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1 day ago
Stratford-upon-Avon
Paid Social Executive
+ Paid Social Executive + £30,000 - £35,000 + Warwickshire We have the pleasure of working with one of the midlands most impressive media agencies and we can’t wait to find them a Senior Paid Social Executive to join their award winning team. The agency has an incredibly talented media and performance team and delivers some of the most impressive campaigns. Delivering across the whole media funnel there isn’t anything they’re a one stop shop for everything you need. Always consultative in their approach they build a strategy from scratch and tailor solutions that will deliver results. The head of digital is skilled in all aspect of performance marketing so you’d be joining a team where the most senior person can be hands-on and do, they day to day so you know you’re going to learn a lot. Client-wise wise the team work with brands in all industries, from Izuz and Nescafe to Furniture Village and The Royal Mint. If successful, you will be responsible for the following day-to-day: +Creating and launching paid social campaigns + Ensure funnels are working and set up correctly and are ready for traffic + Consistently optimising and split testing to ensure you’re delivering the best results + Writing ad copy and tweaking landing page copy + Troubleshooting campaign issues + Advising and directing clients on creatives needed to improve campaigns. Working in a team of digital specialists you will work towards delivering the best results for your clients. Sharing best practices, trying new techniques, and always delivering the best results for your brands. To be considered for the role you will need: + 1 year of experience with Facebook paid advertising and analytics minimum + Experience in successfully managing a range of clients at any one time + Knowledge of working with clients who require lead generation campaign activity + A solid understanding of opt-in funnels and CRO experience + The ability to spot, analyse, and resolve problems in a campaign. The agency looks for excellent communication skills and creative thinking, with the ability to use both data and intuition to inform decisions. Super high attention to detail is a must as is being a team player. These guys are working towards a common goal to deliver not only the best results but the best service too. If you’d like to be part of their entrepreneurial team who invest in training and development, offer super flexible working, and have a solid benefits package then apply today for immediate consideration. Ref – 51419 AA123
3 days ago
Rugeley
Content Manager/ SEO Copywriter
Content Manager/SEO copywriter Rugeley – 2/3 days office, other days from home. up to £40,000 plus benefits Pitch is delighted to be exclusively supporting this fantastic e-commerce business based in Rugeley who are looking for an experienced Content Manager to join their team. The business is a top seller in their category within the health and wellness market. They’re looking for someone who can work closely with the design and marketing team to curate high quality content across various digital platforms, engage with audiences and drive traffic to their direct sales channels. You’ll develop content for social media, case studies and blog posts. You’ll be responsible for: Creating the content calendar. Researching key topics within the health and wellness market to develop content that resonates with the audience. Working with the product and marketing teams to identify key products that require promotion. Writing content for blogs, case studies and social media, ensuring all content is optimised. SEO- keyword research, meta-tagging and building backlinks. Growing and managing the social media community. What experience is required? You’ll have worked in a content role previously and have excellent verbal and written communication skills with a portfolio of work available. Previous experience in a marketing role where you have written specialist content for multiple digital channels. Experience of researching and providing sector insight that can be used within the content plan. A good knowledge of on-page and off-page SEO and the ability to write fully optimised content for digital platforms. Experience of managing social media communities. Videography/editing experience would be beneficial but not essential. Your content experience will be within a consumer focused, product role. Experience or interest in the health and wellbeing/nutrition market would be advantageous. Agency or in-house experience. This business works a 35 hour week, offer some flexibility on start and finish times and have some great benefits. Apply with your CV today if this sounds like you. Ref 51486
4 days ago
Birmingham
Digital Marketing Manager - Birmingham
+ Digital Marketing Manager + Birmingham (some hybrid working) + £30 - £40k Growing midlands based property empire is on the hunt for an ambitious Digital Marketing Manager to join their impressive team and support across a range of the companies within their portfolio. This business has gone from strength to strength over the last 12 months and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. Due to continued growth and existing client requirements, they’re looking for a talented Digital Marketeer join the ranks and support clients with the strategic direction and delivery. Reporting directly into the Head of Marketing you’ll work closely with the wider teams to strategus the best use of digital marketing channels. Integrating with the PR, social and marketing divisions you’ll work hand in glove to deliver seamless solutions that always help ROI. To be considered you will need: + A history is digital marketing and case studies to showcase your portfolio of skills. + Exposure to email marketing and providing CRM solutions that utilise data and drive traffic + Excellent knowledge of the digital media landscape and it’s ability to evolve quickly. So you’ll need to be on the pulse with the latest trends and changes. + Be skilled in PPC and Paid social solutions know your way around Google Suite, G4A and Tag Manager + Some commercial exposure to finance and project planning This is an excellent opportunity for a Digital Marketing Manager to join a brilliant Birmingham bases business who grow year on year. Not to mention the team is supportive, progressive and creative so you’re ideas will always be listened to and you’ll have the chance to be part of an award winning team. What’s not to love?! Send your CV over for immediate consideration. This role won’t be in the market for long! rebecca@pitchconsultants.co.uk Ref: 51453 AA123
5 days ago
Birmingham
Assistant Area Sales Manager
