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about 18 hours ago
Corporate Events Manager Competitive Salary Leicestershire Pitch has the absolute pleasure of exclusively partnering with one of Leicester’s hidden gems. This agency has 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. They’re looking for a talented Corporate Events Manager to join their team and support a range of global clients in the delivery of marketing, events, and comms activity! They operate in a fast-paced, solutions-focused environment and they have a reputation for delivering the absolute best. Reporting into the Account Director, day to day, you’ll work with a super talented marketing team who deliver some of the most amazing marketing solutions to clients in Heavy Industry, Transport and Logistics, Health and Hygiene and many more. You’ll be hands on with all aspects of events taking full responsibility for managing the delivery of client event programs, campaigns, and projects, whether live or virtual. You’ll be coming up with ideas and initiatives to really bring the clients vision to life, ensuring the content fits the messaging of the event you are working on. Sounds great! What will I be getting up to? Responsible for planning, managing and delivering big scale events from exhibitions to corporate events. Project managing live events and associated communications. Looking after client communications: from updates, to taking briefs and tracking work through the agency, you’ll ensure the client is happy every step of the way. Maintaining and managing client budgets, working to agreed margin targets. Coming up with creative solutions to client challenges. I’m interested! What would they like to see in me? Experience of running and managing top end corporate B2B events. Someone with excellent communication skills, who can understand how marketing and events fit together. Someone who is experienced with event organisation, collaboration and deliverance, pulling all the right people together to ensure each event is a success. A savvy and creative thinker who is solutions-driven, delivers excellent results and loves what they do. Someone who can create, project-manage, and support at live events. A team-orientated person who can work alongside creative, digital, PR, and logistics professionals to ensure all elements of their client campaigns are delivered on time and on budget. Last but not least, someone who is cool, calm and collected under pressure. (If you’ve managed events before you know what we mean by this!). In case you’re not already sold ... the team have a lovely office, a great team-orientated culture and big plans to grow the agency long-term. They’ve gone from strength-to-strength post Covid and client requirements are increasing on a weekly basis. The team operate flexible working but like to spend as much time as possible in the office together. Due to the nature of the role, you’ll be required to be away on events, site visits, client meetings across the UK, Europe and Internationally. If you’d like to be considered to be a key member of their award-winning team, get your suitcase ready and send your CV over today for immediate consideration! BB123
about 22 hours ago
Senior Marketing Manager Solihull - 2 days office/3 days home £50,000 - £55,000 We're super excited to be working as a retained partner with Energy & Utility Skills as they begin their search for a newly created Senior Marketing Manager role within their team. Managing a team of four across digital and offline, this role requires someone who is strategic and hands on to develop and deliver the marketing strategy that will increase sales, brand awareness and membership. You will have previous experience within a B2B business, ideally service led, and will have managed fully integrated campaigns across PR, communications and events but MUST have a strong focus on digital marketing. What you need to succeed in this role: Strong commercial focus with demonstrable experience of delivering campaigns that deliver impact and value. Fantastic digital campaign experience across PPC, SEO, paid social, display, CRM, email and content. Experience of integrating digital campaigns into offline channels including PR, events, print. Great attention to detail and an analytical focus to create reports on ROI and campaign performance. Previous people management experience. Ideally a background in B2B services and some knowledge/experience within the energy/utility sector. Exceptional stakeholder management skills- in this role you will work with partners, customers and members across diverse levels and organisations. Energy & Utility Skills is a business that offers flexibility and a great work-life balance. They encourage professional development, training and collaboration and this is a really exciting opportunity to be part of an evolving business who are right at the heart of the Green Agenda for Net Zero. RR123
1 day ago
