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4 days ago
Conceptual Copywriter Birmingham £50,000 - £55,000 We are proud to be supporting a brilliantly creative and hugely ambitious, central Birmingham based marketing consultancy that’s on the hunt for a talented Conceptual Copywriter to join it’s growing team! This agency’s approach is unlike any other. They have a model that allows them to uncover the detail of a brand, its audience, what it stands for and then create a powerful brand proposition, brand assets and campaign work that makes it stand out far above the competition. This agency is about doing things differently, boldly and without boundaries. They’ve experienced huge growth over the past few years and have recruited and developed a team of strategists, marketeers and creatives who really are two steps ahead of the game. To support their ongoing growth they are now looking to recruit an experienced Conceptual Copywriter to lead and develop strategic direction for brand and marketing programs. As their brilliant new Conceptual Copywriter you’ll be: Working in partnership with Art Directors and Senior Creatives to come up with the big idea that will bring a brand or campaign to life and evolving it. Taking the lead from your strategy team, translating the theory into consumer facing concepts and copy that connect with your audience. Working on brand and campaign work and across a huge range of channels both online and in print. This agency is looking for a candidate who: Is an experienced Conceptual Copywriter that’s able to come up with the big ideas and translate that into engaging copy that connects with an audience across a range of channels. Has worked on a range of clients, creating concepts and copy for both brand and campaign work. Want to be a part of this agency’s unique journey? You can be – apply online to hear more! This brilliant business is central Birmingham based and team members collaborate together in the office 4 days a week so access to central Birmingham is essential. Ref: 50071 AA123
4 days ago
Motion Graphics & AI Designer Birmingham £40,000 - £45,000 A brilliantly creative and hugely ambitious, central Birmingham based marketing consultancy is looking for an exceptionally talented Motion Graphics & AI Designer to join its expanding team. This agency’s approach is unlike any other. They have a model that allows them to uncover the detail of a brand, its audience, what it stands for and then create a powerful brand proposition, brand assets and campaign work that makes it stand out far above the competition. This agency is about doing things differently, boldly and without boundaries, and this is where you come in! As a Motion Graphics & AI Designer within this super talented agency team you’ll be: - Working on both brand and campaign work for a huge range of household brands along with ambitious up and coming businesses. - Working really closely with your colleagues, focusing your time on bringing creative to life through motion design and video editing but pushing AI innovation alongside. - Nurturing creative concerts through to execution, lots of your time will be spent on motion design, along with developing your AI skills and driving it’s use within your creative. This agency is looking for a candidate who: Is a super talented Motion Graphics Designer who has a passion for AI and is looking to develop and grow this area of expertise. Portfolio wise, we need to see multi-channel brand and campaign, lots of motion and animation and some AI (AI work could be within your spare time or your work time – it’s the skill and passion we’re looking for!) Want to be a part of this agency’s unique journey? You can be – apply online to hear more! This brilliant business is central Birmingham based and team members collaborate together in the office 4 days a week so access to central Birmingham is essential. Ref: 50070 AA123
4 days ago
Social Media Executive Nottingham £23,0000 - £25,000 (neg) Pitch is excited to be supporting a Nottingham based PR agency in recruiting a talented new Social Media Executive to join its team! This agency work on a portfolio of B2B and B2C clients that range from up and coming SME businesses to high profile corporates. They have client service at the heart of everything they do, each and every member of their team is supported to deliver excellent output that is both engaging and focused on delivering results. This longstanding agency offers some great benefits including 25 days holiday (plus Christmas and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!) aswell as the opportunity to work from home a couple of days a week and a healthy training allowance too. Within this role you’ll: Work on some of the agency’s key clients, helping to create social first campaign ideas and then deliver these across a range of platforms. Have the chance to own the agency’s own social presence and manage their channels. Have the opportunity to work mainly on organic social but also some paid campaigns as well as content creation. Analysing and reporting on campaign effectiveness. We’re looking for a candidate who: Is a real social media enthusiast with a passion for social engagement and experience managing business, focused social media platforms. Has experience working in a social media position as part of an agency team. Is eager to learn and develop, staying on top of the ever-changing social landscape. If you’re a B2B social pro and think this sounds like a role you could excel in, please apply now! Ref: 50069 AA123
4 days ago
