http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/rss/ 08 February 2012 16:04:00 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/35021/Senior%2520Account%2520Manager.html A market leading and highly regarding full service agency is looking for an experienced agency candidate to join the business as an Account Director on a fixed term contract for 12 months. You will manage one large blue chip consumer account, a high profile role in what is an ambitious agency and a business that continues to be a talking point within the industry. This opportunity will see the successful candidate joining a motivated and highly creative team with one aim – and that is to be the best in the industry at what they do. With a TTL brand lead approach they are an award winning team that has a first class creative and strategic output. Our client is looking for a proven strategic marketer who has a track record of delivery on the agency side with particular expose to DM, Email, Social Media, POS and In Store Communications. A mix of B2C client experience would also be beneficial but not essential. What is more important is your ability to develop your client through offering a first class service and industry leading creative and strategy. Candidates who have experience in working with well known brands who are looking to work for one of the best in the north should apply. 08 February 2012 16:04:06 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/35019/Account%2520Manager%2520.html A new opportunity has arisen for a new Account Manager within this marketing agency based in the centre of Leeds. On the back of a new client win they are looking for an experienced Account Manager with a strong retail/FMCG background. Reporting into an Account Director and managing an Account Executive role, this role will see you play an integral part in developing this new account. You'll be fully proficient in managing creative briefs from concept to completion and will be used to working directly with clients - strong communication skills are a must. The role requires a confident individual who is a real team player, and a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and possessing proven ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure. The role needs someone who is not just a competent account handler who can handle projects from brief to completion, it requires someone who can work with the AD on much larger accounts, offer strategic insight and manage junior members of the team. 08 February 2012 16:04:30 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/35018/Retail%2520Account%2520Director%2520.html My client is a highly rated retail marketing agency based in Leeds. A new client win has resulted in the need for an Account Director to head up this UK leading brand. A high profile role in what is a leading agency and a business that continues to be a talking point within the industry, this opportunity will see the successful candidate joining a motivated and highly creative team with one aim – and that is to be the best in the industry at what they do. With a brand lead approach they are an award winning team that has a first class creative output. Our client is looking for a proven strategic marketer who has a track record of delivery on the agency side. A mix of client experience would be preferred but what is more important is your ability to develop your clients through offering a first class service and industry leading creative and strategy. Candidates who have experience of working within a creative agency and are looking to work for one of the best in the north should in the first instance call Dan Kittle at Better Placed to discuss the role and requirement in more detail. 08 February 2012 16:04:34 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/35017/Senior%2520Account%2520Executive%2520-%2520Retail%2520.html Forward thinking and at the top of their game, my client is looking to enhance its positioning as one of the most up and coming agencies in the North of England.. As a result they now require a new Senior Account Executive. Reporting into the Account Manager, you will help develop and sustain client relationships, gaining a full understanding of the clients business and expectations. Working across all below the line disciplines, you will play a key role within this agency and its support to their clients. To be considered for this Senior Account Executive role, you will have at least one years experience within agency environment. You must be a tenacious and outgoing individual and be able to demonstrate an understanding of how brands can outperform in their Market place. Candidates will need to demonstrate a passion and hunger to succeed within marketing and be willing to work with some often demanding clients. This is a superb opportunity for someone looking to take the first step into an agency environment and gain some big brand exposure. 08 February 2012 13:01:43 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/35009/Mid-Senior%2520Weight%2520Creative%2520Designer.html Talented Creative Designer Edinburgh £Negotiable Our client is one of Edinburgh’s most highly sought after, award winning design agencies. They're currently looking to recruit a Mid-weight / Senior Designer to their growing team. The successful candidate will be an experienced creative who has come up through the ranks of the agency world and has a strong portfolio of ideas driven creative work. You must be able to demonstrate the thinking behind your concepts and the effectiveness of your creative projects. Successful candidates will be Mac users and experienced in Adobe CS4. In return you will be given opportunities to grow and develop within this role and within this growing, extremely design focussed, highly creative agency. To apply please send CV and portfolio examples. 08 February 2012 10:10:58 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/35002/Events%2520Executive%2520.html We are looking for an Events Executive to join our thriving events team. The role is to organise awards and events across the marketing communications industry throughout the whole of the UK. We need someone who is extremely organised, can work in a fast paced environment and is passionate about developing their career prospects. