http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/rss/ 22 May 2012 12:12:52 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37606/Communications%2520Manager.html Communications Manager Based: Alloa (preferred) or Inverness Full time 37 hours per week 1 Year FTA with possibility of extension Starting salary £30,000 per annum This is an exciting new post that will develop and drive forward a communications strategy to increase the profile and impact of Paths for All’s activities and the opportunities and benefits of being physically active, particularly through walking. You will have extensive communications and PR experience alongside a track record of initiating and managing projects with minimal supervision. You will have experience of managing websites, writing inspiring copy and media statements as well as developing excellent internal and external working relationships. You will also be a keen social media champion. Paths for All is a national charity with a vision to create a happier, healthier, greener, more active Scotland. With funding from the Scottish Government and Scottish Natural Heritage we promote walking for health and the development of multi-use path networks. We offer the opportunity to be part of an organisation that recognises staff as our most valued asset. Attractive employment conditions include a contributory pension scheme and flexi-time policy. Paths for All has achieved the Healthy Working Lives Gold Award. Application packs are available on our website www.pathsforall.org.uk or from: Sheila Dawson, Paths for All, Forrester Lodge, Inglewood House, Tullibody Road, Alloa, FK10 2HU. Tel: 01259 218888 Fax: 01259 218488 Mail: recruitment@pathsforall.org.uk The closing... 21 May 2012 21:09:13 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37598/CONSUMER%2520PR%2520ACCOUNT%2520EXEC.html Great chance for an ambitious PR account handler with 12-18 months' (consumer) experience, first class writing skills, strong organisation and communication skills and a real grasp of (and passion for) social media. The agency is one of the most successful in the region, has a client base of real quality and has grown rapidly in the last few years, winning quite a few awards along the way. You'll be working as part of a small, friendly but high-powered team and will be given as much responsibility as you can handle. The work is varied and the pace frenetic, so you'll need to be adaptable, as well as energetic and fast-paced, and also able to prioritise your workload effectively. Great prospects for the right individual - as opportunities for PR executives go, they don't come much better than this! Central Manchester based. Call Peter Leonard on 0161 449 9949 or email your cv to advertising.resources@btopenworld.com 21 May 2012 11:11:40 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37570/Communications%2520Coordinator.html Our client is a leading sports brand and following continued expansion of their marketing team, we are seeking a Communications Coordinator to join the team. This is an all encompassing role to work across the marketing mix, particularly in development of the media plan across TV, Print, OOH and it's subsequent implementation. You will be responsible for all aspects of market research including the insight and planning function within the marketing team. A key responsibility will be PR and you will work closely alongside the PR agency to deliver agreed PR KPIs. You will work alongside the product marketing teams to ensure key lines are promoted successfully through the right media. This is a lovely role to work across broad marketing communications and this is a global business who are definitely in their growth phase. Ideally we would like to speak to candidates who have the relevant role experience and who have worked within a sports or retail background. The role comes with a generous holiday allowance and plenty of development opportunities. To find out more, please contact Fiona Christian. 13 May 2012 13:01:02 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37392/PR%2520Account%2520Manager%2FSenior%2520Account%2520Manager.html We are currently looking for a talented and driven PR Account Manager/Senior Account Manager to join a well-established boutique agency with a perfectly formed PR team working with some major clients. The PR Account Manager position would ideally suit someone with B2B agency experience, excellent media relations and strong writing skills. You will also have a highly professional and confident demeanour when dealing with clients and journalists. Ideally, you'll have a successful track record in agency, but we will also consider candidates with relevant in-house experience, as you handle day-to-day PR programmes for B2B clients. An understanding of the construction, property or home improvement sectors is essential. This PR shop boasts a diverse range of B2B and B2C clients and is a key player in their chosen sectors, with an enviable client roster and great relationships with influential journalists, so you will be dealing with real, hard news from day one. It's a hard-working but fun-loving agency and a superb opportunity to work on major clients, forge mutually respectful relationships with key press and really get under the skin of industry issues affecting your clients. You will already be a seasoned account manager or a very savvy senior account executive looking for a move into account management, this position is with a growing and ambitious agency, so there is opportunity for this role to develop with the business. If the position of PR Account Manager/Senior Account Manager sounds like the perfect next career step for you, please... 