience decisions related to core, and new, functions and features.  - Take a user-centered design approach and rapidly test and iterate your designs.  - Place a particular emphasis on conversion based design and strategic application of messaging throughout the customer journey  - Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.  - Ask smart questions, take risks and champion new ideas.   Qualifications   - 3 or more years of UX design experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience designing complex solutions for complete digital environments.  - Expertise in standard UX software such as Sketch, OmniGraffle, Axure, InVision, UXPin, Balsamiq, Framer, and the like is a must. Basic HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript skills are a plus.  - Ability to work with clients to understand detailed requirements and design complete user experiences that meet client needs and vision.   - Extensive experience in using UX design best practices to design solutions, and a deep understanding of mobile first and responsive design.   - A solid grasp of user-centered design (UCD), planning and conducting user research, user testing, A/B testing, rapid prototyping, heuristic analysis, usability and accessibility concerns.  - Ability to iterate designs and solutions efficiently and intelligently.  - Ability to clearly and effectively communicate design processes, ideas, and solutions to teams and clients.  - A clear understanding of the importance of user-centered design and design thinking.  - Ability to work effectively in a team setting including synthesizing abstract ideas into concrete design implications.  - Be excited about collaborating and communicating closely with teams and other stakeholders via a distributed model, to regularly deliver design solutions for approval.  - Be passionate about resolving user pain points through great design.  - Be open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism.  - Be passionate about all things UX and other areas of design and innovation. Research and showcase knowledge in the industry’s latest trends and technologies.   The company offers a competitive annual salary, employer paid premiums for Health and Dental benefits, RRSP contributions and much more! If this sounds like an ideal role for you then apply with an up to date CV and portfolio of work.    knowledge in the industry’s latest trends and technologies.

Creative Manager Halifax, Nova Scotia $110,000 per annum   The Creative Manager is multi-faceted, creative professional with a background in copy or design with a strong aptitude for communications and creative strategy. You will lead and mentor team of designers and copywriters based in Montreal. Your mission is ensuring the delivery of high-quality assets that are consistently on brand and keep conversion front of mind. The passion for your craft should be infectious; you possess a strong business acumen to make strategic decisions about creative direction and continued application of best practices. You’ll take a hands-on approach, helping your team make break through creative ads that resonate with target consumers and should be excited to get your hands dirty from time to time taking on projects of your own. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with world class marketing professionals while serving a variety of clients.     Responsibilities: Travel: 1 week per month (or equivalent)  to our client offices in Montreal. Ensure that your team is on track, asks the right questions and has the information needed to deliver their assigned projects with a high standard of quality, on time. Lead and grow a team of Designers and Copywriters through constructive feedback and working sessions both remotely and on site at our Montreal office. Collaborate with the traffic team to ensure the timely delivery of studio tasks. Provide feedback and approvals on projects assigned to external resources. Be hands-on and contribute to the creative process as needed. Strategically analyze all briefs – ensure that the internal team and our vendors deliver concepts, designs and copy that meet the communication objectives of the client. Place a particular emphasis on conversion led design and copy created with efficiency and velocity. Initiate/ lead/ actively partake in conversations surrounding the needs of the client. Act as a custodian for the clients’ brands.       Requirements: 5+ years working in an agency, in-house studio or similar role / environment with a background in Copywriting or Design. Proven experience in successfully managing a creative team. A proven track record of developing talent. Strong skills in design and / or copywriting with the ability to evaluate and provide feedback for both. If coming from a design background knowledge of Adobe creative Suite with an emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator and XD. Must poses a strong sense of urgency, commitment to quality and the ability to consistently think at a strategic level to maximize client success. University/College diploma/ degree in a related field. Excellent English communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate ideas, concepts and challenges. Positive, high energy, and motivated to learn and transfer knowledge. Ability to excel in a fast-paced team environment. Have an in-depth understanding of the current competitive marketplace, creative industry trends and the capacity for using this knowledge to champion strong creative solutions. Possess maximum attention to detail and have the ability to succeed in a fast-paced creative environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing agency, the role will be based in Halifax, whilst this is a new location for the agency, the role will be predominantly remote to begin with but will then expect 2/3 days a week in the office in Halifax. With monthly travel to Montreal to clients offices (paid for by the agency). If this sounds like an ideal role for you, then apply with an up to date CV and portfolio of campaigns that you've worked on before.   

