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Account Manager | Marketing
Manchester
Account Manager wanted for fab North Manchester marketing agency! This agency has been in business for a number of years and has helped a host of brands stand out from the crowd and look great, thanks to their creative flair and strategic nous. Due to continued and sustained growth, they now require an Account Manager to join the team and manage a range of integrated campaigns for their impressive client base. The successful Account Manager will have a strong background in marketing client services, in a fast-paced agency environment. This role will involve working across multiple channels, including digital, social, print and more, so you will be experienced across cross-channel, through-the-line campaigns, and thrive on high pressure situations and quick turnarounds. You will have the ability to think both strategically and creatively, and a commercial mindset in order to grow and develop your client accounts. This is an opportunity for an already established Account Manager to take their career to the next level. You’ll join an award-winning team with a renowned agency culture, who consistently achieve exceptional results and go above and beyond for clients. All this with a generous salary and benefits package! Manchester Account Managers – apply with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Designer
Central London
Fantastic opportunity for a Designer to join a fully integrated agency based in the heart of London! You will be working on a variety of amazing clients, working across both print & digital media. Projects will include Photoshop Retouching, email design, mailers, leaflets, adverts, OOH, branding, banners, web, social and full campaign work. It is important that you can manage several projects at any one time, be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, be able to prioritise workloads and have excellent attention to detail. The ability to take projects through to artwork ready stage is also key. This agency also offer a superb benefits package to go along with an awesome working environment! Please send your CV and portfolio samples through to mcr@becomeuk.com
Account Manager | Software
Manchester
Account Manager wanted for outstanding Tech business! Our client, a leading software company who are part of a global marketing agency network, are looking for an Account Manager to join their awesome Manchester team. The business has developed a market-leading software product and are now looking for an Account Manager who can understand their client’s requirements, help tailor the product to their needs, and provide professional support and training to help them understand how to maximise their usage of the product. The successful candidate will have at least 3 year’s experience in Client Services or Account Management, and it goes without saying you will possess outstanding communication and inter-personal skills. A background within tech, digital, or software is preferred - you will be required to effectively interpret and explain the technicalities of the product, so some technical nous is essential. You will also need to be commercially minded, and quick to spot opportunities to develop and cultivate your client’s accounts. If successful, you will have the opportunity to join a renowned global network, with a market-leading product. You will receive the highest standard of training and development, a generous salary and benefits package, and huge opportunities for further progression. These guys like to have fun too, with a genuine team environment, and work from cool city centre offices! Manchester Account Managers, this one won’t be around for long so apply today with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
WordPress Developer
Central London
A fantastic agency in the heart of London is looking for a WordPress Developer to join their team! The winning candidate must have knowledge in: - WordPress experience is essential - Excellent knowledge of Responsive Design, HTML & CSS (SASS or LESS) - Strong knowledge of JavaScript (jQuery and Vanilla) - Strong knowledge of PHP and MySQL - Experience with WooCommerce - Experience with custom WordPress theme & plugin development with Advanced Custom Fields WordPress plugin - Some knowledge of REST APIs and Linux operating systems (Centos / Ubuntu) - GULP and GIT knowledge would be a bonus but not essential. Great opportunity to take your career to the next step and work with a variety of recognised brands in both b2b and b2c! If you would like to know more information about the role please email your CV and Portfolio over to alastairking@becomeuk.com
Planning Director | Marketing Agency
Yorkshire
Our client, a global marketing agency network, is looking for a Planning Director to join their Leeds team! The successful Planning Director will focus on owned channels – brand identity, customer experience, packaging/in-store, tech, identity, innovation – and will be required to advise and consult on the role Tech can play in marketing. As Planning Director, you will take a leading role in presenting findings and insights to guide meaningful strategic recommendations and deliver optimal solutions for your client’s needs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing integrated marketing strategies across the customer journey, agency-side. You will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of both online and offline marketing techniques, and possess an excellent grasp of analytical processes. As an experienced Planner, you will be used to working across high-level clients, and managing a range of stakeholders both internally and externally. This is an amazing opportunity for a Planning Director to join a global agency and work across a range of high-profile campaigns. You will also benefit from unrivalled training and development opportunities, a generous salary and benefits package, and work with a super talented team! Leeds Planning Directors, apply today with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Mid Weight Designer
Yorkshire
A creative brand design agency based in West Yorkshire is looking to recruit a Mid Weight Designer for their studio. This is an exciting period of growth for this agency and they’re looking to strengthen their Design team with someone who has previous packaging design experience. Essential skills include Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign, along with creative flair and an eye for detail. You will be working across some well-known brands, as well as some new start-up companies. Creativity is key and the ability to interpret client briefs into stunning designs is essential. You will need a strong portfolio with a mix of packaging, branding, some corporate and digital samples of work. Please send your CV and work samples through to mcr@becomeuk.com