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes: • High standard of written English • Ability to work on their own initiative • Maturity to work in a high pressured environment • Willingness to travel throughout the country • Sales and marketing skills In return you will be given a unique opportunity to work on fun and exciting events such as the Scottish Design Awards, Roses Creative Awards and the Scottish Event Awards. On each event you will plan and execute the PR and Marketing strategy, promote entries, plan the judging, sell tickets and organise the awards ceremony. All interested applicants should send their CV and a covering letter about why you should get an interview to: katy.thomson@carnyx.com. Closing date: 17 February 2012 08 February 2012 09:09:07 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34997/Web%2520Developer%2520%28PHP%29.html Web (PHP) Developer – Manchester - £20-30k Highly respected and growing design agency, based a short walk from Piccadilly train station, is looking for a front-end Web Developer with PHP skills to join their team. You will have the following skills: HTML / XHTML CSS Javascript / JQuery PHP / MySQL XML (W3C Standards) Ideally some Actionscript MVC a bonus Please to not apply if you do not meet these requirements! You will be a strong time manager, with a proactive attitude and a strong work ethic. You will have a good knowledge of SEO best practice (from a development point of view) and will have experience of integrating with Facebook. You will work on a wide variety of projects and will be involved in the creative process from beginning to end, influencing the direction of each project. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and talented web developer to join a thriving marketing agency, with a fantastic culture. 08 February 2012 09:09:18 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34996/SEO%2520Consultant.html SEO Consultant – North Manchester – up to £33k Mid-sized digital marketing agency, based in North Manchester and part of a large, well-known online organisation is looking to increase its head-count with the addition of a digital marketing consultant (predominantly SEO). You will join a talented team of online marketing professionals, working across a large client base of varied sizes and spends. You will work alongside the business development consultants and the web designers and developers to deliver strategic online marketing campaigns, including search engine optimisation (SEO), link-building, email marketing and social media campaigns. You will have proven experience of SEO (either in-house or within an agency), including on-page optimisation and link building. You will have experience of using content management systems (CMS) and e-commerce systems and will ideally have a working knowledge of HTML. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced online marketing manager to further their career within a growing agency with excellent corporate benefits. 08 February 2012 08:08:21 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34995/Business%2520Development%2520Manager.html Business Development Manager – Manchester / Lancashire - £30-35k + bonus Mid-sized digital marketing agency, based in North Manchester and part of a large, well-known online organisation is looking to increase its head-count with the addition of a business development manager. You will work alongside another business development manager and report into the Operations Director. You will be responsible for new business, business development and client services across web design and build, email marketing and search marketing. You will be a proactive go-getter, with a strong knowledge of digital, able to talk intelligently to existing and prospect clients about digital marketing campaigns. You will have experience of the consultative sell; selling services, not products to clients. You will understand digital marketing techniques and be able to talk with conviction about the benefits these offer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing company, which offers the personal touch of a mid-sized independent, with the distinct benefits of a large corporate operation. On-site cafe (with free food and drinks), pension scheme, company bonus scheme and regular company socials are all part and parcel of working here. This position is only suitable for people who can drive. The office is about a 20-25 minute commute from Manchester city centre, so easily accessible for many. 08 February 2012 04:04:19 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34993/Digital%2520Strategist.html Are you a Digital Strategist looking for a new home and want to develop the most engaging digital experiences for brands and consumers? If so, then we have an award-winning agency offering a first-class digital opportunity. This is a Midlands-based role and you’ll be working for one of the UK’s most reputable agencies, that has an impressive roster of top-drawer clients. Your role will see you leading with the integration of digital tools and technology across the agency’s clients. You will be a savvy and versatile Digital Strategist with significant digital agency experience. You’re something of a digital native and visionary, someone who is always identifying the next digital trend and is full of creative ideas. Your role will encompass all aspects of digital strategy, planning, insights and engagement including display advertising, search, site build, online communications, social media and mobile. Working closely with the Head of Digital, you’ll play a critical part in the growth of this well-established digital team that are amongst the best in the business. They produce digital media that creates engaging and compelling experiences for brands and consumers alike. Just some of the things you’ll be involved in:- * Working with internal teams to develop integrated and innovative digital strategies and ideas for clients and ensuring best digital practice * Providing thought leadership to agency colleagues and clients so as to ensure clients are well-educated and up-to-date on the latest digital issues * Working across multiple... 