Events Manager £30,000 - £40,000 Depending on Experience Leicestershire Fancy being at the heart of putting together gala's, exhibitions and other live events? Keep reading ... We're excited to be working in partnership with one of Leicestershire's award-winning agencies in their search for an Events Manager, where you'll have the opportunity to support a range of global clients in the delivery of marketing, events, and comms activity!The agency are ambitious and are committed to providing their clients with a solutions focussed approach which delivers results! They have a reputation in the industry for delivering the absolute best, and are trusted by their clients for their guidance, input and truly can't get enough of their creative ability. It's this approach which means they have a great portfolio of long standing clients! Here, you'll report into the Account Director and will work in tandem with a super talented marketing team to deliver some amazingly creative solutions for clients from different backgrounds, which include; Taking full responsibility for the management, planning and delivery of client event programs, campaigns and projects. This could involve big scale events such as gala's, exhibitions and corporate events. You'll be coming up with ideas, bringing them to life and ensuring content fits the messaging of the event. Be at the heart of live events, project managing and associated communications to ensure everything runs smoothly. Ensuring your clients are happy every step of the way through providing consistent updates, taking briefs and tracking work through the agency. Ensuring client budgets are managed and maintained, working to agreed margin targets. Working with the team to come up with creative solutions to client challenges. I’m interested! What would they like to see in me? A background in running and managing top end corporate B2B events. You'll have excellent communication skills and can understand how marketing and events work together. You'll love organising events, and will work in collaboration and pull the right people together to ensure each event is a success. If you're a savvy and creative thinker who is solutions focussed and loves what they do, then consider that box ticked! Someone who isn't afraid to get involved in supporting the operations of live events. A team-orientated person who can work alongside creative, digital, PR, and logistics professionals to ensure all elements of their client campaigns are delivered on time and on budget. Last but not least, someone who is cool, calm and collected under pressure. (If you’ve managed events before you know what we mean by this!). What's in it for you? The team have a lovely office and a great team-orientated culture who are at the very heart of their growth plans long-term. The team have a flexible working pattern in place, but like to spend as much time as possible in the office together to ensure they're always coming up with fresh ideas. Due to the nature of the role, you’ll be required to be away on events, site visits, client meetings across the UK, Europe and Internationally. If you’d like to be considered to be a key member of their award-winning team, then find your best event clothes and send your CV over today for immediate consideration! RR123
1 day ago
Consumer Communications Manager £27 - £35k Warwickshire I have the pleasure of working with one of the Midlands most popular agency teams. Focusing on an array of well known consumer brands, they deliver award winning work in creative, PR, digital and marketing. And right now, their standout PR team are looking for a PR and Communications Manager to join them on their journey. As a key member of the PR division, you will have the opportunity to work on a portfolio of retail, leisure, lifestyle, and consumer brands. Delivering strategic thinking for them, integrating social media, influencer, and digital solutions as well as all core PR competencies. If successful, your day to day will involve: Managing client campaigns. Providing daily updates, status reports and project management of activity. Brainstorming and brief taking. Press release writing and media relations. Social media management, scheduling, and engagement. The team will keep you busy with their lovely portfolio of clients. They’ll also look after you! Nurture your talent, develop your skills, and progress your career. This role won’t be around for long so if you’d like to work on great consumer clients, in a wonderful agency team then this is the role for you. With great benefits and flexible working on offer why wouldn't you want to apply? Rebecca@pitchconsultants.co.uk CC123
1 day ago
Marketing Account Manager Warwickshire £25 - £32k I am very lucky to be working with one of the Midlands most established advertising agencies and I have the pleasure of finding them a talented Marketing Account Manager to join their brilliant team.Working with some very well-known household brands you’ll have the chance to work on some big budget, big brand, big scale projects. Guided by your Account Director you’ll support clients with brain storming, creative development, project management, updates and reporting.There's lots to this role, but day to day you’ll be getting up to: Being the go-to for you clients, managing projects and finding solutions to their marketing challenges. Delivering activity across multiple channels, from DM to social media, advertising and PR, as well as events and integrated solutions. Great at developing relationships and revenue streams through spotting commercial opportunities. The agency is looking for an ambitious account handler who is keen to develop their career, up-skill themselves and can play a key role in the agency’s future. If you’d like to find out more about this exceptional opportunity don’t delay apply today for immediate consideration - rebecca@pitchconsultants.co.uk BB123
1 day ago