Creative Director
Yorkshire
A Creative brand design agency based in West Yorkshire is looking to recruit a Creative Director for their organisation. You will lead in the strategic creative direction of a number of well-known brands & some new household names too. You will need to be a Design Director that’s multidimensional and has experience working on branding, packaging, retail and FMCG, as well as some corporate and also digital projects. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential, as are strong leadership abilities and being able to motivate the design team. You will be working alongside other creatives on pitch work for new business. You will need to have a proven track record of leading successful teams, creative thinking and an award-winning portfolio of work. Fantastic opportunity to be part of an international brand strategy, creative & design agency on some well-known client brands. Please send your CV and work samples through to mcr@becomeuk.com
Senior Designer
Yorkshire
International brand strategy, creative & design agency based in West Yorkshire is looking for a Senior Designer to join their team. Ideally, you will have come from a packaging design background and have some experience in corporate and digital projects too. This role would suit someone who understands the world of brands and is passionate about the industry. Excellent communication skills are key, along with the ability to liaise with clients on occasion. A strong creative design portfolio is essential for this role and previous experience contributing to pitch work is advantageous. This is an exciting time of growth for this successful expanding agency. You will be working on some really well-known client brands, as well as some fresh new companies too! Please send your CV and work samples to mcr@becomeuk.com
PR Account Manager | Consumer
Manchester
One of Manchester’s leading PR agencies are looking for a PR Account Manager to join the team and support a number of new client wins! The year so far has brought expansion, new clients, and industry recognition, and with huge future plans this fab agency are looking for an equally awesome PR Account Manager to work across a range of Consumer clients, including some household name brands! The successful PR Account Manager will have at least 3 year’s Consumer PR experience, agency side. You will have access to a strong network of contacts within the Consumer press and among online influencers. It goes without saying that you will be an outstanding writer, and use your skills to really get under the skin of brands and generate a buzz for your clients. But what’s in it for you? You’ll be joining one of Manchester’s coolest agencies at an incredibly exciting time in their evolution. You’ll join a super-talented and creative team, and work across some of the UK’s best-known brands, with loads of fun perks. All with a generous salary and benefits package, in fab city centre offices! Manchester PR Account Managers – apply with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
PR Account Executive | PR Agency
Manchester
PR Account Executive wanted for one of Manchester’s leading PR agencies! Based in the heart of Manchester, this agency has grown to become one of the North’s most successful and respected PR agencies. With a client portfolio comprised of household name brands, they continue to win new clients, awards, and accolades. They are now looking for a talented PR Account Executive to join their team. To be successful, previous experience working in a fast-paced agency environment is essential. A minimum of 12 months experience is required. It goes without saying you will be an exceptional writer, along with having excellent Digital PR and Social Media skills. Equally important are your client services abilities – you’ll often be the first point of contact for your clients, and will thrive on delivering campaigns that exceed their expectations. But what’s in it for you? The opportunity to join a successful and dynamic agency at a super-exciting period in their evolution. Working with and learning from a super-talented team, you’ll have huge opportunity to develop and progress your career. You’ll also work in cool city-centre offices, with a generous salary and benefits package! Manchester PR Account Executives, apply today with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
PR Account Manager | B2B
Manchester
PR Account Manager wanted for leading Manchester B2B agency! In business for many years, these guys are leaders in the field of B2B PR and have the awards to back it up. Due to ongoing and sustained growth, they now require a PR Account Manager to join the team. This truly talented team really know their stuff, and need a PR Account Manager with the skills to match. To be successful, you will have at least 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced agency environment across B2B clients. This role is also open to candidates at Senior Account Manager level, so if you have a few years additional experience please don’t hesitate to apply! With your expertise being in B2B, it goes without saying you will be an outstanding writer and used to creating engaging content from challenging and complex subject matter. You will also be a whizz with Social Media, and be equally comfortable spotting opportunities for gaining media coverage as you are mentoring and developing junior members of the team. This is an awesome opportunity for an experienced yet ambitious candidate, and won’t be around for long. Apply today with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Senior PR Account Executive | Consumer
Manchester
After a record year, one of Manchester’s coolest Consumer PR agencies are looking for a Senior PR Account Executive to join the team and help them smash 2020! 2019 brought expansion, new clients, and further recognition, and with huge plans for 2020 this fab agency are looking for an equally awesome Senior PR Account Executive to work across a range of Consumer clients, in industries such as lifestyle, food & drink, entertainment, and much more. To be successful, a minimum of 2 years experience in a fast-paced agency environment is essential, working across B2C clients. You will either already be at Senior PR Account Executive level, or be an established AE looking to make the next step up. It goes without saying you will be an exceptional writer, along with having outstanding Digital PR and Social Media skills. Equally important are your client services abilities - you will be the go-to girl or guy for your clients and will thrive on exceeding their expectations! But what’s in it for you? The opportunity to join one of Manchester’s fastest growing PR agencies, and with a client portfolio that includes some of the coolest clubs, festivals, and events in the UK and Europe, loads of fun perks are standard! You’ll also develop your skillset working with a super talented team, work in cool city centre offices, all with a generous salary and benefits package! Manchester Senior PR Account Executives – apply with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Junior Designer
