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2 days ago
Leicestershire
Creative Artworker
Creative Artworker £25,000 to £30,000 Leicestershire - Hybrid Working The Pitch team have the absolute pleasure of exclusively partnering with one of Leicesters hidden gems. CWA Marketing Agency have a long and very well established team with a portfolio of clients who trust their guidance, value their input and can’t get enough of their creative ability. In late 2020 Pitch and CWA developed a partnership and a recruitment plan to grow the agency talent and bring in a range of key hires. These hires allowed CWA to enter a new phase and progress the business to a new level. The team are now looking for a Creative Artworker to join their established design team of 5, this individual will report into the Creative Director but will hold high value within the team. Their next Creative Artworker will have a high skill across Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), as well as a flair for typography. Your day to day as the Creative Artworker will look like: Taking ownership of a project and working to ensure that the artwork meets the needs of the client. Responding and reacting to proofing stages, ensuring amendments are completed quickly and accurately. Executing routine design projects effectively, prioritising work and balancing multiple priorities simultaneously. The perfect candidate will be able to demonstrate: A solid background in design, ideally in an Artworker role already. Experience of working across multiple blue-chip brands and following strict brand guidelines to the letter. An Excellent work ethic and the ability to thrive in a time-sensitive environment. Flexible and adaptable to fluctuating workflow levels. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a great personal development programme with annual training budget and membership to a range of employee assistance smart health programmes. AA123
2 days ago
Birmingham
Senior Digital Account Manager / Account Director
Senior Account Manager / Account Director Birmingham / Remote £34,000 - £42,000 Pitch is proud to be working in partnership with Cognition to support with the recruitment of a Senior Account Manager/Account Director to join their Birmingham office. Part of the DXG group of companies, Cognition have a global footprint and employ almost 200 marketing and technology experts across their UK, France, Dubai, Spain and South Africa offices. They pioneer a blend of marketing, technology and psychology to create successful marketing and sales strategies that deliver impressive results for a breadth of organisations across multiple sectors, mainly within B2B markets. Cognition is a HubSpot Diamond partner and one of the largest and longest established partner agencies. The team are dynamic, hard-working, friendly and supportive. Culture is key - they believe in work-life balance and have a hybrid home / office model to support this along with flexible hours, 8-4, 9-5, 10-6 – whatever suits your lifestyle and gives you the best balance. Their values are born from their psychology focus which permeates the business along with courage, simplicity and speed – they are creative and challenging (in a good way!), creating campaigns that have consumer behaviour at their core. Cognition are looking for two brilliant new recruits and as one of their fantastic new account handlers you’ll: Lead a portfolio of client accounts, planning and delivering digital marketing strategies based on evidence and insight. Develop campaign strategies and ensure these remain on track, delivering results and meeting the objectives through regular measurement, review and refinement. Be advising clients on the latest digital innovation and trends, overseeing campaigns from brief to delivery. Spot opportunities to deliver growth within your client base, along with supporting new business pitches. Their perfect person: Is an experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager with a strategic mindset. Has the ability to lead and develop client relationships and grow accounts. This agency is keen to develop it’s team and so whether you’re Account Manager or Account Director level, it doesn’t matter – if you’re an ambitious marketing professional this could be the perfect fit. If you are within a commutable distance to Birmingham one day a week, have a strong digital background within an agency environment and are a brilliant client manager with the ability to create digital marketing campaigns that deliver results please get in touch to hear more about this brilliant opportunity! AA123
2 days ago
Birmingham
Senior PR Account Director (full time or part time)
Senior PR Account Director (fulll time or part time) Birmingham £50,000 - £60,000 Pitch is delighted to be working in partnership with a growing Birmingham based PR, marketing and content agency that’s looking to recruit a brilliant Senior PR Account Director to join its exceptional team. This agency is small but perfectly formed. A growing team of ten likeminded PR and comms pros, they have a specialism in consumer PR and work with a range of big brand food, drink, retail and leisure, property and financial services clients to deliver PR and content campaigns as well as events that achieve excellent engagement and results. They have a highly collaborative and integrated approach and they love nothing more than looking at different ways of doing things, working collaboratively together to achieve brilliance for their lovely clients! This agency recognises without doubt the importance of every individual that makes up its team. Culture is key and they pride themselves on the team ethic they have nurtured. They are a diverse, supportive and energetic team with the shared goal of doing great work and enjoying what they do. They have a hybrid approach to the working week with two set days in the office and three days from home, along with regular team social events, tailored personal development plans and investment into training. This Senior PR Account Director role has the opportunity to develop into an Associate Director position and become a key part of the leadership team, playing a huge part in the direction of the business. The role could be full time or part time, four days a week, the agency can offer lots of flexibility to the right person. Within this role you’ll be: Leading the strategic direction of a range of big brand consumer accounts within leisure, retail and destination clients. Managing and directing a small team ranging from SAM to AE level. Involved in proposals and planning, overseeing delivery through your team but still with the opportunity to be hands on as and when. Playing a key role in the leadership of the agency, and with the long term opportunity to develop your career. We’re looking for a candidate who: Has great leadership skills, who can inspire and motivate a team within a friendly and supportive environment. Has a strong PR background, the focus here is on consumer PR so that’s really key. Is working in-house or within an agency at a strategic level. If you’re a PR Account Director or Senior PR Account Director looking to step up your career, joining an agency that can offer a brilliant career path into a Director role but that can also offer you a friendly and supportive environment to flourish in please get in touch to have a chat about this really fab opportunity! AA123