This is a role you won’t want to miss out on!A highly impressive Marketing Agency is on the hunt for a Social Media Account Manager to join their team. Based in Cirencester you’ll join a fab bunch of people who thrive on delivering the best possible work for their brands. Focused on providing integrated solutions, they use data, research and insight to ensure the solutions they deliver really hit the mark for their clients! If successful you’ll join a formidable team who have achieved great success and with their client portfolio growing, they need more hands on deck!They’re looking for talented marketeers who can offer strategic support, development, and a consultative approach to their brands. Working with them to craft and deliver creative campaigns that really stand out and make a difference. Day to day you’ll have the chance to be very hands on with your team and clients and be involved in the following: Working on a selection of the agency’s great clients. Interrogating and shaping briefs. Making sure strategies are upheld throughout the duration of the projects. Ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget. Supporting Account Directors with forecasting and tracking. Offering strategic contribution. Their perfect person: Will have experience of working with a range of stakeholders. Will be brilliant at planning and building relationships with clients. Understands how to run profitable accounts. Has experience in planning and delivering social media activity. Will be calm working in a fast-paced environment. This role is a key cog in the team and comes with plenty of long-term opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career. The agency invests heavily in training, development and the health and well-being of their team.With a collaborative culture and a team who work exceptionally well together, celebrating their successes, and supporting one another through tough times. Why wouldn’t you want to be part of this team?! Send your CV over today for immediate consideration. BB123
1 day ago
Account Manager Location - Cirencester Salary - £24-£27k Hybrid working and great benefits. A super marketing agency are seeking a driven Account Manager to join their brilliant Gloucestershire based team. With a wealth of experience in customer engagement, digital, creative and strategy the team are looking for an integrated Account Manager to contribute amazing work for their clients which is on time and on budget. What will your day to day look like as an Account Manager? Be responsible for a range of projects, managing client expectations and delivering work that’s bang on brief Be in daily contact with clients and comfortably build a strong relationship them. You'll be an excellent communicator who is organised, capable of critical prioritisation and always been cool and calm under pressure. You will have a good commercial understanding and be responsible for your own project financials, budgets and delivery. To be successful in this role you’ll need a great team focused attitude, be tenacious, communicative and solutions orientated. Agency experience would be beneficial but it isn’t absolutely necessary.Apply today for immediate consideration. BB123
1 day ago
Account Executive Gloucestershire £20 - £23k An award-winning Cirencester based agency is looking for a go-getting Account Executive to join their growing team!The agency is a fast paced and dynamic environment and they’re looking for someone who can be super organised, keep up with the pace and play a key role in delivering great work for a range of awesome brands. As their new Account Executive, here’s a taste of what you’ll get up to day-to-day: Supporting the Account Manager and Senior Account Manager in the day-to-day management of client campaigns. Pulling status reports and updating clients and suppliers on timelines. Supporting with brief writing. Working with the creative team Managing diaries, booking meetings and typing up excellent notes. To be considered you’ll need to: Be organised and on the ball. Have a passion for marketing and engaging customers. Have a strong knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office suite. Be an excellent communicator. Whether you’re a recent marketing, PR/Advertising graduate, or you’re a year into your career and looking for a new challenge, this agency has a position that could suit you. Offering excellent progression opportunities, a chance to develop your skills and do it all alongside an awesome team. What more could you wish for?! If you feel like this role could be what you are looking for send your CV today for immediate consideration. reece.t@pitchconsultants.co.uk BB123
2 days ago