10 May 2012 12:12:14 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37328/Junior%2520PR%2520Account%2520Manager.html Junior PR Account Manager Manchester £21-24k Due to recent client growth, this city centre based agency is looking for a Junior Account Manager. You should ideally have a minimum of 1 to 2 years PR experience, ideally some of that would be in B2B PR but not essential. You will be the day to day liaison with a number of clients, with writing and media liaison responsibility as well, ensuring delivery of campaigns from brief through to completion. This would suit an experienced Account Executive or existing Junior Account Manager looking for a busy and varied role, where you will be you will be supported and the development of your skills and experiences will be encouraged. M6879 10 May 2012 12:12:52 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37327/Junior%2520PR%2520Account%2520Executive.html Junior PR Account Executive Manchester £15-16k Our client is a successful and growing Manchester agency keen to find a new member of their team. They’re looking for a recent graduate, ideally in PR or a related discipline. Attitude and desire to learn are most important, though ideally you should have a few months placement experience in a PR role, and have good writing skills. You’ll be supporting senior colleagues across a range of PR campaigns and accounts, and will be given training and development where appropriate, and be given the opportunity to grow within the agency. M6878 21 May 2012 21:09:06 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37597/JUNIOR%2520PR%2520EXECUTIVE.html Great opportunity for a 2nd jobber with a maximum 12 months' experience, good writing and organisation skills, and the ambition and ability to develop your career in a well-established and highly professional PR agency. You’ll be part of a high-powered team and given as much responsibility as you can handle, working across a mix of corporate, b2b, professional and hi-tech accounts, providing essential support to the account handling team and helping to implement far-reaching campaigns, whilst also liaising with relevant media and client decision makers. Must be well-schooled in the basics, with the ability to produce clear, concise, factual copy, and have good co-ordination skills, a positive manner, the ability to learn quickly and, ideally, some experience of social media. This is a chance to join one of the best PR agencies in the region, so call Peter Leonard asap on 0161 449 9949 or email your CV to advertising.resources@btopenworld.com 18 May 2012 11:11:38 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37550/Seeking%2520PR%2520Professionals.html Denholm currently has a number of retained assignments with leading Scottish PR agencies, and we’d like to hear from PR professional at all levels from Account Executive to Associate Director. Our clients range from independently owned agencies to global PR networks, and work across a variety of industry sectors, covering corporate and consumer PR and Public Affairs. If you’re interested in making a step forward in your career, we’ll have an opportunity that will fit your requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch. 16 May 2012 19:07:32 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37516/PR%2520Account%2520Manager%2520.html One of the most respected full service agencies in the East Midlands is looking to bolster their PR off the back of several news wins. Working as a key part of an award winning team you will be closely involved in all aspects of PR campaigns from formulating strategy to implementation. You will enjoy a high level of client responsibility so must be a confident communicator, commercially aware and proactive. It goes without saying you will need to demonstrate passion for PR, well developed writing, media relation skills and being able to run social media campaigns. More importantly this role offers clear career progression. The agency is moving forward at a fast pace and is keen to develop its leaders of tomorrow. Clients are a nice mix of b2b and consumer. If you have a passion for driving growth through innovative thinking then this could be just what you’ve been waiting for and there couldn’t be a better time to get on board. Sound like you? Then please send your CV over straight away! The agency is also looking for PR Execs, so if you know anyone please talk to us about our referral scheme. 