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Paid Social Director | Agency
Yorkshire
Paid Social Director wanted for awesome Leeds marketing agency! This outstanding agency have experienced exceptional growth over the past number of years, and now require a Paid Social Director to join their ranks. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ paid social experience, agency side. Working closely with colleagues across the agency, you will have full ownership of paid social activity and take the lead in the planning and implementation of paid social campaigns for clients in a range of industries, and work closely with your colleagues in the organic social team to deliver integrated campaigns. You will be both creative and commercial, as comfortable overseeing the creation of engaging content as you are devising paid social strategies to deliver measurable ROI. In return, you will join one of Yorkshire’s best-known agencies and work among an incredibly talented team in a creative and collaborative environment, with full autonomy in your role, and an unrivalled salary and benefits package! Leeds Paid Social Directors, this one won’t be around for long so apply today with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Client Director | Media Agency
Central London
Client Director wanted in London for national marketing agency network! This awesome agency is going from strength-to-strength, winning loads of new clients and with big plans for further growth. With expertise across media, shopper, and promotional marketing, they are now looking for a Client Director to join the team and support their recent wins, taking the lead with clients and guiding a multi-talented and enthusiastic team. The successful candidate will have a background within a media agency environment and have progressed up the ladder to Account Director level or above, with demonstrable experience of delivering real results for your clients. Candidates without media or shopper agency experience will not be considered. You will be both strategic and entrepreneurial, and ideally have experience of being involved in the launch of a new business proposition. As a senior member of the team you will be required to provide both commercial and team leadership, to generate new business and maximise revenue streams, and develop and guide junior colleagues. Experience in both programmatic and proximity OOH, ideally across FMCG brands, is hugely desirable. But what’s in it for you? The opportunity to join a top agency network and activate campaigns for big name brands, with an unrivalled culture and team environment. With fantastic development and progression opportunities, they offer a generous salary and benefits package, and work in cool Central London offices! This one is not to be missed, so apply today with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Midweight Graphic Designer
Central London
A leading creative marketing agency with a global reach, is looking for a standout mid weight creative for an immediate start at their London based studio. The agency prides itself on two decades of creating meaningful and engaging work that places strategy, content and creativity at the core of what they do – they are a multi-disciplinary studio and will require a highly passionate and dedicated individual, who approaches each project in an innovative and ambitious manner. Due to the varied nature of their client portfolio, a creative marketing agency background is essential, with at least 4 years’ experience in a client facing design role. You will have the ability to collaborate effectively from concept through to completion within a team of talented multi- disciplinary designers and have a strong eye for detail with impeccable time management and project management skills. A can-do attitude and the desire to learn will provide exciting routes of progression for the right candidate. In addition to the above you will have expert command of Adobe CC and MS office, as well as a portfolio showcasing innovative work with high impact across print, digital and social. To apply for this challenging and rewarding role within an ambitious company, send your CV and Portfolio to amelie@becomeuk.com
Midweight Creative Designer
Central London
One of London’s leading Health and Wellness agencies is looking for a talented mid weight creative to join their friendly team! This exciting role would suit an outgoing and ambitious designer, looking to make a progressive step in their career. Although experience in the health sector is not essential, an interest or knowledge of design in life sciences / medical would be very advantageous. As part of the creative team, the main focus of the role is on digital – from web to video, presentation and animation, producing visually engaging, high quality work. You will also be looking after some artwork and print design, so good knowledge of various disciplines is essential. We are looking for a talented and collaborative creative, who can dissect a brief and contribute multiple concepts and ideas through to execution and delivery. To be considered, we are looking for a designer with over 3 years creative agency experience, who can not only demonstrate an impressive portfolio of varied work but also be able to articulate idea generation and contribution to overall projects. Experience of working within digital is key, therefore knowledge of WordPress/ CMS platforms would be highly advantageous, along with a willingness to learn some aspects of code. You must be confident in your ability to present to both internal teams and external clients, and accomplished communication skills. Expert knowledge of Adobe Premier, After Effects, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop is essential for this role. To apply and find out more about this amazing opportunity – send your CV and Portfolio to amelie@becomeuk.com