Senior Account Executive / Junior Account Manager – Marketing Agency £28,000 - £33,000 South Staffordshire (1 day per week onsite) Pitch is proud to be supporting a brilliant integrated marketing agency in recruiting a talented Senior Account Executive to join its growing team. Based in South Staffordshire, this agency is fully integrated with services across digital, design and PR & content. The team work with a vast array of clients in a variety of sectors but are true specialists in the new homes arena, working with some fantastic high-end clients, creating beautiful websites and marketing campaigns that deliver exceptional results. Their reputation within the industry is exceptional and their client retention rates back this up. They have a great culture and a real family feel, their team ethic is at their core and they work hard to maintain the culture they are so proud of. Over the past few years (and beyond!) they have maintained consistent growth and have continued to invest in their team and enhance their offering. They have a flexible approach to remote working, with one day a week in the office and 9-5 working hours (a change that was made to support a better work/life balance), a collaborative team approach is encouraged but they also appreciate that a strong element of home working can be a great benefit to the business and individual. As their newest Senior Account Executive you’ll: Take a lead on campaign delivery for a variety of exciting clients. Work on a vast array of marketing campaigns – from beautiful brochures or impactful social campaigns to engaging email communications, SEO and paid search. Manage some fantastic household brands, as well as established boutique businesses. Be supported by a team of experts internally to deliver work you’ll all be proud of across all marketing channels. We’re looking for a candidate who: Is an experienced Account Executive, or even an established Senior Account Executive or Marketing Executive looking for a role with a progression plan to Account Manager. Has great client management skills, strong project management ability and a creative approach. Is friendly and collaborative, a great team player with a positive approach. If you’re interested to hear more about this truly great opportunity with a fantastic business working as part of a genuinely lovely team, then please apply now! Ref: 50015 AA123
5 days ago
Social Media Executive Redditch – 5 days in office (move to hybrid after probation) £25,000 - £30,000 This is an exciting role for a creative social media executive who has some previous experience of running social media accounts that grow communities, promote brand and product and engage with the audience through exciting content. This business has been around for 30 years and have developed a fashion brand out of selling products to tradespeople. This is an exciting role with the potential to develop over time. Key activities in the role: Create social media content plan in conjunction with Head of Digital and creative team. Manage all social media channels across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, You Tube for main brand and podcast brand. Manage and develop influencer relationships and arrange influencer events. Book guests for weekly podcast and post content to promote it and raise the profile. Community engagement and management- this will include engagement out of hours where required. Write content and create Reels, stills, product mock-ups and use video content. Experience needed: Previous experience in a social media role where you have been responsible for multiple social channels. Experience of improving engagement, increasing followers and building brand. Experience of TikTok and keeping on top of new trends within social media. Experience of using basic Adobe Photoshop for short videos and graphics. Agency or inhouse experience- you will need to provide the details of social accounts that you have been running. If you like the sound of this role and have the relevant experience, apply with your CV today. Full right to work is essential- we are unable to consider anyone on a visa who needs ongoing sponsorship. Ref – 50068 AA123
6 days ago
Creative Artworker Redditch - 5 days onsite £25,000-£30,000 We are excited to be working with a highly sucessful retailer based in the West Midlands who are looking for a Creative Artworker. This role will focus on the design and artwork of print assets adhering to the company's brand identity. This business is truly one of a kind! They are a leader in their industry, always staying ahead of the curve. They have built strong and lasting relationships with an incredibly diverse group of suppliers, making them a force to be reckoned with. The successful applicant will be an insightful creative artworker with a strong background who can skilfully interpret creative concepts and designs. You will be part of a small but mighty in-house creative team consisting of the head of digital, head of product, graphic designer, motion graphics designer and videographer. You will produce artwork for the following areas: Product data sheets, flyers, brochures, catalogues, magazine adverts & user manuals Packaging Social Media POS Events/stands What experience are we looking for? Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Adobe Creative Cloud Extremely organised with a focus on timely delivery and excellent communication skills and capacity to manage multiple simultaneous print graphic and artwork design projects Experience in professional artwork creation, proofing, editing, and retouching Someone who has an interest in the Fashion industry To be considered for this role you will have experience in a creative role and be confident in using the Adobe Creative Suite. If this sounds of interest, please send your CV and portfolio over to me now! Ref: 50067 AA123
6 days ago