3 days ago
Birmingham
Marketing Conversion Manager
Pitch have partnered with a market leading property development company in Birmingham who are continuing to grow their marketing team due to continued success. They are looking to recruit a Marketing Conversion Manager. What will I be doing in this role? Owning the CRO roadmap and all development through to delivery, related to the website. Generate testing ideas to support business needs. Guiding and working with the website agency to support design to build optimised web pages, understanding dependencies and timelines. Understanding web performance and security. Contributing to or defining architecture through solution design and technology selection. Manage to time and quality. Responsible for ensuring the website is best in class with a lead generation focus. Communicate results to wider stakeholders and update on testing progress and iterations to encourage engagement. Be able to execute in-depth, meaningful insights and actionable data through reporting. Recommend resolutions to key site conversion issues as they arise. Develop and ensure safe working practices What would make me right for this role? Highly numerate and analytical, combined with excellent communication skills to present findings in written, PowerPoint, spreadsheet and verbal format to senior stakeholders. A strong eye for detail and numerical ability. Efficient Excel and modelling skills to dig deep into the analysis and present different scenarios. Experienced in fast paced work environments with large & complex data, delivering quick decision making that is commercial. Experience with Google Analytics, marketing automation, Salesforce, PowerBI, Google Data studio. Strong analytical and critical thinking. Desire to improve processes and drive revenue through digital customer engagement. Our client is paying a very competitive basic salary with some very attractive perks as well. The company continue to grow and this would be an incredibly exciting time to join the business. They offer flexible working and would allow you to work from home for a few times per week - you must be based within a commutable distance of South Birmingham, however. For more information on this role, please reach out to Steve Smaylen via email (steve.s@pitchconsultants.co.uk) or via mobile (07375 544689). BB123
3 days ago
Birmingham
Senior Marketing & Communications Executive
Are you a well-versed, ambitious Senior Marketing and Communications Executive looking for a new challenge? If so this is the role for you! Pitch have partnered with a market leading logistics development and management company in Birmingham who are continuing to grow their marketing team due to year-on-year success. They are looking to recruit a Senior Marketing & Communications Executive to join their team. This role would suit you if you are a dynamic marketer and can add value to different projects, with proven experience of delivering campaigns and projects on time and within budget. You will be working in collaboration with some of the UK’s leading e-commerce, retail and manufacturing companies. What will I be doing in this role? Leading and delivering projects and campaigns on time to budget with full measurement and reporting. Preparing and coordinating marketing and communications materials to support scheme development and leasing. Managing the production of signage & brochures. Organising and managing scheme and agent events. Gathering content, liaising with internal/external suppliers to produce relevant and accurate content. Monitoring competitor marketing initiatives, materials and tools. Supporting the submission of industry awards. Oversight and management of film and graphics production to support digital engagement. What would make me right for this role? Capable of managing multi-channel marketing campaigns for multiple projects. Experience of copywriting, content creation, events and campaign management. Good working knowledge and application of social and digital activities and how to blend into a campaign or project. Email campaign management as part of the marketing mix including measuring success. Application and management of website and use of content management tools. Working knowledge of CRM systems. Excellent at building relationships and flexible in the management of multiple stakeholders. Our client is paying a very competitive basic salary with some very attractive perks as well including a company car or car allowance. The company continue to grow and this would be an incredibly exciting time to join the business. They offer flexible working and would allow you to work from home for a few times per week - you must be based within a commutable distance of South Birmingham, however. For more information on this role, please reach out to Steve Smaylen via email (steve.s@pitchconsultants.co.uk) or via mobile (07375 544689). BB123
3 days ago
United Kingdom
Paid Social Specialist