16 May 2012 19:07:31 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37515/Senior%2520PR%2520Account%2520Executive.html Situated in the heart of Leicester, this full service agency is looking to grow their already well established PR team working with an impressive range of b2b and consumer clients. Offering full support for the Account Managers and Directors, you will be responsible for day to day client servicing and media relations. You’ll be an excellent writer who’s able to easily adapt their style to suit client & audience. You’ll be plugged in to all the social media channels and able to demonstrate the various commercial benefits you can harness for the agency and its clients. As new business keeps on coming through, fast track opportunities exist for the right candidate, making this an excellent springboard into PR account management. Prior agency experience is required. 16 May 2012 19:07:16 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37512/Senior%2520PR%2520Account%2520Executive.html Highly reputable PR consultancy continues to grow its impressive client portfolio and therefore need to expand to cope with the influx of work. You’ll need agency experience and preferably within b2b with plenty of stakeholder relations and crisis management. Exposure to public affairs isn’t essential but would be beneficial – whichever it is you’ll need to have a passion for current affairs and politics. It’s a real consultancy approach so you need that switched on, analytical type to be able to confidently guide and advise clients. A very friendly and professional team with a real passion for tackling the big issues and providing thought leadership for some huge blue chip clients. 14 May 2012 18:06:15 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37450/PR%2520Account%2520Executive.html Our client is a well established PR agency based in Preston. Following continued growth, they are seeking a PR Account Executive to join the team. Ideally we are looking for a PR Account Executive with 12 months agency experience but we will also consider exceptional candidates from a client-side background. You should have a strong academic track record and solid written and verbal communication skills. You will be responsible for the preparation of press releases, media relations and events management too. This is a lovely agency based in a great location with easy transport access. There are some great individuals to learn from and to be mentored by and a great range of consumer and business clients. To find out more, please contact Fiona Christian. 14 May 2012 11:11:36 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37426/PR%2520Account%2520Manager%2520-%2520Brands%2520.html C£25k Leeds Award winning marketing consultancy is looking for a talented and ambitious individual to join their team. Role Overview: • Account Manager, currently operating at this level, with a strong track record for effective PR results • To work on a range of B2B/corporate clients (B2B, B2C, FMCG) • Self starter with great attention to detail, organisational skills, solid writing ability with exceptional client facing skill Reports to a board director • Individuals looking to work and thrive in an insight led, brand consultancy...as opposed to a PR Agency • Be responsible for the creation and day to day management of PR campaigns that are intrinsically linked to a wider brand strategy (Tactics include Opinion Pieces & Thought Leader Papers) If this sounds like you then get in touch and we can tell you much more. 11 May 2012 17:05:30 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37375/Social%2520Media%2520Assistant%2520-%2520PR%2520agency%2520.html Are you a social media maniac? Are you a facebook fan, interested in Pinterest and love to tweet? If you fancy tweeting the day away about fantastic brands and have commercial experience in a similar role then keep reading. Manchester’s most prestigious PR agency need a digitally savvy social networking geek to join them. As social media assistant you will work on some high profile consumer accounts. If you have 12-18 months experience working in a similar role then please call me to find out more 11 May 2012 17:05:30 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37376/Social%2520Media%2520Assistant%2520-%2520PR%2520agency%2520.html Are you a social media maniac? Are you a facebook fan, interested in Pinterest and love to tweet? If you fancy tweeting the day away about fantastic brands and have commercial experience in a similar role then keep reading. Manchester’s most prestigious PR agency need a digitally savvy social networking geek to join them. As social media assistant you will work on some high profile consumer accounts. If you have 12-18 months experience working in a similar role then please call me to find out more 11 May 2012 16:04:34 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37371/Consumer%2520PR%2520Professionals%2520-%2520global%2520PR%2520agency%2520.html A global PR agency based in Manchester city centre with a reputation for excellence are recruiting PR professionals at all levels. This recruitment drive is due to recent client wins. If you have solid agency experience and have worked on consumer accounts then we want to hear from you. Vacancies available are: Senior Account Manager If you are a driven Senior Account Manager close to AD level with extensive consumer experience then this could be the job for you. Its an exciting role with some big accounts. If you have 5+ years experience