Video Editor Redditch - 5 days onsite Up to £30,000 An established retailer is seeking a talented and driven video editor to join their successful team. If you are passionate about creating compelling visual content and keen to enhance your skills in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Our client is a reputable business that has created a powerful brand image. With their rich history and strong market presence, they have become an industry leader in their field. Trustworthy and reliable, they have established themselves as a go-to destination for all things related to their products or services. They have achieved great success in their industry and have a global reach across e-commerce, fashion, and trade. As a video editor, you will be responsible for creating compelling video content that accurately reflects the company’s brand identity. Your role is critical to ensuring that the videos are engaging enough to capture the attention of the target audience. Responsibilities: Edit content for brand promotion across various platforms, including social media, websites, and events, adhering to guidelines Design assets for promotions and social media content Audio Editing Edit existing content from prior shoots while also creating content for upcoming campaigns Occasionally support team in capturing video for social media offsite Attend influencer events and exhibitions Qualifications: Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop and After Effects A strong portfolio supporting your work Ability to capture high-quality video footage with proper composition, framing, and lighting Knowledge of recording high-quality audio, including the use of microphones and audio recorders Proficiency in rendering and exporting videos in various formats Ability to take direction and provide creative input Passion for content creation and developing new ideas If this sounds like you, I would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and portfolio Ref: 50067 AA123
10 days ago
Web Content Executive Sutton Coldfield – 4 days office/1 day home £25,000 - £28,000 Pitch is delighted to be supporting this well-known British manufacturer of garden products as they look to recruit a Web Content Executive into the marketing team. In this role, you will have responsibility for uploading all website content across 10 global WordPress sites and an eCommerce site hosted on a Magento 2 platform. With a strong eye for detail, and knowledge of SEO, you’ll proof and edit all content, improve SEO ranking through keyword research, and check and amend links. Some of the duties involved: Proof and edit all content received from colleagues across the business. Ensure content on the websites is all up to date, including product information and pricing. Work with translation agencies. Manage relationship with dev agency and ensure all technical issues with websites are corrected. Keyword research and on-page optimisation/link fixes. Amend video and images for uploading onto the sites. Upload content to Amazon using A+ Use Google Analytics to report on web analytics. Experience needed: Previous experience within a digital content role; 12 – 18 months+ Working knowledge of SEO. Basic knowledge of Adobe CS- InDesign and Photoshop for image amends. Marketing/digital qualification preferred. Experience of using Google Analytics for reporting. Able to work to deadlines and with a keen eye for detail. Ref – 50065 AA123
about 2 months ago
You can never tell what a new year is going to be like! January is sometimes busy, sometimes crazy and other years it’s been hit and miss. This year, for once it’s been pretty steady…Here are our top 5 January take aways so far….1. Thoughtful permanent hiring.Gone is the gung-ho hiring attitude of 2021/22, we seem to be back in an era of thoughtful, considered and commercial hiring plans. Clients are seeking more information on hiring trends, skill set reviews and there is more consideration being given to finding the best possible talent with the most potential rather than a somewhat rushed process to get a bum on a seat. This approach is right up our street and lends itself perfectly to our retained offering. You can find out more about how a retained partnership works here2. Sales, business development, new business, client acquisition.Call it what you want, bringing new revenue into the business is pretty high on most of our clients agendas so appointing someone to lead this, deliver this, progress this or simply kick this off is a hot topic.We’ve seen a marked increase in the number of clients looking for new business talent to join their teams, in particular at a senior level. You may not know this but commercial and sales recruitment is a core skill within the Pitch team and as recruitment consultants, we like to think we know a thing or two about a sales profile too. Don’t take our word for it, check out what our clients say about us here3. Freelance solutions.Hiring permanent resource into your team is a big commitment and one that can take a great deal of time and investment from you as an employer. Plus, an uncertain market can leave you questioning if the time is right. Our freelance service has been a popular solution in January and looks to be equally busy moving into February. Whether you’re looking for a short-term fix or a longer-term solution to your hiring challenge we have talent on our books able to cover every eventuality and who can also be available to you at short notice. Our temp solution is quick, slick and painless. Give our dedicated freelance consultant a call to get the details4. Internal upskilling and training.With some hiring plans on pause, department heads are looking at how they upskill and retain their team members, allowing them to grow expertise whilst maintaining a steady head count. This approach plays a huge part in team retention.5. Apprenticeships and junior talent acquisition.We’re seeing and hearing more about apprenticeships and the hiring of junior talent with brands investing in growing their own and developing the next generation. This is something we are hugely passionate about at Pitch and something we have historically invested in via our B-Hive initiative. Hopefully this way of thinking is here to stay!If you’re looking to make a hire in Q1 now is the time to contact us. With a range of competitive commercial solutions to suit every hiring budget there is a way to find the talent you’re looking for. Sign up for more job market insight, hiring tricks and candidate tips. We put our heart + soul into every role at Pitch 💚