Paid Social Specialist Remote £35,000 - £40,000 Pitch is proud to be working in partnership with a brilliant brand digital marketing agency that’s looking to grow its extremely talented team with the addition of a brilliant Paid Social Specialist. This agency is a real gem, with a global client base brimming with awesome consumer brands within the experience and luxury good arenas, this business is focused on creating and delivering campaigns that have maximum impact for their awesome clients. Working as part of a highly talented team of creatives, strategists, planners and digital pro’s, this role is one not to be missed! If you love paid social, have the ability to be strategic and hands on and are looking to be a big part of a smaller business, this could be the perfect role for you. Location wise, they have a London HQ but their team are based across Europe so wherever you are – get in touch! As Paid Social Specialist you will be: Working within a small paid social team, working with clients and internal teams to come up with paid strategies that hit the market with impact. Involved heavily in creative concepts and ideas generation – this role isn’t just about delivery, thinking outside the box is key! Involved in planning and buying elements. Responsible for executing campaigns across all relevant social channels, mainly Facebook and Instagram. This agency is looking for a candidate who: Has a strong background in paid social – strategy to delivery and optimisation. Is passionate about what they do, wants to do things better and has a creative and quirky way of thinking. BB123
5 days ago
Nottingham
Senior PR Account Executive
PR Senior Account Executive Nottingham - Hybrid Working £23,000 - £27,000 Depending on Experience Pitch are super excited to be working alongside a highly reputable independent public relations and marketing communications consultancy. This agency is based in Nottingham and has a client base which is predominantly B2B but with some B2C clients too. They are looking for Senior PR Account Executive with experience working within an agency environment to come in and hit the ground running. This creative individual will be working alongside a well-established team who have seen growth and internal promotions within the last 12 months. They are a forward thinking business that is constantly evolving to offer the latest PR and comms opportunities to their clients. Recently relocated to a brand new office in the Lace Market area of Nottingham, this agency offers 25 days holiday per year which increases with service. A hybrid working approach with a mix of both office and home balance. They have a very supportive culture and this includes an annual training allowance to help support their team to develop and progress within the business. Your day to day will look like: Writing copy for all target media audiences. Pitching to a range of media to secure excellent coverage. Managing multiple social media schedules. Working on brand strategies for clients and ensuring plans are executed to the highest standard. They are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate: Experience working within a PR environment. Excellent relationship building skills at all levels. A creative mindset with innovative ideas. A track record of producing excellent results for clients. BB123
5 days ago
Nottingham
PR Account Director
PR Account Director £40,000 to £45,000 Nottinghamshire - Hybrid Working Pitch are super excited to be working alongside a highly reputable independent public relations and marketing communications consultancy. This agency are on the hunt for their next PR Account Director to hit the ground running working alongside senior members of the team but also mentoring and leading more junior team members. This hands on individual will have 1 main client they will work with but also crossover with multiple clients. They will show an understanding of how digital & social marketing fits within a clients vision and they will play a key role in pitching new ideas to clients and developing accounts long term. Recently relocated to a brand new office in the lace market of Nottingham, this agency offers 25 days holiday per year, increasing after 1 year of service. A hybrid working approach with a mix of both office and home balance. They have a very supportive culture and this includes an annual training allowance to help support their team to develop alongside the business and see promotions. Your day to day will look like: Developing PR & communications campaigns that deliver to define objectives and KPIs. Directing account teams and managing workloads across multiple client accounts as well as having the opportunity to remain hands on. Managing existing client relationships and assisting with new business opportunities. Maintaining rigorous quality and control over work produced and delivery of client work. They are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate: A track record of working strategically in an Account Director role. Successfully implementing PR campaigns & strategies for a range of clients. Excellent writing, communication and leadership skills, along with an ability to build successful relationships at all levels. BB123
At our heart
7 days ago
By Lara Lee
The 4 biggest mistakes made when job searching
Mistakes are bound to happen when job searching. From forgetting to attach a document to accidentally cc’ing someone in an email, we’ve pretty much all been there.Though an honest mistake is easy to forgive, sometimes we come across errors which can be considered a red flag by employers, damaging your job seeking prospects.Mistake #1 - Applying for jobs without fully reading the advert.Assuming every job offers remote/hybrid working or is suitable for you based on title alone is a sure fire way to add volume to your job applications, but opens the door to more rejections.Job adverts don’t just exist to tell an applicant what their day to day will be, they’re there to ensure the right message about culture and benefits are advertised too. This ensures businesses are getting the right person for them.By applying to everything and anything without reading the advert, you’re likely to waste not only your own time, but an employers too.Mistake #2 - Pitching yourself too highWe’re all for job seekers getting the salary they deserve, but sometimes we come across people whose expectations don’t match what the market is offering.The main culprit for this are job seekers not doing the correct research about elements like average market salaries and holiday allowances. Though currently the market is candidate driven and some employers are offering higher than average salaries to secure the right talent, out pricing yourself in the market is still a big red flag to employers.*A helping hand - Our salary surveys are a handy tool for finding out what the average salaries are in your area.Mistake #3 - CV errorsSpelling mistakes are one of the most common errors on CVs, but many employers are willing to let the odd typo go in favour of a great skillset - just don’t make too many mistakes!The biggest issue is when dates are incorrect, making it hard for employers to gauge your experience, and not including any contact details on your CV!If you’ve sent a CV via email this may be less of an issue, but if you applied through an online portal sometimes your contact details aren’t requested. If you’re guilty of not including your contact details on your CV, this may mean there could be a few people who thought you were perfect for a job but didn’t know how to get in touch with you.Mistake #4 - Not tailoring your CV or cover letterTailoring your CV and cover letter shows to employers that you’ve taken the time to read the job advertisement, and have ensured your CV meets what they’re looking for. Doing this makes you stand out from those applicants who sent over a generic CV and makes you appear eager and interested in the role.Not doing this … has the inverse effect and can make you look weaker in comparison to competitive applicants, despite you being a perfect fit.Image credit:Header: Image adapted from photo by RODNAE Productionsfrom Pexels