Central London
A fantastic integrated agency in Soho is looking for a Junior Designer to join their team. You will be supported and mentored by senior members of the team helping them design multidisciplinary projects across print and digital. They’re looking for someone with a great portfolio and a creative flair with excellent attention to detail. Great opportunity for someone to kickstart their career, if you would like to be considered please email over your CV and portfolio (pdf or link) to alastairking@becomeuk.com
Account Manager | Creative Agency
Home Counties
Account Manager wanted for awesome Kent based marketing agency! This fab agency has been in business for many years and have helped a host of brands stand out from the crowd and look great, thanks to their creative flair and strategic nous. Due to continued growth and new client wins, they now require an Account Manager to join the team and manage a range of integrated campaigns for their impressive client base. The successful Account Manager will have a strong background in client services, in a fast-paced agency environment. This role will involve working across multiple channels, including creative, branding, print, and digital, so you will be experienced across cross-channel, through-the-line campaigns, and thrive on high pressure situations and quick turnarounds. You will have the ability to think both strategically and creatively, and a commercial mindset in order to grow and develop your client accounts! This is an opportunity for an already established Account Manager, or a strong Senior Account Executive looking for a step up. You’ll join an award-winning team with a renowned agency culture, who consistently achieve exceptional results and go above and beyond for clients! Kent Account Managers – apply with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Copywriter
Manchester
Well respected creative design agency based in Central Manchester is looking for a Copywriter to join their creative team. They are open to Senior level Copywriters or Mid-weight level. You will be working with some large, well known brands, supporting the Creative Head and developing your craft. Ideally you will have experience with brand writing - covering vision, purpose and tone-of-voice. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an award winning agency on some impressive client accounts! You will be given guidance and development by some of the leading senior creatives in the industry. Please send your CV and work samples through to me - mcr@becomeuk.com
Technical SEO Executive | Digital Agency
Manchester
Technical SEO Executive required for leading Manchester digital agency! This full-service digital agency, established for many years in Manchester and with industry leading SEO expertise, are going through a period of exceptional growth and require a Technical SEO Executive to join the team and support in the delivery of a wide range of Technical SEO tasks. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally agency side. You will be highly data driven, with the ability to monitor, analyse, and report on your client’s websites, utilising your findings to provide recommendations and implement SEO fixes. You will also have a good working knowledge of tools such as Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, Deep Crawl, and Moz, and a knowledge of how SEO integrates within the overall digital strategy. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to take your career to the next level within this outstanding agency. Working as part of a super-talented team in a creative and collaborative environment, you will benefit from unrivalled training, development, and progression opportunities, all with a generous salary and benefits package, in cool offices! Manchester Technical SEO Executives – apply with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Account Manager | POS
Manchester
POS Account Manager wanted in Manchester for a global marketing agency! This agency has been in business for many years and has an international presence with offices across the world, and one of the most impressive client portfolios in the business. Due to continued and sustained growth, they now require a POS Account Manager to join the team and manage the design and implementation of permanent retail displays. The successful Account Manager will have a strong background in client services in a fast-paced agency environment. The main focus of this role is planning and implementing POS installations for clients in the retail sector, so you will have strong knowledge of POS techniques and processes, across a range of materials. You will thrive on high-pressure situations and quick turnarounds, and won’t be fazed by demanding clients! This is an opportunity for an already established Account Manager to join a super-talented team with outstanding leadership, who consistently achieve exceptional results and go above and beyond for clients, with unrivalled opportunity for progression and development. Manchester POS Account Managers – apply with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Artworker
Manchester
Creative agency based in Manchester is looking for an Artworker to join their studio. Working on a well known UK wide brand, your role will be to produce a variety of projects such as press, OOH, POS, branding, direct mail, email, display, web, social, animation & video. You will need a solid background in print production processes working across a range of sectors and brands. Your portfolio will need to contain a strong range of artwoking samples. This role requires someone with quick & accurate artworking skills, along with a keen eye for layout. You must have previous experience working to brand guidelines and a good understanding of typography & space. The ability to work to tight deadlines is key. Fantastic opportunity to work at a large agency name with a well known client brand! Please send your CV & work samples through to antonia@becomeuk.com