The East Midlands market can often feel overshadowed by its western counterpart.And whilst Birmingham isn’t too far away, when it comes to recruitment, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and Northampton (to name a few) are entirely different places, each with their own unique challenges.I focus my attention on working with the East Midlands market, and have started to see some interesting trends and developments which set it apart.Availability of talentIn the Midlands as a whole we’re seeing an increase in the volume of active job seekers clicking and engaging with job advertisements. Largely driven by an increase in graduate level talent entering the market, summer may be the perfect time to look for that white horse.Competition for talentAccording to Indeed Hiring insights* on average there are 9.6 job seekers per job, compared to 9.1 in the West Midlands. Though the market remains competitive in key areas (digital and PR), compared to its western counterpart, competition is lower due to less companies advertising and competing for job seekers.Talent expectationsMore job seekers entering the market doesn’t mean you need to stop being competitive when searching for great talent.Candidates are just as selective as ever when it comes to finding their next dream job, taking culture, fit and flexibility into consideration before saying yes. But it’s not just about benefits, salary is once again becoming an important decision factor as the cost of living rises.Salary averages* in the East Midlands are currently:£39,060 for a Marketing Manager - 2% above the national average.£30,893 for a PR Manager - 3% above the national average.£27,239 for a Graphic Designer - 7% above the national average.Attracting great talent in the East Midlands will require you to put together a recruitment strategy that is competitive in the market and attractive to potential applicants.Advising you on the best course of action is something which I and Pitch place at our very core of how we do recruitment, ensuring we’re able to match you with the right candidate in the right way. So, if you’re looking to get ahead of the competition and attract the best talent for your business, reach out to me and let’s chat about what we can achieve together.*Data gathered from Indeed Hiring Insights and is accurate as of June 23rd 2022.Image credit:Header: Image adapted from photo by Olya Kobruseva: https://www.pexels.com/photo/question-marks-on-paper-crafts-5428833/
9 days ago
Before we get into the nitty gritty - Congratulations on finishing your degree and graduating!2022 is an interesting year to be entering the job market as a fresh graduate. Your skills are likely to be in high demand, and some employers are willing to offer higher salaries to combat talent shortages and the rising cost of living.The current average graduate salary is just over £24,000, according to the Graduate Outcomes report by HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency). But before you get your heart set on a specific number, remember this is dependent on what jobs you’re applying for, your current level of experience and your desired location.To help you know what you could expect to be getting paid as a graduate, we took a dive into someof these differences:I want to be a Marketing AssistantOn average Marketing Assistants can expect to be paid between £19,000 - £21,000 a year depending on location.The averages for May 2022 are:Birmingham - £21,774Manchester - £21,505Leicester - £19,204Northampton - £20,740I want to be a Junior Graphic DesignerOn average Junior Graphic Designers can expect to be paid between £19,000 - £21,000 depending on location.The averages for May 2022 are:Birmingham - £20,235Manchester - £19,873Leicester - £20,995I want to be a PR Assistant:On average PR Assistants earn £23,999, however the most common location for employment is London, which would increase the average salary.I want to be a Marketer, Creative, Communications, Sales or Digital pro!For a guide on what to expect at your level, you can download our salary surveys for the Midlands, North and Home Counties regions. Alternatively, don’t hesitate to reach out a member of our team.*Data gathered from Indeed hiring insights is accurate as of 16th June 2022. Image credit:Header: Image adapted from Photo by Stanley Morales: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-black-long-sleeve-dress-standing-on-brown-concrete-pathway-3186386/
17 days ago
When hiring in a competitive recruitment landscape, understanding the lay of the land is vital to creating a recruitment plan destined for success.Market mapping is an essential element of this process, and if it's done the right way, it will allow you to make strategic decisions surrounding your recruitment plan.We undertake market mapping as part of our retained recruitment plan, using data to help guide and advise on your recruitment strategy to ensure you’re gaining access to the best talent the market has to offer.Here’s what we do …We find out how many candidates are in your area …To discover how challenging your recruitment journey is likely to be and to provide insight into timelines for recruitment and whether searches should be widened to take into account a bigger search radius or wider skill set.We find out what the jobs to candidate ratio is in your area …To find out how competitive the market is and how likely candidates are going to be attracted to and in process with competitive businesses.We dive deep into who current job seekers are and where they’re employed …To gain an understanding of what attracts them to your competitors. It could be location, salary, brand reputation, flexible working benefits … you name it!Research average salariesWith the cost of living rising and salaries inflating on the whole due to talent shortages, advertising your role at the right salary is now more important than ever. To help guide you, we’ll combine all of the above with our knowledge of your industry and market in your region to advise on salary brackets.To hear more about how we can help you with market mapping your role, get in touch and we’ll get a member of our team to reach out.