The 4 biggest mistakes made when job searching
Mistakes are bound to happen when job searching. From forgetting to attach a document to accidentally cc’ing someone in an email, we’ve pretty much all been there.Though an honest mistake is easy to forgive, sometimes we come across errors which can be considered a red flag by employers, damaging your job seeking prospects.Mistake #1 - Applying for jobs without fully reading the advert.Assuming every job offers remote/hybrid working or is suitable for you based on title alone is a sure fire way to add volume to your job applications, but opens the door to more rejections.Job adverts don’t just exist to tell an applicant what their day to day will be, they’re there to ensure the right message about culture and benefits are advertised too. This ensures businesses are getting the right person for them.By applying to everything and anything without reading the advert, you’re likely to waste not only your own time, but an employers too.Mistake #2 - Pitching yourself too highWe’re all for job seekers getting the salary they deserve, but sometimes we come across people whose expectations don’t match what the market is offering.The main culprit for this are job seekers not doing the correct research about elements like average market salaries and holiday allowances. Though currently the market is candidate driven and some employers are offering higher than average salaries to secure the right talent, out pricing yourself in the market is still a big red flag to employers.*A helping hand - Our salary surveys are a handy tool for finding out what the average salaries are in your area.Mistake #3 - CV errorsSpelling mistakes are one of the most common errors on CVs, but many employers are willing to let the odd typo go in favour of a great skillset - just don’t make too many mistakes!The biggest issue is when dates are incorrect, making it hard for employers to gauge your experience, and not including any contact details on your CV!If you’ve sent a CV via email this may be less of an issue, but if you applied through an online portal sometimes your contact details aren’t requested. If you’re guilty of not including your contact details on your CV, this may mean there could be a few people who thought you were perfect for a job but didn’t know how to get in touch with you.Mistake #4 - Not tailoring your CV or cover letterTailoring your CV and cover letter shows to employers that you’ve taken the time to read the job advertisement, and have ensured your CV meets what they’re looking for. Doing this makes you stand out from those applicants who sent over a generic CV and makes you appear eager and interested in the role.Not doing this … has the inverse effect and can make you look weaker in comparison to competitive applicants, despite you being a perfect fit.Image credit:Header: Image adapted from photo by RODNAE Productionsfrom Pexels
19 days ago
By Heidi Moreby
4 ways to prepare for job searching in the new year
If getting a new job is on your new years wish list you’re going to want to start preparing everything you need as soon as possible. So when hiring managers and recruiters return from their festive break, you are not only ready to go, but may be ahead of the crowd of other eager job seekers.Your “new year, new job” tick listUpdate your LinkedInA quick and simple task that can go a long way. Ensuring your LinkedIn is up to date with all of your previous employments, recommendations and the open to work is ticked on is a sure fire sign to employers that you are ready and looking for a new job.Some LinkedIn tips from us:Keep details about your employment history brief and succinct. We don’t need to hear about every success you’ve had - your CV does that!Switch on your open to work - People often leave this off out of fear their current employer will see they’re looking for work. But don’t fret, there’s an option you can select where only recruiters will see you’re open to work.Recommendations are your friend - Use the festive period to reach out to some old & current colleagues and friends to ask for recommendations. It’s kind of like a reference, but far less formal.Use your bio to add some personality about who you are and why you’re passionate about what you do.Update your portfolioIt’s always good to keep on top of things, so updating your portfolio with any work you have completed throughout 2021 is a great idea regardless of whether you’re planning to look for a new job soon or not.We always advise applicants to keep their portfolio simple. Show us what you’ve done and tell us why you decided to take a specific route with design or editing. This helps us and future employers to understand your thought process and demonstrates your talent at the same time.Update your CVIt goes without saying that every time you look for a new job you should update your CV, and ensure you’re tailoring it to every role you’re looking for.Some CV tips from us:Demonstrate how you’ve made an impact in previous roles through data and be proud of your achievements.Keep it short and sweet - we just need to know who you are and what you’ve done.There’s no need to be overly creative. Sure standing out with a nice layout is good, but all employers and recruiters really care about is your employment history. If you’re applying for a creative role, then your portfolio is your space to showcase your talents.Ensure you know what you’re looking forYou can go through all of the above with a fine tooth comb, but unless you’re 100% certain on what it is you’re looking for, then it will be hard to craft a standout CV, portfolio or cover letter.Before applying for jobs en’mass, take a second to consider:What level job am I looking for? Am I taking a step back onto a different path? Do I want a promotion and a new challenge?What salary do I require?How far am I willing to travel?Will I be looking for hybrid, fully remote or fully in office working? Does this make an impact to me?Image credit: Header: Image adapted from Photo by Vlada Karpovich from Pexels