then we want to hear from you. Account Manager To apply to this you must have a minimum of 3 years PR agency experience and a solid B2C background. Being passionate about PR, driven and having first class communication skills is essential for this role. Account Executive This is a great opportunity for an Account Executive with a couple of years experience and a great attitude. For further information on any of the vacancies above please do give me a call. 11 May 2012 14:02:56 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37360/PR%2520ACCOUNT%2520EXECUTIVE.html Founded over 20 years ago our client has established itself as one of the most recognised PR, advertising and marketing agencies in the North West. Since their inception, they have developed a solid reputation for innovation and creativity and continue to win plaudits for their attitude towards exceeding client expectations. Reflecting their determination and desire to continue growing, they seek a PR Account Executive who has experience of coordinating PR campaigns, across traditional platforms as well as a hint of social media. The successful candidate will work in a very successful team alongside some truly talented PR professionals which offers ample opportunity for development and progression. On a day to day basis you will work on some very interesting campaigns across all forms of media which makes the role more interesting and challenging. This opportunity will suit a PR professional who is looking for a new and fulfilling challenge and is happy to work alongside senior account handlers which will enhance your skills and experience. You will most likely have been operating in an agency or in-house environment for the last twelve to eighteen months and you are now in a position to take on more responsibility and autonomy. It is advantageous if you have acquired social media experience alongside traditional PR. It goes without saying that your writing skills are up to scratch and you have no fear at turning your hand to any given project, be it printed media or online articles. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Simon... 11 May 2012 12:12:56 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37357/PR%2520Account%2520Executive.html Founded over 20 years ago our client has established itself as one of the most recognised PR, advertising and marketing agencies in the North West. Since their inception, they have developed a solid reputation for innovation and creativity and continue to win plaudits for their attitude towards exceeding client expectations. Reflecting their determination and desire to continue growing, they seek a PR Account Executive who has experience of coordinating PR campaigns, across traditional platforms as well as a hint of social media. The successful candidate will work in a very successful team alongside some truly talented PR professionals which offers ample opportunity for development and progression. On a day to day basis you will work on some very interesting campaigns across all forms of media which makes the role more interesting and challenging. This opportunity will suit a PR professional who is looking for a new and fulfilling challenge and is happy to work alongside senior account handlers which will enhance your skills and experience. You will most likely have been operating in an agency or in-house environment for the last twelve to eighteen months and you are now in a position to take on more responsibility and autonomy. It is advantageous if you have acquired social media experience alongside traditional PR. It goes without saying that your writing skills are up to scratch and you have no fear of turning your hand to any given project, be it printed media or online articles. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Simon... 11 May 2012 10:10:01 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37348/PR%2520Account%2520Director.html A leading European full service agency is looking for an experienced PR Account Director to join their expanding business and to manage a number of B2C brands in their communications team. This is a high profile role in a leading agency and a business that continues to be a talking point within the industry. You should have a solid consumer PR background, including agency experience with a strong record of providing a broad spectrum of impressive clients with key strategic insight and creative flair. If you are looking for a new challenge, you’re a natural leader and you can inspire a team we’d love to hear from you. It’s important that you are a strong traditional PR candidate as well as being digitally sound. This opportunity will see the successful candidate joining a motivated and highly creative PR team with one aim – and that is to be the best in the industry at what they do. For more details please apply or call 0161 238 6700 08 May 2012 16:04:17 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37277/PR%2520Account%2520Manager.html Our client is a leading PR agency with one of the largest teams in Manchester. Following a period of continued growth, they are seeking a PR Account Manager to join their Consumer Team. To be considered for this role, we are looking for an established