8 months ago
Let’s take ourselves back to 4th January 2021, an eager new recruit walks into the Pitch offices, optimistic and positive about the next step in her career, being back in a vibrant office environment with her brand new team and getting back to normal in a post covid world… Seven hours later we’re back in lockdown – what a start!Two and a half years on and things look very different – for me and for the world. But as the time has passed I haven’t taken the time to reflect on my journey with Pitch, we don’t do we? We crack on because life is busy. So when I was asked to take a look back it seemed almost impossible to remember the highs and the lows, the challenges and the wins, the twists and turns in the journey – there have been many and I’ve never learnt so much, been out of my comfort zone so much, or doubted myself so much. But my overriding feelings are of pride and gratitude – I’m proud of my achievements, my perseverance when things have felt hard and I’m beyond proud of the business that I’m a part of. I’m grateful to my team, an exceptionally talented bunch of brilliant recruiters who have my back as I have theirs and I’m grateful beyond words to Reb and Rob, who took a risk in the midst of a pandemic and hired me. They gave me a chance and the promise of an opportunity that was too good to turn down, and that promise stood firm through the good times and the more challenging times. They welcomed with me open arms to what was a pretty tight leadership team and gave me the space to carve out my place, they pushed me so far out of my comfort zone that there were many times I felt completely out of my depth, but they were always there to catch me if I looked like I was about to fall (flat on my face at times!), and they supported me to grow and develop as a leader. And now, the next chapter begins… as a director and shareholder of Pitch! And I can’t wait to see what the twists and turns of the journey look like. What advice would I give thinking back on my journey? Take the risk, push yourself out of your comfort zone, try to enjoy every day and take the positive learns from the challenging times but celebrate the wins however small they are. But most importantly, surround yourself with the right people, they are worth their weight in gold.
8 months ago
I signed my contract as a Director and shareholder of Pitch way back when in 2016, a fresh faced 29 year old I didn’t have a clue what I was getting myself into….for all I knew my shareholders agreement gave Rob access to my house, bank accounts and hopefully made him take responsibility for my credit card debt. Fast forward 7 years and include events such as an office closure, exit of a valued director, world pandemic, senior hires, senior fires, staff changes, economical highs and lows, plus an eventual maternity leave it’s fair to say I have experienced a lot in what I’d consider a short period of time. I’m not sure I was ever qualified for the role of a Pitch Director, let alone shareholder. I gained my stripes via commitment to the business, blood sweat and tears of the recruitment and a love of the team and what we do. In comparison, our new Pitch Shareholder, Heidi Moreby is quite the opposite… Heidi joined us in Jan 2021 – she was (and still is) polished, professional, experienced, capable, committed, organised, invested in her career and well networked. She was everything we’d been searching for and a whole lot more. Did I develop imposter syndrome when she walked through the door? 100%. Heidi made a grand entrance and without even realising it she pushed me beyond my boundaries. Heidi’s appointment made me better at my role, shifted my focus, encouraged my development and made my fire to succeed burn even brighter. I did try to compete with recruitment sales, but once she started there was no stopping her, she was quite simply much better than me. Heidi’s ability to drive sales and push activity created a new path for me. Allowing me to sharpen my skill set and focus my energy in a new direction. 2.5 years in and Heidi joins Rob and I as shareholder of Pitch. I feel incredibly lucky that Heidi chose Pitch as her next career step. Post pandemic we weren’t exactly standing tall with a team of 50 behind us. We were small but, in my opinion mighty and I’m glad she saw the potential Pitch has. Now as an official member of the board I am incredibly excited at what the future holds for Heidi and I. As Rob takes a step back from the day-to-day, Pitch enters a new chapter of its journey: a 100% female leadership team, a new focus and a team who are equally as engaged and committed as we are. As our new leadership takes its form, I’m motivated and nervous all at the same time. We will face new challenges, practice new skills, deal with issues we’ve not dealt with before and hopefully experience new highs we’ve not yet had the chance to reach. I’m realistic that our journey together wont all be sunshine and rainbows. There will be tough moments and even tougher decisions to be made but when the going does get tough I know for sure Heidi will have my back, and I’ll be right there to have hers. Heidi – Thank you for the dedication and commitment you invest into Pitch and for the love, heart and soul you put in daily. We have ambitious plans for this little recruitment agency and with Heidi on the board with the green team there’s no stopping us!