4 ways to prepare for job searching in the new year
If getting a new job is on your new years wish list you’re going to want to start preparing everything you need as soon as possible. So when hiring managers and recruiters return from their festive break, you are not only ready to go, but may be ahead of the crowd of other eager job seekers.Your “new year, new job” tick listUpdate your LinkedInA quick and simple task that can go a long way. Ensuring your LinkedIn is up to date with all of your previous employments, recommendations and the open to work is ticked on is a sure fire sign to employers that you are ready and looking for a new job.Some LinkedIn tips from us:Keep details about your employment history brief and succinct. We don’t need to hear about every success you’ve had - your CV does that!Switch on your open to work - People often leave this off out of fear their current employer will see they’re looking for work. But don’t fret, there’s an option you can select where only recruiters will see you’re open to work.Recommendations are your friend - Use the festive period to reach out to some old & current colleagues and friends to ask for recommendations. It’s kind of like a reference, but far less formal.Use your bio to add some personality about who you are and why you’re passionate about what you do.Update your portfolioIt’s always good to keep on top of things, so updating your portfolio with any work you have completed throughout 2021 is a great idea regardless of whether you’re planning to look for a new job soon or not.We always advise applicants to keep their portfolio simple. Show us what you’ve done and tell us why you decided to take a specific route with design or editing. This helps us and future employers to understand your thought process and demonstrates your talent at the same time.Update your CVIt goes without saying that every time you look for a new job you should update your CV, and ensure you’re tailoring it to every role you’re looking for.Some CV tips from us:Demonstrate how you’ve made an impact in previous roles through data and be proud of your achievements.Keep it short and sweet - we just need to know who you are and what you’ve done.There’s no need to be overly creative. Sure standing out with a nice layout is good, but all employers and recruiters really care about is your employment history. If you’re applying for a creative role, then your portfolio is your space to showcase your talents.Ensure you know what you’re looking forYou can go through all of the above with a fine tooth comb, but unless you’re 100% certain on what it is you’re looking for, then it will be hard to craft a standout CV, portfolio or cover letter.Before applying for jobs en’mass, take a second to consider:What level job am I looking for? Am I taking a step back onto a different path? Do I want a promotion and a new challenge?What salary do I require?How far am I willing to travel?Will I be looking for hybrid, fully remote or fully in office working? Does this make an impact to me?Image credit: Header: Image adapted from Photo by Vlada Karpovich from Pexels
about 1 month ago
By Rebecca Thomas
2021 and recruitment
With so much happening in 2021, we thought we’d look back at a year in recruitment and some of its key events.Jobs, jobs, jobs!2021 has been a whirlwind of a year for us, and as agencies and in-house brands alike experienced a boom in client and consumer demand, coupled with the ‘great resignation’, recruitment demand increased.Job vacancies not only recovered following a woeful time the year previously, but hit a record high, with the retail sector or motor repair industry seeing the largest increases.Candidate shortagesThough record levels of jobs were available in the market, recruiters and hiring companies alike have had to grapple with the impact of a limited candidate market.This was down to a variety of factors, from the skills shortage and the great resignation reducing the availability of talent in niche sectors, to employees feeling unconfident about market stability and feeling tied to their employers following a difficult year previously.This issue is still to be resolved as is expected to be one of our and many other hirers challenges during 2022.The great resignationBurnout caused during (and prior to) the pandemic, coupled with job dissatisfaction is driving a high volume employee turnover within some businesses.With a quarter of UK employees planning to change their career over the next few months, and some jumping ship earlier, the great resignation is creating a massive shift in the recruitment landscape.We’ve spoken to many job seekers who are looking to change sector, industry and even their job discipline entirely in order to gain better levels of satisfaction at work.We can’t argue with the logic behind it, but in some industries this is creating skill shortages and gaps which are becoming increasingly difficult to fill. And of those employers whose workforce is leaving due to company culture, re-hiring is becoming even more of a challenge.BenefitsThe benefits package has always been important for getting more people to apply for a job. Historically it was factors like salary or an enhanced pension which appealed most. But in today’s climate psychological factors are the driving force behind whether a job seeker choses to apply to a job.Working from home and the flexibility to have a work/life balance has become the driving force behind job seeker requests, especially amongst those who had the opportunity to work from home during the pandemic.But workplace culture has also become a huge force behind whether someone will accept a job or even stay in the application process. We don’t expect this to change, and it’s important moving into 2022 that businesses utilise their organisational culture to attract the best talent in an otherwise scarce candidate market.With so many businesses putting training on hold during 2020 & 2021, many applicants are also looking for companies with attractive training and development programmes and opportunities to help advance their career.Image credit: Header: Image adapted from Photo by Karolina Grabowskafrom Pexels