24 days ago
Writing a job advertisement can seem like the easiest thing in the world. “You just write what you’re looking for right?”.Wrong.The job advert is one the most important part of the hiring process. It’s how you’re going to hook in all of those amazing candidates … so why would you want to give them a bunch of red flags at stage 1?We recently asked our candidate community what their biggest red flags are when applying for a job. The kind of things which make them think “no thank you”. Here’s what they said …Red flags in job advertsNo salary displayed64% of our community said that not displaying a salary is a huge red flag.Whilst there could be a valid reason for not displaying one. For job seekers it says either you’re underpaying your staff or you’re not certain about what you’re looking for.If you consider it from a job seekers perspective, you could have the best job and advert ever, but without a salary how are they going to know if their financial needs could be met by the business? This paves the way for less applications and more time wasted during the interview stages if potential candidates are looking for a higher salary than you’re willing to offer.Dual rolesA Graphic Designer/Account Manager a Marketing/Business Development Executive. Though some roles have cross overs, advertising as a dual role can be a turn off for many candidates, especially at a more senior level.Dual roles promote the idea that the business doesn’t quite know who they’re looking for and makes potential applicants question whether they’ll be stretched across the two disciplines.Confusing language and terminologyKeep it simple. If applicants have to Google what it is you’re promoting or asking for, then you’re not communicating your needs in the right way.Overused phrases“A good sense of humour”.“Hit the ground running”.You could mean well by these phrases. But honestly, they’re overused and often conjure negative thoughts about the company.A good sense of humour could indicate a bullying culture.Hitting the ground running could mean a new starter gets little training and support.Try to steer clear of these phrases if you don’t want to raise red flags to potential candidates about your business and company culture.Image credit: Header: Image adapted from photo by Zachariah Garrison: https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-traffic-light-1959841/
about 1 month ago
With June and summer just around the corner, we thought we’d update you on what we’re seeing and what we expect to be the biggest challenges and opportunities for hirers and job seekers during the second half of 2022.For hirersTime to hireSorry, but hiring is still going to take time.Whilst we’ve seen the average time to hire reduce throughout March and April, levels continue to remain higher than pre-pandemic levels as talent remains in short supply across core areas in digital, PR, marketing and creative sectors.As summer begins its approach, we’re expecting hire time to increase slightly on the below averages as hiring companies experience more annual leave and internal resource challenges than previous months.Average time to hire agency (2022) - 34.2 daysAverage time to hire in-house (2022) - 41.9 daysNotice periods are getting longerIt’s no longer guaranteed your perfect candidate will be on a 4 week notice period. As companies seek to retain current staff longer (hello long hiring times), many notice periods have been increased to as long as two - three months.Taking into consideration the longer time to hire, it’s wise to consider how this could impact your recruitment plans and whether taking a more planned approach could be best for your recruitment strategy.Cost of living bitesAs the cost of living increases, it’s natural to assume current employees may ask for pay increases and interviewees may request higher salaries. But have you considered the impact of leavers on your current staff?We’ve heard of more cases of employees passively entering the job market after receiving feedback from colleagues on salaries in the market. Hearing they could earn more elsewhere, they’re starting to dip their toe in the job market. Just something you should keep your eye on.Do you need a unicorn?Do you need a unicorn or will a white horse do?We’ve talked and you’ve heard plenty about the talent shortage. If you’re guilty of looking for someone who can do it all and feel like you’re getting nowhere fast, will someone who can be trained and upskilled be a better option in the long-run?As summer approaches a fresh wave of graduates are entering the market, eager to put their skills to the test. This creates a fresh pool of untapped talent just waiting to be approached and become your next employee. Some will come ready with experience, others just want a chance. But the question is, are you still willing to wait for that unicorn? Or