07 February 2012 07:07:29 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34971/Senior%2520Designer.html Outstanding opportunity to join one of the best agencies outside of London get in touch asap 07 February 2012 07:07:47 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34970/Creative%2520Director.html Outstanding opportunity to join one of the best agencies outside of London get in touch asap 07 February 2012 07:07:35 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34969/Senior%2520creative%2520Team.html Outstanding opportunity to join one of the best agencies outside of London get in touch asap 07 February 2012 07:07:20 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34968/M%2FW%2520Team.html Outstanding opportunity to join one of the best agencies outside of London get in touch asap 07 February 2012 07:07:05 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34967/Junior%2520Creative%2520team.html Outstanding opportunity to join one of the best agencies outside of London get in touch asap 06 February 2012 18:06:59 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34962/Media%2520Account%2520Director.html Media Account Director – Manchester - £40-45k One of the best-known media agencies in the UK is looking to increase their northern head count by appointing an Account Director to lead the media planning on a leading B2B account. You will be an experience media planner, who has climbed the ranks of client services within a media agency. You will have experience of implementational planning across a range of media channels and be able to demonstrate your experience at a strategic level. You will be used to working alongside creative agencies and ideally will have experience of working on B2B clients. As the Account Director on this B2B account, you will lead the day to day strategic planning and account management for the client. You will run the team, ensuring quality control across all work and be constantly striving to identify opportunities to grow the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a talented media planning/buying team, with a global reach. ONLY CANDIDATES FROM A MEDIA PLANNING BACKGROUND WILL BE CONSIDERED. 06 February 2012 15:03:33 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34947/Marketing%2520Data%2520Analyst.html Denholm’s Client is one of the UK's largest, and most popular, online services company, helping thousands of businesses owners manage their company accounts. They are currently looking to expand their team and are looking to add a Data Analyst. Ideally you will be passionate about building insight, understanding results and seeing patterns in data that can create real differences in the way a business operates or communicates with its customers. • Analysis of data and results from all parts of activity including web statistics, marketing campaigns and user data • Setting-up and monitoring of systems to enable other members of the business to access key metrics in real time • Day-to-day management and custodianship of customer database and data analytics packages (supported by the tech team), to ensure that they are fit for purpose • In conjunction with other members of the team the creation and delivery of an appropriate customer segmentation / insight lead CRM plan • Providing data pulls for marketing campaigns • Management and delivery of ‘ad hoc’ research and analytics projects • Solid experience in CRM and customer segmentation, including digital media • Highly numerate, very analytical approach • Experience and awareness of common analytical techniques and methods, statistical significance and tools. It is envisaged that the person doing this role will be an experienced marketing data analyst, with a track record of supporting a high profile marketing team in delivering campaigns and getting successful results. If you... 06 February 2012 12:12:51 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34935/Digital%2520Account%2520Director.html Our client is a leading integrated agency based just outside Manchester. Following continued growth, they are seeking a Digital Account Director to join their team. To be considered for this role, we're ideally looking for a digital specialist or at least someone who has spent the past two years working on a large proportion of digital campaigns. This should be across traditional website development and e-CRM but we're looking for someone who has a thorough understanding of online marketing strategy as a whole and who is able to implement and deliver a wide range of projects. The key client that you'll be working on is Pan European so it would be beneficial if you can demonstrate this in your career history. You'll manage a small team so it's essential that you can motivate people and run an efficient and resourceful team. To find out more about this role, please contact Fiona Christian ASAP. 03 February 2012 12:12:42 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34859/Mid%2520Weight%2520Project%2520Manager.html This top Central London based advertising agency is looking for a good all round project manager with solid experience to work across some of their leading accounts. Your experience will be from another reputable, London based advertising agency. As an experienced Project Manger you will be required to join this agency and be able to hit the ground running. It is essential that you have worked across Press, Outdoor and TV at your last agency and have got good art buying skills as this is a must for our client. Along with the day-to-day project management roles that you undertake, good communication skills are needed as well as a confident and calm manner. You will be part of a dynamic and exciting team of project managers within this agency. £35K plus benefits 03 February 2012 12:12:20 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34851/Digital%2520Project%2520Manager.html Our client is a well established digital agency based in North Manchester. Working with some superb blue chip clients, they are now seeking a talented Digital Project Manager to join their team. We're ideally looking for someone who has a solid proven track record working agency side and who has a strong technical background - able to talk the language of Developers and the Technical team. The role is also client facing so you must be able to demonstrate strong communication skills. You will manage the production team and be responsbile for managing multiple projects to tight deadlines. You should be able to deliver projects on time and within budget whilst maintaining