2021 and recruitment
With so much happening in 2021, we thought we’d look back at a year in recruitment and some of its key events.Jobs, jobs, jobs!2021 has been a whirlwind of a year for us, and as agencies and in-house brands alike experienced a boom in client and consumer demand, coupled with the ‘great resignation’, recruitment demand increased.Job vacancies not only recovered following a woeful time the year previously, but hit a record high, with the retail sector or motor repair industry seeing the largest increases.Candidate shortagesThough record levels of jobs were available in the market, recruiters and hiring companies alike have had to grapple with the impact of a limited candidate market.This was down to a variety of factors, from the skills shortage and the great resignation reducing the availability of talent in niche sectors, to employees feeling unconfident about market stability and feeling tied to their employers following a difficult year previously.This issue is still to be resolved as is expected to be one of our and many other hirers challenges during 2022.The great resignationBurnout caused during (and prior to) the pandemic, coupled with job dissatisfaction is driving a high volume employee turnover within some businesses.With a quarter of UK employees planning to change their career over the next few months, and some jumping ship earlier, the great resignation is creating a massive shift in the recruitment landscape.We’ve spoken to many job seekers who are looking to change sector, industry and even their job discipline entirely in order to gain better levels of satisfaction at work.We can’t argue with the logic behind it, but in some industries this is creating skill shortages and gaps which are becoming increasingly difficult to fill. And of those employers whose workforce is leaving due to company culture, re-hiring is becoming even more of a challenge.BenefitsThe benefits package has always been important for getting more people to apply for a job. Historically it was factors like salary or an enhanced pension which appealed most. But in today’s climate psychological factors are the driving force behind whether a job seeker choses to apply to a job.Working from home and the flexibility to have a work/life balance has become the driving force behind job seeker requests, especially amongst those who had the opportunity to work from home during the pandemic.But workplace culture has also become a huge force behind whether someone will accept a job or even stay in the application process. We don’t expect this to change, and it’s important moving into 2022 that businesses utilise their organisational culture to attract the best talent in an otherwise scarce candidate market.With so many businesses putting training on hold during 2020 & 2021, many applicants are also looking for companies with attractive training and development programmes and opportunities to help advance their career.Image credit: Header: Image adapted from Photo by Karolina Grabowskafrom Pexels
about 1 month ago
By Lara Lee
5 ways you can keep applicants engaged
With the big day fast approaching, December is historically a difficult month in recruitment as candidates turn their attention towards festivities. With job seekers more likely to drop out of process during December, it’s important that businesses do all they can to retain and keep applicants engaged in the recruitment process.5 ways you can keep applicants engaged1- CommunicateAn applicant’s biggest criticism whenever they drop out of a process is that they weren’t communicated with enough.Leaving long periods between communication sends red flags to the candidate, especially when they’re interviewing with other companies. This can lead to them questioning their interest in a role, and pulling out of the process entirely if it’s been too long since they’ve had contact.We’re not saying that hiring businesses need to keep them in the loop at every second of the day, but communicating when they expect interviews to take place or acknowledge receipt of an application, it can go a long way to making candidates feel valued and engaged with the recruitment process.2 -Avoid lengthy interview processesA lengthy interview process, especially for more junior level roles, can not only reduce an applicants interest but also leaves them open for a competitive offer with a company who’s hiring faster.We normally advise businesses against doing anything more than a 2 stage interview process if they’re looking to contain the recruitment strategy within an efficient timeframe.3 - Promote your cultureMore candidates than ever are dropping out of interviews because they’ve either heard about a company’s negative reputation or have been attracted to a company with a strong employer brand.The internet is both a best friend and foe here.And having positive employee reviews, a strong social media campaign which highlights your employer brand and culture can help massively when it comes to applicant attraction and retention.We’ve also written about the impact and solution to having a negative employer brand online, if you’re interested in another article of ours.4 - Be transparentThere’s nothing worse than when applicants get to interview and discover either the salary doesn’t meet their expectations, the job isn’t what’s been advertised or benefits such as working from home have changed since they applied.Being transparent about what is being offered from step 1, the job advert, is just as important for setting expectations around a role as the interview. Failing to ensure this can result in applicants dropping out during early interview stages, even if the advert performed well.A couple of tips from us:Be clear about salary - Jobs which advertise a bracket historically get more applications than those who don’t.Offering working from home/flexible working benefits - be 100% clear on what is being offered and try not to change the plan before interview.Outline basic responsibilities of the role in a few bullet points - a never ending list can detract attention and open the path for confusion.Outline expectations around what skills a person will need to be successful within the business.5- Show commitmentBy following the above candidates will get a strong impression that businesses are committed to the hiring process, and will then gain the trust in a company which is necessary to having an offer accepted.