about 1 year ago
Are you worth it? The job market is still pretty competitive, even with the economic turndown skilled talent continues to be in demand. If you’ve got a desired skill, you’ve still got plenty of options to consider, so how does the value you place on yourself play a part in your job hunt? To encourage you to accept jobs with them, more and more brands are getting competitive with their offers and packages, paying way over and above what we’ve seen in the market before. The challenge is some of their expectations have increased along with their salaries. This has led to people accepting packages that you could argue are too high based on the skill they bring to a team. Begging the question, are they worth it? As the economy has declined, we’ve seen a rise in redundancies, businesses trimming the fat and our database is filling up with talented professionals who’ve been overpaid and now can’t secure a role at the same rate. Additionally, we’ve been contacted based on the role being too stressful and they no longer feel capable, others heading in that direction and an unlucky few available immediately having been let go for under performance. The vast majority of these candidates have highlighted that the expectations were heightened after joining the team and much of this increased expectation seemed to be down to the inflated salary they were being paid. Whilst this might seem unfair and we could be quick to blame the client for offering silly money, is the candidate at fault for accepting a package that they’re not worth?! You could argue either side of the coin. So how do you as a candidate avoid this happening to you….. + Define your own worth first. Seek advice to understand the value of your skills in the current job market and position yourself based on this.+ Most job’s give a salary bracket, just because it’s paying £30-£40k doesn’t automatically mean they will pay £40k.+ If they offer you a salary that’s much higher than expected, seek to understand if their expectations have adjusted alongside this.+ If the salary on offer for the role advertised looks like it’s too good to be true, it probably is! Most employers pay fairly and in line with the market even in super competitive circumstances. If a brand is offering way over the top for your skill set, you need to ask yourself why. Only you can define your value or worth but your value to a company does come with a figure attached. Before accepting it’s important you ensure it’s fair based on the responsibility of the role and your skill set. A step up will always come with challenges and a learning curve you need to ensure you’re ready to take it. If you’re unsure of the salary you should be looking for or how you should position your value gives us a ring, we can help!
about 1 year ago
Our answer: Yes. Of course we would say that. But allow us to explain … Having and promoting a strong employer brand is so important when it comes to attracting great talent.Being clear about what you value as a business, can help to attract talent who are invested in your brand and mission as a company. It’s the difference between attracting applicants who are simply looking for their next career move versus those who can associate and see themselves within your company. And because you’re being totally transparent about who you are and what you can offer, whether that’s flexible working, a strong corporate mission to do better or simply great training, you create engagement. You will be able to attract talent who are genuinely invested in your company. Now we don’t know about you. But the interview process is so much more fun when you’re speaking with people who are passionate about what you do and who you do it for. And nine times out of ten, this leads to hiring employees who’re great to work with and are even better at doing their jobs. Okay so it can help me get engaged and committed candidates. What else? Promoting your employer brand can also help you to stand out against the competition. Because nothing is worse than a great candidate deciding to join your competitor. Promoting all of the great things that make you unique in the market can help you to cut through the noise. Helping you to stand out against another job ad or be recognised against some of the bigger players in the market. In short, having a strong employer brand really does matter when it comes to attracting great talent. And it’s something which we take pride in offering clients who chose to work on a retained basis with us when hiring. Discover retained Image credit:Header: Image adapted from Photo by Jane Doan: https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-in-couch-1024248/
about 1 year ago
Known as the most depressing day of the year, Blue Monday has once again come around. It’s easy when job searching to get lost in the negatives. ‘Will I ever get an interview?’ ‘What about that recession?’. So, today we thought we’d take a step back and look at some of the positives in marketing, digital, creative and sales recruitment at the moment. Positive 1 - Jobs are still out there!We won’t lie and say that job vacancies are booming, but they certainly haven’t fallen off a cliff either (despite the talk of a recession). Companies who are looking to hire at the moment are doing so because there is a genuine business need to expand and grow their teams. At the moment, account management and PR roles are the talk of the town. But there’s still high demand for more technical skillsets such as SEO and PPC. Positive 2 - Work/life balanceWhat’s amazing about todays working landscape is the availability and choice of flexible, hybrid and remote working which wasn’t commonplace pre-2020. Whilst some companies are evaluating their working from home practices, what works for some may not work for others, many others are staying committed to offering a hybrid and flexible working environment in 2023. And so the choice of where and how you work really is yours! Are those 2 days a week in office important to you? Great! There’s hybrid roles for that.Could you benefit from greater separation from home? Awesome! Let’s talk about on-site jobs. Positive 3 - The value of teamsOur 2023 salary survey went down a treat with hiring companies!Why? Because we re-invented it to talk about how they can truly commit to their employees, to ensure they attract, reward and retain the very best talent. Put simply, employers are increasingly recognising that a happy workforce = a committed workforce. They’re invested in their teams, recognising the value they add to culture alongside profit. Image credit: Header: Image adapted from Photo by Mica Asato: https://www.pexels.com/photo/group-of-people-huddling-up-1198171/