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 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. 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 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 12:12:20 +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 11:11:47 +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. 01 February 2012 10:10:21 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34765/Digital%2520Designer.html Digital Designer – South Manchester - £25k Well-respected, integrated marketing agency, based in South Manchester, is looking for a Digital Designer to join their online team. You will work closely with the agency’s Creative Lead for digital and alongside a talented developer, at a similar level to you. You will report into the Digital Manager and work closely with him and his Account Executive to ensure digital projects are delivered to the highest possible creative standard. You will have experience of designing for the web, with as varied a portfolio as possible. It is important that you have a good understanding of the design process, as you will need to be able to follow this, while running with your own projects. It is likely that the client will only look at candidates from agency-side. However, if you have client-side experience, but are used to working on numerous projects simultaneously, have a strong understanding of HTML and CSS, and have designed and built email marketing campaigns, then you may be considered. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious digital designer to really flourish. You will have your own projects, be closely mentored by an incredibly talented creative lead and have the opportunity to really make a name for yourself in this industry. 01 February 2012 10:10:30 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34764/Digital%2520Account%2520Executive.html Digital Account Executive – South Manchester - £18-20k Well-respected, integrated marketing agency, based in South Manchester, is looking for a Digital Account Executive to join their digital / online marketing team. You will work closely with their Digital Manager, across a variety of clients and projects, including web design and build, email marketing, iphone/ipad applications and social media marketing. You will have your own clients and assist on larger accounts, dealing with their in-house designers and developers, managing each project from inception to completion. You MUST have agency-side experience, to be considered for this role. Ideally, you will have come from a digital agency or the digital department of an integrated agency. You must have a decent understanding of the technical elements and issues surrounding online marketing projects and be keen to take more responsibility for your own accounts, climbing the ladder of client services. This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright and ambitious account executive to really shine and develop. You will have close mentoring from the agency’s Digital Manager and be given an excellent opportunity to prove what you are capable of. 01 February 2012 10:10:21 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34763/Social%2520Games%2520Marketing%2520Manager.html Social Games Marketing Manager – Cheshire / South Manchester - £27-35k Highly successful social games studio, based in South Manchester / Cheshire, is looking for a Marketing Manager to plan and implement social media and brand strategy to a global audience for their games. This is a new role for the games company, who make some of Facebook’s most played games, globally. You will co-ordinate a comprehensive PR strategy to increase overall brand awareness (both for the company, as a whole and specific games, individually). You will collaborate with the directors and the creatives within the business to develop marketing campaigns across all available media channels. You will also focus on player acquisition and retention strategies, focussing on the viral elements of facebook and other online platforms. You will manage the social media campaigns and update all profiles and websites. You will also work closely with the analytics team, to ensure campaign tracking and success rates. You MUST have experience of social gaming and must be passionate about the possibilities of marketing such a product. You will be educated to degree level (with marketing or an equivalent discipline), you MUST have experience of online marketing, especially social media marketing, ideally with social games experience. You MUST have experience of analysis using online metrics and understand social gaming, with a deeper understanding of social networking engagement models. This is a brilliant opportunity for any social media enthusiasts! This company is one of the... 01 February 2012 10:10:20 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34761/Copywriter.html Copywriter – South Manchester – £30-40k One of the top marketing and advertising agencies outside of London is looking for a creative Copywriter to join their highly-respected creative team, based in Cheshire / South Manchester. You MUST be an award-winning, media-neutral copywriter to be considered for this role. You will currently be working within an integrated marketing agency on well-known national/international brands, either within a creative team or on your own. You will be equally adept with long or concept-led copy and be happy collaborating with designers, art directors and other writers. This role is NOT suitable for someone who has been a Creative Director in the past and, unfortunately, these applications will not be considered. You will be a part of one of the most talented creative teams outside of London, working across truly integrated marketing campaigns, covering TV, radio, press, outdoor, DM, SP, POS, online, mobile and social media. You should be able to show a similar variety in your portfolio. 