5 ways you can keep applicants engaged
With the big day fast approaching, December is historically a difficult month in recruitment as candidates turn their attention towards festivities. With job seekers more likely to drop out of process during December, it’s important that businesses do all they can to retain and keep applicants engaged in the recruitment process.5 ways you can keep applicants engaged1- CommunicateAn applicant’s biggest criticism whenever they drop out of a process is that they weren’t communicated with enough.Leaving long periods between communication sends red flags to the candidate, especially when they’re interviewing with other companies. This can lead to them questioning their interest in a role, and pulling out of the process entirely if it’s been too long since they’ve had contact.We’re not saying that hiring businesses need to keep them in the loop at every second of the day, but communicating when they expect interviews to take place or acknowledge receipt of an application, it can go a long way to making candidates feel valued and engaged with the recruitment process.2 -Avoid lengthy interview processesA lengthy interview process, especially for more junior level roles, can not only reduce an applicants interest but also leaves them open for a competitive offer with a company who’s hiring faster.We normally advise businesses against doing anything more than a 2 stage interview process if they’re looking to contain the recruitment strategy within an efficient timeframe.3 - Promote your cultureMore candidates than ever are dropping out of interviews because they’ve either heard about a company’s negative reputation or have been attracted to a company with a strong employer brand.The internet is both a best friend and foe here.And having positive employee reviews, a strong social media campaign which highlights your employer brand and culture can help massively when it comes to applicant attraction and retention.We’ve also written about the impact and solution to having a negative employer brand online, if you’re interested in another article of ours.4 - Be transparentThere’s nothing worse than when applicants get to interview and discover either the salary doesn’t meet their expectations, the job isn’t what’s been advertised or benefits such as working from home have changed since they applied.Being transparent about what is being offered from step 1, the job advert, is just as important for setting expectations around a role as the interview. Failing to ensure this can result in applicants dropping out during early interview stages, even if the advert performed well.A couple of tips from us:Be clear about salary - Jobs which advertise a bracket historically get more applications than those who don’t.Offering working from home/flexible working benefits - be 100% clear on what is being offered and try not to change the plan before interview.Outline basic responsibilities of the role in a few bullet points - a never ending list can detract attention and open the path for confusion.Outline expectations around what skills a person will need to be successful within the business.5- Show commitmentBy following the above candidates will get a strong impression that businesses are committed to the hiring process, and will then gain the trust in a company which is necessary to having an offer accepted.
about 1 month ago
By Heidi Moreby
What to expect working in Account Handling
Working in account handling and management is about more than just managing a relationship. It’s about selling your company, finding solutions to challenges and coming up with innovative strategies which help to best serve your clients needs.What skills are needed?Because Account Handling is so diverse, a broad range of skills are needed to stay ahead of the game.Communication - not just verbal but written too!Project management - more relevant if you’re looking to join an agency environment.Great organisation and time management skills.An ability to think strategically aligned with business and client needs.An analytical mindset - looking at the facts and communicating them effectivelyCareer prospectsGreat news! Whether you’re in-house or in an agency, career prospects within Account Handling are strong and promotion opportunities are readily available.Because of the variety of opportunities in this sector, there are many specialist routes you can explore too! From your traditional Account Management to PR Account Management and Digital Account Management, the opportunities really are there.A typical career may look something like:Junior Account Executive - Suitable for fresh off the block graduates.Account Executive - Normally after gaining a year of two of experience.Senior Account Executive - For those with 2+ years experience.Account Manager.Account Director.Head of Comms/Group Account Director.SalariesAccount Handling salaries are hugely variable depending on whether you’re working in-house or in an agency, your skill level and where you’re based.To give you a rough indication of what to expect, you can find some average salaries within our Midlands, North and Home Counties salary surveys.Are there many Account Handling jobs being advertised?From B2B in-house brands to creative agencies, account handlers have a place in pretty much any organisation. Demand for their skills is also on the rise, with 94% more jobs advertised in January - September 2021 compared to the year previously, as businesses seek to bring in new talent to cope with increasing workloads and client needs.We’re not hiding them all, our account management jobs can be found here.Image credit: Header: Image adapted from Photo by Kampus Productionfrom Pexels
What to expect working in Account Handling