Account Director | Marketing Agency
Manchester
Leading Manchester creative agency are looking for an Account Director to join the team! This fantastic agency is renowned across the North for the quality of their work, and due to continued growth are looking for an Account Director to work across their portfolio of big brand clients. The successful Account Director will be fully integrated across multiple online and offline channels, although digital experience is essential, ideally encompassing SEO, PPC, content, design, and more. You will be equally strong creatively and strategically, with strong commercial acumen in order to cultivate and develop your accounts. Experienced working across multiple brands, you will be a confident presence with your clients, and a strong leader within the agency. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to join one of the North’s most highly respected agencies and work among a hugely talented team in a creative and collaborative environment. You’ll also work across an exciting mix of brands, with a generous salary and benefits package, and unrivalled training and progression opportunities! Manchester Account Directors, this one won’t be around for long. Apply today with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Planner | Marketing | 12-Month Contract
Manchester
Our client, a nationally renowned marketing agency, is looking for an experienced Planner to join the team on a 12 month maternity cover contract, with planning responsibility for some of the agency’s highest profile clients. The successful Planner will oversee research and take a leading role in presenting findings and insights to guide meaningful strategic recommendations. You will maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within the account handling and creative teams to deliver optimal solutions for your client’s needs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record working in a similar position, agency-side. You will be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of both online and offline marketing techniques and processes, and possess an excellent grasp of market research techniques. As an experienced Planner, you will be used to working across a range of high-level clients, and managing a range of stakeholders both internally and externally. This is a multi-faceted role, the successful candidate will be part channel planner, part digital planner, and part business analyst. This is an amazing opportunity to join a highly respected agency and work with a range of big-brand clients. You will also receive unrivalled training and development opportunities and a generous salary and benefits package! Manchester Planners, apply today with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Account Director | Marketing | FMCG
Manchester
Account Director wanted in Manchester for one of the North's leading marketing agencies! This outstanding agency have been in business for many years and have developed a reputation for producing outstanding work across a range of marketing channels. They are now looking for an Account Director to take the lead with a range of predominately Consumer and FMCG clients. The role will include Shopper, Retail, Promotional, DM, and some Digital activity, along with providing an exceptional level of client service, and guidance to junior members of the team. The successful Account Director will have a minimum of 4 years agency experience -candidates without agency experience will not be considered. You will already be at Account Director level, or a Senior Account Manager looking to take the next step, and be fully integrated across numerous marketing channels. You will be equally creative and commercially minded, as comfortable planning and implementing campaigns as you are developing and cultivating key accounts and winning new business. You will be an excellent communicator and incredibly organised, an influential team leader and a dynamic presence when representing the agency. If successful, you’ll have the opportunity to join one of the North’s top marketing agencies, with one of the most impressive client portfolios in the business. You’ll work with a super-talented team across high-value clients - with a genuine team environment, an emphasis on training and development, a generous salary and benefits package, and loads of fun perks! Manchester Account Director’s, apply today with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
3D Specialist / Animator
Central London
One of the UK’s leading communications group, specialising in healthcare, is on the lookout for a superstar 3D Specialist / Animator to join their in house digital agency. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious team, working within the creative department. Your role will mainly be producing complex 3D animations on designated projects for various clients – you will be required to create storyboards and establish the “look and feel”, so a strong understanding for concepts and strategy will be essential. We are looking for someone who can also demonstrate strong proficiency in AR/VR/MR production. Along with the above, other duties will include taking part in understanding and de-constructing briefs by contributing creative ideas and effective solutions with a conceptual approach. Good project management skills are also key to ensure guidelines are being adhered to, along with acute awareness of the project life cycle. We are looking for a collaborative team player, passionate about producing high quality work within brand guidelines to achieve standards of a high quality in accordance with client needs and requirements. Proven experience of working with Autodesk 3DS Max/Maya, After Effects, Unity and AR/VR production tools is a must, along with strong modelling, texturing, lighting and animation skills. To apply for this role, please send your CV and Portfolio to amelie@becomeuk.com!