01 February 2012 10:10:47 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34760/Creative%2520Team.html Creative Team – Manchester – c£40k (each) One of the top marketing and advertising agencies outside of London is looking for a creative team (Art Director and Copywriter) to join their highly-respected creative department, based in Cheshire / South Manchester. You MUST be an award-winning, media-neutral creative team to be considered for this role. You will currently be working within an integrated marketing agency on well-known national/international brands, leading the concepts for exciting marketing and advertising campaigns. You will be happy collaborating with designers, creative directors and other creative teams. This role is NOT suitable for someone who has been a Creative Director in the past and, unfortunately, these applications will not be considered. You will be a part of one of the most talented creative departments outside of London, working across truly integrated marketing campaigns, covering TV, radio, press, outdoor, DM, SP, POS, online, mobile and social media. You should be able to show a similar variety in your portfolio. 30 January 2012 17:05:06 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34730/PR%2520Account%2520Manager.html Large, award winning, integrated Cheshire based agency require a PR Account Manager or a Senior Account Manager. You must have a solid PR Agency background and have experience in running PR and social media campaigns for Consumer Clients. You will be advising on reputational issues and coming up with compelling ideas that work across traditional and digital channels. A great opportunity to work on some really exciting and well known brands. 26 January 2012 15:03:30 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34651/Account%2520Executive.html Account Executive £16-18k Manchester One of Manchester’s best creative agencies, with an outstanding reputation is looking for an Account Executive. You should have circa 1 years agency experience, though outstanding candidates with 3-6 months placement experience would also be considered, ideally in an integrated agency where you have been exposed to a variety of offline and online campaigns. Keen to progress and develop your experience, you will get the opportunity to work closely with senior members of the agency, who will assist you in the development of your skills and knowledge. An agency which looks after it’s staff very well, and is well thought of within the industry. M6804 25 January 2012 12:12:46 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34632/Freelance%2520Web%2520Designer%2520%2F%2520Front%2520End%2520Developer.html Due to increase in client needs we are currently looking for freelance Web Designers and Front End Developers for on site work in the North West. The main requirements/projects involve HTML email design and builds, front end web development (HTML, CSS and Flash). If you are also able to code PHP this would be highly advantageous. If you feel you fit the bill then please send your CV and web samples through asap. Ideal candidates will have existing freelance experience but this isn’t essential. 25 January 2012 12:12:22 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34631/Freelance%2520Creative%2520Artworkers.html We are currently on the lookout for freelance Artworkers with a strong eye for design to cover long and short term bookings in the North West area. Rates vary depending on project so flexibility on pay is a must. Some bookings do require freelancers to work shift patterns, so again flexibility in your availability and working hours would be highly advantageous. The main software requirements include InDesign, Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop. If you feel this sounds like you and you are free during February, March and April then please send your CV through asap. Please note that all freelance work will need to be completed on site so you must live locally. 17 January 2012 11:11:28 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34484/Online%2520Account%2520Manager%2520.html My client, a leading online marketing agency based in Cheshire is currently expanding and is actively looking for a new Digital Account Manager or a Senior Account Executive with the desire to take the next step up! A market leader in online marketing, currently working with some of the UK’s leading brands, you will cover all aspects of online marketing, including web analytics, email marketing and website usability. Supporting the client services Director, you will build the agency profile and demonstrate the real value of service to new and existing clients. Your key responsibilities will include: • Sole responsibility for a number of existing accounts and support to the CSD on a number of large accounts within the agency • Delivering excellent client service across all online platforms • Developing and maintaining a strong relationship with both new and existing clients • Collating clear and insightful briefs • Negotiating client fees and budgets • Accurately cost client projects, ensuring they are delivered in time and within budget • Supporting the Accounts when out of the office To be considered for this you must be a proven agency Account Manager, with a real passion for online marketing. You must be able to communicate at all levels, have excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects. You will have a general understanding of all media channels, as well as a good knowledge of digital marketing including web design and build. 17 January 2012 11:11:13 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34483/Online%2520Account%2520Executive%2520.html My client is one of regions leading online marketing agencies with a growing reputation across the UK. With continued growth throughout 2011 and on the back of two new major client wins they are currently looking for an Account Executive to join their team. Under the guidance of an Account Director, you will be responsible for day to day contact for the maintenance of the client and agency relationship. Managing various online marketing campaigns, you will get the opportunity to learn about web banners, email marketing, paid for search engine marketing as well as web optimisation. Working within a young and dynamic team, this is a fantastic opportunity to work within an agency who are at the forefront of online marketing. To be considered for this role, you will be a bright and motivated individual with a real passion for an online marketing focused company. You will be well organised, hardworking, have excellent attention to detail and be able to demonstrate strong analytical skills. 