Site Reliability Engineer London (Hybrid 2 days a week on site Permanent The Background We are partnered with an innovative IT consultancy based in London but with a global presence who are leading advisors in their industry by creating lasting value for their clients. Due to growth within the business they are looking for a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join their Corporate IT Team and focus on the Applications side of their IT offering. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for technology to join a fast growing team where you can develop your career working with great people on great projects. The client offers a package that includes private medical insurance, pension contribution and a flexible benefits fund.   You… In order to be a successful Site Reliability Engineer you will have… Previous experience working as an SRE / at system administrator level In-depth knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and VMware with a good understanding of Linux Operating Systems In depth knowledge of automation, PowerShell scripting and complex active directory trees Good Knowledge of Hardware (Dell, Cisco, Pure, Palo Alto) Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Networking Cisco, Palo Alto, Big IP (FW, SDWAN, VLAN’s, Routing, Switching) Security (Splunk, APM, SIEM) Login/ Monitoring (Splunk, Elastic, Prometheus, PRTG, Netbox, IPAM, CMDB) Mattermost, Atlassian   The role As a Site Reliability Engineer you will work on projects relating to application software, operating systems and system management tools as well as maintaining new and existing device / client management systems. Part of the role will involve administering the Active Directory including all users, accounts and group policies and email administration using web based tools. You will help manage and monitor existing IT systems and infrastructure by managing tickets from the Corporate IT Service Desk queue to ensure the highest level of system and infrastructure availability. The client is always looking to improve processes so you will play an active role in planning and implementing system automation that improves efficiency and data security. Please note due to the nature of the role the successful candidate may be required to be on call for key production server / system issues as part of a rota that will be approximately 1 week every 2 months. If you are interested to find out more please apply for the role with an up to date copy of your CV. If you have any questions that you would like to discuss first, please call Adam on 07425 559 243.

Applications Engineer London (Hybrid 2 days a week in the office) Permanent The Background We are partnered with an innovative IT Management Consultancy based in London but with a global presence who are leading advisors in their industry by creating lasting value for their clients. Due to growth within the business they are looking for an Applications Engineer with exceptional troubleshooting skills to join the team. The day-to-day focus on the role is to work with stakeholders and team members to define application requirements, identify solutions then implement, test, document and support the end solution. This is an exciting opportunity that will include a broad range of tasks such as integration, automation and enhancing the current environment. Please note that the role will be part of the teams on call rota which will require the successful candidate to be on call approximately one week every two months.   You… In order to be a successful Applications Engineer you will have… Previous experience the following areas and a real interest in the technologies and how they work: PowerShell VMWare Microsoft Exchange Storage including SAN Patching   The Role As an Applications Engineer you will become the subject matter expert for supported applications in both technical and operational areas. You will work on projects to gather business requirements before evaluating feasibility, providing estimates and design solutions then preparing detailed specifications. There will be a high level of collaboration with both internal and external providers and vendors to deliver end to end solutions that meet the technical requirements. As processes are implemented you will create the documentation, procedures and reproducible test cases to help with troubleshooting, testing and validation. In this role you will work as part of the team towards improving platform stability, security, deployments and upgrades, patch management and software deployment whilst making sure everything is rolled out following ITIL process and procedures #LI-AL1 If you are interested to find out more please apply for the role with an up to date copy of your CV. If you have any questions that you would like to discuss first, please call Adam on 07425 559 243.

Freelance  Packaging Designers & Artworkers North West  Calling Freelance Packaging Designers and Artworkers in the North West around Manchester & Leeds areas.  As a recruiter, we're seeking fresh and innovative talent to join our network of freelance Packaging Designers and Artworkers. Our clients are embarking on exciting projects in the FMCG sector, focusing on food, beverages, and retail. We have opportunities for both hybrid, onsite work, and remote arrangements. About the Role: If you're a creative powerhouse with a knack for packaging, we want to hear from you. Your skills will contribute to shaping captivating brand experiences. Those willing to work onsite will enjoy a bustling collaborative working environment, while remote applicants are equally welcome. Requirements: Experience in the FMCG realm is a must, bringing an understanding of the intricacies of food and beverage packaging to the table. Benefits: Flexibility to choose between hybrid, onsite work or remote engagement. Gain exposure to diverse clients and projects that will expand your portfolio. Collaborate with a supportive network that values your unique talent. Freelancers can operate as sole traders or limited companies. Payment can be facilitated through PAYE or directly to a LTD company. If you're eager to contribute your expertise and be part of our freelancer community, apply now with your CV and portfolio. Join us in shaping the future of packaging design for the FMCG industry.

We are looking for mid-weight and senior freelancer Artworkers in and around Manchester to work on upcoming projects.  The roles will vary from working remotely and onsite in the studio. As a freelancer you will have 3+ years commercial experience, be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and excellent communication skills. We pay our freelancers weekly through their LTD company or through PAYE if a sole trader. Typical Artworker skill sets we look for are:  - Creative Artworkers - Packaging Artworkers - Digital / Print Artworkers We are always happy to have a look at different skill sets that aren't listed above as we get a variety of requirements across the Creative & Marketing industry. If you are a strong creative interested in working with a range of established agencies and companies in the North West, please apply with an up to date CV and portfolio. 