Digital PR & Outreach Manager | Agency
Manchester
Digital PR & Outreach Manager wanted for fast-growing Manchester agency! This awesome is undergoing a period of impressive growth and are now looking for a Digital PR & Outreach Manager to join the team and help deliver outstanding work for their impressive portfolio of clients. To be successful, you’ll have a minimum of 2 years Digital PR experience, agency-side. You’ll have a proven track record of delivering successful link-building and outreach campaigns, generating significant coverage and conversion for your clients, and have access to a strong network of influencers and bloggers. You’ll also be experienced in working across multiple industries and sectors, and collaborating with other teams within the agency, particularly across Content and SEO. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to join one of the North’s fastest growing digital agencies and work among a hugely talented team in a creative and collaborative environment. You’ll also work in cool offices, with a generous salary and benefits package, and unrivalled training and progression opportunities! Manchester Digital PR & Outreach Managers, this one won’t be around for long. Apply today with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Senior Content Strategist | B2B Agency
Manchester
Senior Content Strategist wanted for outstanding Manchester agency! Due to sustained growth and a host of new client wins, this exceptional agency is now looking for a Senior Content Strategist to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will have a number of years’ experience in a similar role, agency-side, working across B2B clients. You will be a conceptual thinker who can interpret complex subject matter to create engaging copy for a range of high value clients, from blogs to white papers and everything in between! As Senior Content Strategist, you will be responsible for producing both short & long copy for multiple campaigns, so the ability to gain an in-depth understanding of your clients and the brief is essential. Excellent communication skills are a must too, as you will be required to mentor junior colleagues and work collaboratively with various teams across the agency. In return, you’ll join one of Manchester’s most successful agencies at a super exciting time in their evolution, and work with a talented team in a friendly and collaborative environment. These guys offer a generous salary and benefits package, excellent training and development opportunities, and they like to have fun too! Manchester Senior Content Strategists, apply today with your CV and work samples to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Planning Manager
South London
An expanding specialist agency is looking for a Planning Manager to join their central team in London. Reporting to the Planning Director you will be developing campaign responses across three agency brands, developing market leading client campaigns, creating ideas and developing strategies that will deliver results. You will need to demonstrate clear marketing knowledge & expertise from an agency planning background, strategy role or client-side experience. Previous experience in media planning or planning shopper campaigns is key to this role. You will also need a proven track record in creating marketing plans for brands that have delivered results and have an ability to analyse data to show relevant insights. You will need a good balance of creativity and commerciality and be able to liaise with multiple stakeholders to deliver excellent client service. This role requires someone who can work in a fast paced environment across multiple projects & subject matters. A fantastic opportunity to join a growing agency who work on impressive well recognised client brands! As well as a competitive salary, this agency offers a bonus scheme and benefits. Please send your CV through to justin@becomeuk.com
PR Account Manager | B2C
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 | B2C
Manchester
PR Account Executive wanted in Manchester for one of the North’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, and 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 an incredibly 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!
Freelance Recruitment Consultant
Other Locations
Become Part of Our Team! We are looking to recruit a Freelance Recruitment Consultant to work alongside the existing Freelance team here in Manchester covering the London & Home Counties areas. This is a successful, established & warm desk where New Business Development is key. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to cover all London locations! You might be living in London currently – or you may live in the North West and have existing relationships with London clients? – either way, this is your chance to get your teeth into a busy & vibrant established market with some of our impressive existing clients! We’re open to ideas and applicants, so drop us a line!... Ideally you will have 2-3 years+ London recruitment experience in the Freelance/Contract/Temp market and an interest/passion in the creative field eg: Digital, Design, Marketing, Client Services or PR etc. About Us: Become is a specialist digital & creative recruitment agency. Our Manchester & London offices are based in the heart of the city centre, within easy reach of transport routes, bars, restaurants & great shops! We also have established offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. We work with some of the most creative individuals, agencies and brands across the UK and have excellent connections within the creative, digital & clients services space. We cover Freelance, permanent and contract briefs in an exciting sector with impressive client names and talented candidates. We offer a competitive basic salary along with a rewarding commission structure and great benefits! Please apply in confidence to justin@becomeuk.com Interviews will be done via video initially. We may suggest a social distanced meet & greet during the final interview stages (depending on government guidance). A normal flexible working week will consist of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home (things will change when government guidance changes). Our offices & building space are fully compliant with all Covid-19 measures.