13 January 2012 17:05:57 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34427/New%2520Business%2520Executive.html Manchester This Manchester city centre digital agency is really kicking on and are recruiting in several business areas. Growth means that an extra pair of hands is needed for the new business team as the directors are so busy. They work across web design and digital marketing for a wide range of e-commerce and corporate clients. You will be responsible for creating new business opportunities from cold, including research and lead generation and will support senior members of staff in presentation, pitch and tender preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and bright candidate who has some experience in creating appointments that are well-qualified. Please contact us for further information 13 January 2012 17:05:02 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34426/Digital%2520Designer%2FDeveloper.html Manchester This city centre integrated agency need a digital designer / front end developer to help develop their digital arm working with web designers and clients creating website, mobile sites, apps and eshots Your experience should include some of the following: • Knowledge of web standards and cross-browser compatibility issues. • Knowledge in web design accessibility and WAI standards, information architecture, content structure and presentation. • Good knowledge of graphics software such as Adobe Fireworks and Adobe Photoshop, particularly optimising images for the Web. • HTML/XHTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, ASP, SQL, VBScript, PHP and Lasso. • ]MySQL, MS SQL Server and MS Access. 13 January 2012 15:03:25 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34415/PPC%2520Specialist.html Dealing with projects in the UK and abroad, our well regarded client is a leading digital marketing agency with innovative strategies in search marketing. Our client is looking for an ambitious individual to integrate into our their team as a PPC Manager. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 year’s PPC experience, have proven client management and strategic skills and be a strong team player keen to develop both themselves and the team. As PPC Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of client’s PPC campaigns. Setting up accounts, bid management, optimisation, reporting and strategy will all fall within your remit, as will research, testing and client communication. You will also be responsible for helping to train and mentor new staff and ensuring that the team as a whole stays ahead of the curve in an ever-changing industry. You will need to have a proven track record of delivering results for your clients and improving performance across such metrics as ROI and CPA Conversion. Optimisation, planning and forecasting will also feature within the role. Our client offers exceptional career prospects to the right candidates and the chance to work at a progressive international digital agency. 13 January 2012 15:03:55 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34414/Digital%2520Project%2520Manager.html Our client is a market leader in their field within digital agency arena, boasting an excellent reputation with their customers. Due to a period of growth an exciting opportunity for a Digital Project Manager has arisen. This role is key to delivering continued growth and supporting the business’s investment in pioneering digital marketing. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following: • Plan the forwarding digital marketing strategies for a number if high profile clients • Managing digital marketing projects and strategy to facilitate growth, including but not limited to the following 3 popular channels: social media, mobile and content • Working closely with clients, identifying their needs and making recommendations • Ensure seamless integration for clients and their offline activity • To track and report digital marketing activity to ensure continued growth • Reporting on key performance indicators and take accountability for managing effective digital marketing projects and development plans • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, content management systems and other appropriate systems and platforms The ideal candidate will have proven success in a Digital Marketing/ Project Management role, ideally in an agency setting. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Digital Marketing Manager with bags of enthusiasm to thrive in a challenging role with one of the UK’s most respected digital agencies. All interested candidates should attach an updated CV. 12 January 2012 18:06:58 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34382/Account%2520Manager%2520.html This hugely successful retail focused agency is currently looking for TWO new Account Managers to help support one of the biggest retail brand names in the UK. This role will see you work closely with a team of creative and production artworkers to work across a range of tactical publications, including door drops, national press and Direct Mail. Reporting into the Account Director, you will be involved in pro-actively evolving the account, developing client relationships, managing the day to day running of the account, and liaising with all necessarily parties to ensure the publication is delivered on time and within budget. To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced Account Manager and MUST have a strong agency background. This is fast paced, constantly evolving account and so you must be ready to hit the ground running and be able to work within a vibrant environment. 12 January 2012 16:04:58 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/34376/Business%2520Development%2520Manager.html Business Development Manager Manchester £32-38k with £55k OTE + Benefits We seek a pro-active individual who has proven sales experience selling into telecoms and financial institutions with a B2B solution sell. This is not a cultivating sales role but more of a hunter who can boldly go………….and squeeze the ‘pips’ from granite! The successful candidate will enjoy the rewards of working in a team within a large corporation and the security that a major player with vast backing provides. Good money! Good atmosphere! A place where going to work is fun! M6828