high quality standards and exceeding clients expectations. Whilst Prince 2 is desirable, it is not essential. It goes without saying that you'll have a sound understanding of web standards and technologies. The agency has a work hard play hard culture and regularly win awards for their creative work. To find out more, please get in touch ASAP. 03 February 2012 11:11:32 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34848/Senior%2520Account%2520Executive.html Our client is a long established agency based in Leeds. Following continued growth, they are now seeking a talented Senior Account Executive to join their team. We're looking for a SAE who has a minimum of 2 years agency experience and who is looking for their next step up the career ladder. You'll be fully proficient in managing creative briefs from concept to completion and will be used to working directly with clients - strong communication skills are a must. The agency is fully integrated and you'll work across design, advertising, DM, digital and SP campaigns - you should be a strong all rounder. It's a lovely place to work with a very sociable team and decent working hours. To find out more, please contact Fiona Christian ASAP. 03 February 2012 11:11:47 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34846/Senior%2520Planner.html I'm looking for a Senior Planner to join the Manchester arm of this award winning international network. You will have extensive experience of working across an impressive variety of client sectors through all media channels. You'll have a proven track record of working with, applying and understanding various methodologies in addition to the ability to generate neutral insights that will help create highly effective creative campaigns. As the sole lead planner within the Manchester office you will need to hit the ground running, providing support to management, client services, creative and new business teams whilst also apply a pragmatic approach in introducing new tools, ideas etc. If you think this sounds like your next challenge and would like to know more please get in touch. 02 February 2012 16:04:53 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34812/Account%2520Manager%2520.html Are you passionate about PR? We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and talented Account Manger to join a fun loving, dynamic and hard working team in the Centre of London. Our client has an impressive portfolio of clients, providing innovative and effective campaigns that span over multiple platforms covering print, social, online and broadcast - delivering maximum exposure. To fulfil this role its essential you have experience in the above, as well as a a background in traditional PR. Being plugged into trends, devising and managing creative media campaigns, having strong strategic and creative skills are just some of the key attributes the right candidate will posses. If you have fantastic communication and written skills, you're a natural problem solver and looking to embark on a new challenge get in touch today! Email over your CV if you tick all the boxes. 02 February 2012 14:02:45 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34810/Web%2520Designer.html Digital Designer Newcastle upon Tyne. Up to £30k. We’re currently working with a well respected design consultancy that are keen to make the important addition of a Digital Designer to their team. As a Digital Designer you will conceptualise, design and maintain websites which are visually attractive, consistent and functional. Key responsibilities include: - Create, develop and execute visual design across digital platforms. - Utilize style guides to ensure visual consistency and embrace best practices. - Collaborate with Project Manager to understand wire frames, user interaction models and personas. - Work with Project Manager to manage queue of requests ensuring timely response to needs. - Undertake visual quality assurance testing before release to ensure outgoing products are representative of agreed design. - Provide consistent and accurate forecast for duration of projects to ensure meeting of deadlines. - Organize all assets and deliverables as defined by management. - Interface directly with clients (when necessary and appropriate) - Manage multiple projects / tasks within agreed timeframes. A demonstrable knowledge and application of website and email design best practices, information architecture, usability issues and accessibility based on w3c guidelines is desirable along with an expert knowledge of Adobe CS5. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for Creative jobs in the North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the... 02 February 2012 14:02:12 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34808/Account%2520Manager.html Digital Project Manager Newcastle upon Tyne. Up to £25k. We’re currently working with a well respected design consultancy whom are keen to make the important addition of a digital Project Manager to their team. As a Project Manager for our client’s digital team your role will be to plan, execute and otherwise manage digital projects within agreed timeframes and defined budgets. You are central to digital projects, liaising with technical and design teams and with clients to meet set goals. Key Responsibilities will include: - Plan projects by defining scope (based upon requirements and deliverables); creating work-based schedules; mapping out resource requirements; and developing comprehensive budgets. - Provide value-added input on strategy, implementation approach options, and creative solutions to problems. - Consistently monitor and report upon project progress and budget usage - Facilitate regular status meetings (internal and external) - Manage cross-functional teams – i.e., strategy, user experience, visual design, and technology - Interface directly with clients (when necessary and appropriate) - Actively manage project-related issues; plan contingencies for project-related risks - Ensure digital projects are delivered on time and to budget. With the above in mind, we’re keen to hear from candidates who have already gained relevant experience in a similar environment and who have a demonstrable track record of delivering great projects. Such is the level of responsibility in this role, we would recommend that...