We are looking for mid-weight and senior freelancer designers in and around Manchester to work on upcoming projects.  The roles will vary from working remotely and onsite in the studio. As a freelancer you will have 3+ years commercial experience, be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and excellent communication skills. We pay freelancers weekly through their LTD company or through PAYE if you are a sole trader. Typical design skill sets we look for are:  - Graphic / Digital Designers - Packaging Designers - Motion Designers - PowerPoint Designers  - 3D Designers  If you are a strong creative interested in working with a range of established agencies and companies in the North West, please apply with an up to date CV and portfolio. 

VIP Marketing Manager $75,000 - $85,000 CAD Full Time Halifax, Nova Scotia (Hybrid) Are you a Customer Retention/CRM Manager with experience of strategising and managing VIP customer retention, customer offers, and customer loyalty schemes within the entertainment sector? Do you like the idea of working with fun and interesting subject matters, including some of the leading sports teams, sports personalities, and celebrity entertainment superstars, globally? If you're a creative thinker, with great experience of creating, managing, and executing a range of bonus, incentive and email strategies, this VIP Marketing Manager position could be a great role to help you maximise your talents. The Job... Reporting to the Head of VIP Marketing, you'll be responsible for identifying, targeting, and influencing user behaviour to increase player retention and profitability, using your strong experience of customer retention marketing principals within the entertianment sector. It’s a full-time role, with flexible hours. There's also plenty of flexibility in terms of where you conduct your work. Longer-term you'll be in a modern Halifax (Canada/Nova Scotia) office 2 days a week, with the rest of your work conducted from home. You'll be responsible for: - Leading VIP marketing strategies to support the retention marketing program. - Planning and executing loyalty strategies to support their client's brand retention efforts. - Taking the lead on special projects designed to improve profitability of the active VIP and hosted customer base. - Managing the brand's VIP program. - Making sure campaigns, creative briefs, and other strategic marketing documents, and overall retention campaign calendar, accurately reflects the objectives, target groups, and ROI, in line with the business strategy. - Communicating campaign metrics, results, and recommendations to stakeholders. - Defining and collaborating on the personalisation of the VIP customer experience both on and off the website. - Continued analysis through technology audits, content audits, process audits and stakeholder feedback. - Identifying new areas for improvement and development of VIP lifecycle campaigns and articulate these to business leaders. - Overseeing and controlling budgets, making sure campaigns stay within budget, whilst achieving the required goals. - Managing internal resources and coordinating project responsibilities including allocating and prioritising the tasks of marketing coordinators and marketing operations staff. - Responsibility for summary reports and post-campaign analysis of all projects, using business intelligence resources to ensure maximum performance. - Developing and implementing a model/models to ensure early detection of high value players. About You... The VIP Marketing Retention Manager that takes on this exciting challenge will have an in-depth knowledge of VIP customer journey optimisation best practises, with experience in developing and implementing testing strategies across a variety of channels. You'll be an expert at defining the right strategy for the right channel to maximise customer retention and increased ongoing profitability. This is very much a strategy and management/coordination role, however you should know how to implement the work too, as on occasion you might need to support and guide the marketing ops staff you work with. Here's some of the key experience you'll need to demonstrate: - At least 3 to 5 years of digital marketing experience with a successful track record of implementing and managing digital marketing programs in a multi-channel environment. - Experience of the full VIP customer journey, including designing and analysing contact strategies, automation techniques/tools, and customer experience optimisation. - Previous experience of managing VIP rewards programs and/or customer loyalty schemes. - Clear track record of data driven marketing and a/b and multivariate testing. - The ability to interpret and present data/results to stakeholders in engaging and meaningful ways. - Excellent time management skills and the ability to run and prioritise multiple projects at once. - Experience in leading, coaching, and mobilising retention marketing teams. The Company... This is a digital marketing business enjoying hyper-growth at the moment. For a creative and strategically-minded CRM Manager/Customer Retention Manager or VIP Marketing Manager, this represents a great opportunity to think outside of the box and get involved in the types of retention and loyalty campaigns you won't be able to, elsewhere.  They also have a track record of promoting from within, so as more brands come online, more opportunities for promotion prospects will naturally appear. In addition to an attractive salary of $75k - £85k CAD DOE, the company also provides flexible hybrid/remote working, along with exciting future prospects, and a whole heap of extra benefits such as life insurance, private medical cover, death in service benefits, pension contributions, and much more.   Want To Apply? We're interviewing and shortlisting for this role right now, and expecting to get suitable candidates in for interview quickly. If you're interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV by clicking the link below.