Account Manager who has some great PR agency experience. You'll have worked on PR campaigns for blue chip clients and we're ideally looking for an individual who has significant digital and social media experience (in the work environment!) too. We're looking for an Account Manager who is an excellent writer, has solid communication skills, both with clients and media contacts and who has some experience of managing Account Executives. You'll work on an impressive roster of clients in the retail & FMCG sectors. To find out more about this superb opportunity, please do get in touch with Fiona Christian ASAP 04 May 2012 17:05:29 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37240/Senior%2520Account%2520Manager.html We are currently looking for a practiced Senior Account Manager or Junior AD for a brilliant new opportunity with one of the region’s most established agencies. This Senior Account Manager will be working on high value and prestigious consumer and FMCG accounts whilst managing a small team of Account Managers to drive income and ensure that targets are met. The Senior Account Manager will be involved in strategy and will be responsible for aiding and driving the delivery of all projects to the highest quality, and ensuring delivery. As an experienced Senior Account Manager or Junior Account Director you must have at least two years’ experience of working at this level. In addition to this, you need experience of managing and driving a reasonably-sized team. It’s absolutely essential that you have agency experience across a wide range of disciplines, and consumer, FMCG, and sales promotions experience will be a big plus! From a personality point of view we want someone who is driven, passionate, dynamic, ambitious, and exciting in front of clients. Does this sound like you? Don’t hesitate and send your CV to consult@afselection.co.uk or call Klara on 0121 355 0955 for more information. 04 May 2012 16:04:53 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37234/Account%2520Executive.html You’ve probably heard of Weber Shandwick: • We’re a PR agency rooted in Scotland since 1979. • We have five offices north of the border. • We’re big on social media, media relations and delivering outstanding work for clients. We’re an integrated agency with an in-house Design arm and Public Affairs division. • We’re part of a wider UK network, including a multi-specialism European headquarters in London. • We are international: we have 84 offices in 42 countries. • Our team is multi-award-winning…and proud of it. We are the current holders of the CIPR Consultancy of the Year Award in Scotland. • We are one of only two PR consultancies in the Sunday Times “Top 100 Best Companies to Work For”. • There are lots of exciting things happening at Weber Shandwick in Scotland and you could be part of it. This position is based in our Edinburgh office. We’re looking for creative, enthusiastic team-players. You should know what’s expected of an Account Executive in a busy PR consultancy. Prior experience in consultancy and media relations nous (either social or traditional or preferably both) is highly desirable. Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience. We offer 26 days’ holiday per year, excellent benefits…and some highly enjoyable social gatherings! Now we’ve sold Weber Shandwick in Scotland, it’s your turn. We want to be convinced at every step of the job application process that we are making the right decision in hiring you. Please contact Fiona fduncan@webershandwick.com in the first instance.... 25 April 2012 21:09:19 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37004/PR%2520Account%2520Manager%2FSenior%2520Account%2520Manager.html Exciting opportunity to join this truly outstanding integrated agency as PR Account Manager/Senior Account Manager. Working across all forms of PR activity for a range of well known brands, you will not only work on a great mix of projects, you’ll also get great opportunities to progress as the PR division continues to grow. We’re looking for a confident Account Manager/Senior Account Manager with a clear passion for all aspects of PR who is at ease building relationships with journalists and clients, is a dab hand at writing compelling releases and who will generally add to the brilliant culture at this ever growing agency. As you’d expect, as Account Manager/Senior Account Manager you’ll be responsible for all traditional PR activity - writing press releases, building close relationships with journalists/key media and securing coverage in magazines, TV and newspapers. In an ideal world you’ll also have had some prior experience with the ever growing field of online PR and social media, although this isn’t essential. Clients are predominantly consumer focussed but also span b2b so you'll need to be able to comfortably adapt to different sectors. There’s also involvement in sponsorship and events activity so experience on this side of things would certainly go down well. If you have a passion for all forms of PR activity and helping clients achieve outstanding coverage, our client will be very keen to hear from you. There couldn’t be a better time to get on board given the significant growth plans...