Working in account handling and management is about more than just managing a relationship. It’s about selling your company, finding solutions to challenges and coming up with innovative strategies which help to best serve your clients needs.What skills are needed?Because Account Handling is so diverse, a broad range of skills are needed to stay ahead of the game.Communication - not just verbal but written too!Project management - more relevant if you’re looking to join an agency environment.Great organisation and time management skills.An ability to think strategically aligned with business and client needs.An analytical mindset - looking at the facts and communicating them effectivelyCareer prospectsGreat news! Whether you’re in-house or in an agency, career prospects within Account Handling are strong and promotion opportunities are readily available.Because of the variety of opportunities in this sector, there are many specialist routes you can explore too! From your traditional Account Management to PR Account Management and Digital Account Management, the opportunities really are there.A typical career may look something like:Junior Account Executive - Suitable for fresh off the block graduates.Account Executive - Normally after gaining a year of two of experience.Senior Account Executive - For those with 2+ years experience.Account Manager.Account Director.Head of Comms/Group Account Director.SalariesAccount Handling salaries are hugely variable depending on whether you’re working in-house or in an agency, your skill level and where you’re based.To give you a rough indication of what to expect, you can find some average salaries within our Midlands, North and Home Counties salary surveys.Are there many Account Handling jobs being advertised?From B2B in-house brands to creative agencies, account handlers have a place in pretty much any organisation. Demand for their skills is also on the rise, with 94% more jobs advertised in January - September 2021 compared to the year previously, as businesses seek to bring in new talent to cope with increasing workloads and client needs.We’re not hiding them all, our account management jobs can be found here.Image credit: Header: Image adapted from Photo by Kampus Productionfrom Pexels
about 2 months ago
By Steve Smaylen
How has 2021 influenced the financial and professional service markets?
With job vacancies in the UK hitting an all time high, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen a rise in demand for talented marketers and communications professionals. But with the pandemic impacting businesses in unique ways, we’ve seen a clear difference in the ways financial and professional businesses have been hiring throughout 2021.Professional servicesHiring across professional service firms has mostly been driven by increases in workload across a range of sector specialisms, from family disputes to business cases.Through this many firms have identified a need to hire communications professionals to ensure they’re effectively communicating their brand and service offering. For instance smaller law firms are seeking candidates with a traditional print or PR skillset to help boost their profile through local press.This trend is increasing demand for generalist marketing and communications professionals from a junior to managerial level and is a trend we foresee continuing into 2022 as businesses place communications at the core of their growth strategy.Financial servicesFinancial services are in a similar position to the professional services sector. However, instead of focussing on recruiting for a more generalist marketing and communications skillset, we’re seeing a heavier focus on digital skills.A lot of financial services clients are investing heavily into digital channels and transformations to ensure they’re remaining ahead of market disruptors. With this comes a heavier focus on digital marketing, not just across social media but through more technical skillsets such as SEO and PPC too.As an impact we’re seeing higher demand for digital marketers, SEO and PPC specialists who can help spearhead growth and development across the financial services industry.If you’re interested in making a move into the financial or professional services sector, you can find our open vacancies here.Image credit: Header: Image adapted from Photo by Jovydas Pinkevicius from Pexels
How has 2021 influenced the financial and professional service markets?
With job vacancies in the UK hitting an all time high, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen a rise in demand for talented marketers and communications professionals. But with the pandemic impacting businesses in unique ways, we’ve seen a clear difference in the ways financial and professional businesses have been hiring throughout 2021.Professional servicesHiring across professional service firms has mostly been driven by increases in workload across a range of sector specialisms, from family disputes to business cases.Through this many firms have identified a need to hire communications professionals to ensure they’re effectively communicating their brand and service offering. For instance smaller law firms are seeking candidates with a traditional print or PR skillset to help boost their profile through local press.This trend is increasing demand for generalist marketing and communications professionals from a junior to managerial level and is a trend we foresee continuing into 2022 as businesses place communications at the core of their growth strategy.Financial servicesFinancial services are in a similar position to the professional services sector. However, instead of focussing on recruiting for a more generalist marketing and communications skillset, we’re seeing a heavier focus on digital skills.A lot of financial services clients are investing heavily into digital channels and transformations to ensure they’re remaining ahead of market disruptors. With this comes a heavier focus on digital marketing, not just across social media but through more technical skillsets such as SEO and PPC too.As an impact we’re seeing higher demand for digital marketers, SEO and PPC specialists who can help spearhead growth and development across the financial services industry.If you’re interested in making a move into the financial or professional services sector, you can find our open vacancies here.Image credit: Header: Image adapted from Photo by Jovydas Pinkevicius from Pexels