Digital Recruitment Consultant - Manchester or London
Other Locations
Become Part of Our Team: Become are recruiting for a Digital Recruitment Consultant to join our friendly team! Based in either our Manchester or London locations. The ideal candidate will be a Mid to Senior level consultant with a background in the Digital & Tech sectors. You must have e-awareness, a strong digital presence, an in-depth understanding of the social media world and have your finger on the pulse of emerging new digital trends and advancements. You will need to able to talk intelligently & comprehensively about digital requirements & technologies. Your role will involve integrating with the digital community and forming strong working relations with leading influential digital heads of the industry. Ideally you'll be an established recruiter who has experience working in the Digital & Tech recruitment sectors. A strong new business developer who can combine self-start with consultative relationship approach. Previous proven experience recruiting for some/all of the following skill sectors would be ideal UX/UI, Front-end Developers, Back-end Developers, Full Stack Developers, SEO, PPC, Paid, CRM, Social and HTML Email Developers. We recruit for the North West, Yorkshire, London and Home Counties locations, so happy to consider anyone from across the UK who cover different geographical locations (including Europe). About Us: Become is a specialist digital & creative recruitment agency with established offices in Manchester, London, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. We work with some of the most well-known agencies and brands across the UK and have excellent connections within the creative, digital & clients services space. We cover Freelance, permanent and contract briefs in an exciting sector with impressive client names and talented candidates. We offer a competitive basic salary along with a rewarding commission structure and great benefits! Please apply in confidence to justin@becomeuk.com Interviews will be done via video initially. We may suggest a social distanced meet & greet during the final interview stages (depending on government guidance). A normal flexible working week will consist of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home (things will change when government guidance changes). Our offices & building space are fully compliant with all Covid-19 measures.
Account Manager | MedComms | Publications
Manchester
Account Manager wanted in Manchester for leading Medical Communications agency! This outstanding agency have been around for over 20 years, and have emerged as industry leaders within their specialist field - pharmaceutical, scientific, and medical communications. Due to sustained growth, they are looking for an Account Manager to join their team. The successful Account Manager will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience within a MedComms agency. Applicants without medical communications experience will not be considered. You will have a proven knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and MedComms, be proficient in account planning, and be a client-focused leader within the account management team. You must be equally strategic and commercially minded, and focused on driving organic growth of your accounts, working collaboratively with various teams across the agency. A key feature of this role is delivery of publications campaigns, so having publications experience is a huge advantage! If successful, you’ll join one of the UK’s leading medical communications agencies, with access to a global network and a hugely impressive client portfolio. With unrivalled training and development opportunities, a generous salary and benefits package, and a supportive team environment, this role won’t be around for long. Manchester MedComms Account Managers - Apply today with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
Digital Marketing Manager | Agency
Manchester
Awesome Manchester agency are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to join the team! This outstanding agency is renowned across the North for the quality of their work, and due to continued growth are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to work across their portfolio of big brand clients. The successful Digital Marketing Manager will be experienced across all digital channels, from organic and paid social, to content strategy, SEO, and paid media. You will be equally strong creatively and strategically, and hands-on in terms of implementation. Experienced working across multiple brands, you will also be a confident presence with your clients, competent in the use of Google Analytics, and skilled in integrating digital with wider marketing and PR activity. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to join one of Manchester’s best-known integrated agencies and work among a hugely talented team in a creative and collaborative environment. You’ll also work in cool city centre offices, although they are flexible at the moment due to Covid, with a generous salary and benefits package! Manchester Digital Marketing Managers, this one won’t be around for long. Apply today with your CV to stephen@becomeuk.com!