do you need a fast solution to your internal challenges?For job seekersBack to the officeWorking from home has been one of the most talked about benefits of Covid. Though more than 80% of those who worked from home through the pandemic plan to do hybrid work, those who’ve been fully remote may start to see tides turning.We’re hearing of more companies increasing their employees requirement to work in office, especially amongst those who’ve been 100% remote. Whilst we don’t expect to see remote work return to pre-pandemic levels, you may begin to see the availability of it shrink over summer.Cost of livingYour salary could be a strong motivator for looking for a new job as the cost of living crisis continues to bite. The good news is, if your skill set is in demand (PPC, Paid media, SEO, PR, digital marketing), then many employers are still willing to pay higher than average to recruit your skills. But as inflation begins to impact company revenue, we’re unsure how long salary inflation is likely to last - making now the perfect time to be looking for that new job.You may be in demand but …Some hirers are loosing patience. Whilst we want to ensure you get the perfect job for you with the right salary and benefits, hirers are loosing their patience with candidates who take too long to make a decision or are making what be seen as unreasonable requests. Whilst you may hold the driving seat in a talent short market, hirers are increasingly getting used to the land and aren’t afraid to say no or withdraw offers.Image credit: Header: Image adapted from photo by Eduardo Dutra: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-in-front-of-laptop-on-brown-wooden-table-2115217/
about 1 month ago
The graduate market is one of the most competitive job markets out there, and is full of likeminded people all with similar degrees and aspirations.Learning how to stand apart in this crowded market is so important in order to get the job you’re dreaming of. So we’ve put our heads together to come up with our top five tips to help you stand out against the competition.1 - Up your professional social media presenceWe joke that step one for every graduate is open a LinkedIn profile - likely because you’re encouraged to by lecturers and peers. Whilst LinkedIn is a fantastic tool for networking and finding jobs, there’s more to it than asking for connections.To stand out on LinkedIn it’s important to work on developing a personal brand through creating content which is natural and feels engaging. We’ve previously written a blog on how you can create a knockout LinkedIn profile and how you can use other LinkedIn tools to standout. 2- Tailor every job application to the roleHave you ever tailored your job application to the role? Or have you just sent a blanket CV and cover letter for all?If it’s the latter, then stop.Tailoring your CV and cover letter to the role you’re applying for shows the employer that you’ve done your research and have a genuine interest in the position.So the next time you’re putting your CV and cover letter together, think about: What skills of the job specification do I fit best? How can I add value to this organisation? What am I most interested in about this role?3 - Draw on many experiences in your applicationsYou may not have 2+ years work experience in your desired field, but there’s a chance that you may have dabbled in certain skillsets through projects, voluntary work, internships and freelancing whilst at university. Don’t be afraid to include these within your application. Whilst you may not have direct experience, you may be able to evidence transferrable and valuable skills.4 - Don’t be afraid of working with small companies or start-upsYour friends and peers may be focussed on joining a graduate scheme or working within a large organisation, but having a big name behind your employment history doesn’t always mean you’ll be happy or get the level of exposure and experiences you’re looking for.In short, never be afraid to apply to work with a start-up or SME. Whilst you won’t always get the fancy name behind you, you’ll often be exposed to more areas of the business and have the opportunity to make a greater impact in the long-term.5 - Only apply and accept the right opportunity for youYou may feel that you have to apply for everything and anything or accept the first offer that comes through the door, but that’s not always the best thing for you.Applying to companies which are of genuine interest to you and being selective can sometimes help your job searching journey more than hinder it. You also don’t need to accept the first offer that comes through the door if it isn’t the right fit for you culturally, developmentally or financially.Image credit: Header: Image adapted from Photo by Ekrulila: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-white-scroll-2292837/