Assistant Area Sales Manager Birmingham area – 5 days on the road £26,000 - £30,000 + car allowance and fuel card Do you enjoy the challenging world of sales and want to make a career in it? Are you looking to work for a business who will provide you with ongoing professional development as part of a trainee programme? If so, read on! Pitch is delighted to be partnering with this innovative construction business that provide products and solutions for the built environment. Heavily focused on the green environment and sustainability, they are looking for an Assistant Area Sales Manager to work across the Birmingham and surrounding areas. Working closely with the Senior Area Manager, you’ll assist in the generation of specification and project opportunities with existing and new clients. Working with the technical team and your line manager, you’ll assist and sometimes lead on surveying projects and writing reports and specifications. Responsible for your own diary, you’ll be on the road 5 days a week, travelling to meet customers, making appointments and delivering presentations. To be successful in this role, you’ll need: Previous experience in a sales role, ideally B2B. Ideally an interest in construction and the built environment. Exceptional communication skills. Some previous experience of cold calling. The ability to absorb and interpret technical information. A strong commercial acumen and be motivated to work towards targets. A full driving license and your own car. If you have any experience within the flat roofing industry, this would be hugely advantageous. Along with the salary, car allowance and fuel card, you’ll also be able to earn small incremental bonuses based on turnover within your area. Apply with your CV today. Ref 51320 II123
11 days ago
Birmingham
Senior PR Account Executive / Junior Account Manager – Consumer
Senior PR Account Executive / Junior Account Manager – Consumer Birmingham (2 days onsite p/w) £27,000 - £30,000 Pitch is excited to be working exclusively with a top Birmingham based PR and content agency that’s looking to recruit a super talented Senior PR Account Executive or Junior Account Manager with a background in consumer PR to join its exceptional team. This agency is extremely well established, with a brilliant senior team who pride themselves on the business they have built, allowing team members the autonomy to push forward their careers with the support needed to do just that. They work with a range of household brands across hospitality, retail, leisure and FMCG sectors, creating impactful PR campaigns for the national consumer lifestyle press along with some high-profile regional PR too. 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. As their new Senior PR Account Executive / Junior Account Manager you’ll be: Working with high profile (and very lovely!) consumer clients within retail, hospitality and FMCG sectors – some of the country’s best loved brands are in this agency’s portfolio! Writing copy for a range of different platforms – from press releases and features to blogs and awards entries. No two days are the same! Pitching news stories and features to a range of consumer media contacts, securing outstanding coverage for your clients. Supported by an exceptional Account Director who is extremely supportive and nurturing. Are you the brilliant PR this agency is looking for? Are you … An experienced consumer PR, used to a busy role that sees you juggling different clients and projects? Confident building relationships and securing coverage with the media? A team player, collaborative, energetic and looking for a business that you can be a part of long term? Yes? Pop your CV over to arrange a chat about this opportunity, but be quick, it won’t be around for long! Ref: 51121 AA123
11 days ago
Birmingham
Marketing Project Manager / Account Manager
Project Manager / Account Manager £28,000 - £40,000 Birmingham (4 days onsite) A brilliantly creative and hugely ambitious, central Birmingham based marketing consultancy is looking for an exceptionally talented Account or Project Manager to join its talented team. This agency’s approach is unlike any other. They have a model that allows them to uncover the detail of a brand, their 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. If you want to work on exceptionally creative campaigns that hit the mark and be proud of every single campaign you’re involved in, this could be the perfect agency for you. As their brilliant new Project Manager, you’ll: Oversee delivery of a range of projects – planning, overseeing execution and managing timelines and budgets. Ensuring the smooth running of projects across a range of marketing and advertising channels, ensuring accuracy of project documentation and communications. Working closely with clients and internal teams to ensure projects run to set timelines. This agency is looking for a candidate who: Is an established Account Manager or Project Manager with a production focus. Has agency experience and is used to leading client relationships and overseeing delivery for a range of clients. Has a highly creative approach, not afraid of pushing the boundaries. If you’re an experienced Account Manager or Project Manager with a background in branding, marketing or advertising and you’re looking to join a leading Birmingham based agency, working as part of a passionate and highly creative team within a business that offers excellent long-term progression opportunities then please get in touch! Ref: 51187 AA123
13 days ago
Stratford-upon-Avon
Programmatic Executive
+ Senior Programmatic Executive + £28,000 - £32,000 + Warwickshire - 3 days onsite Exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Programmatic Executive to join a highly reputable media agency in beautiful Warwickshire. Due to growth within the media division and increased support needed for the Programmatic team, we are looking for a dynamic Senior Executive to join our team and hit the ground running. The agency is a well-established and well-respected business with an exceptional portfolio of clients. We have an inclusive, creative, and motivated culture, and as an independently-owned company, we have won numerous awards.Their expertise are evident in their selection as the top choice for leading FMCG and retail brands seeking media solutions. What are they looking for? They are seeking a Senior Programmatic Executive to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in programmatic and be comfortable managing campaigns, working closely with traders, and optimising overall performance. To be considered for this role, you must have: + Previous experience running programmatic campaigns in DV360 or other DSPs + Strong experience across all objectives, from awareness to conversion and multiple channels + Excellent client service skills + An analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude If successful, you will join a high-performing team with a proven track record and ambitious plans for the future. In addition, you will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply now by submitting your CV and learn more about this exciting opportunity! AA123
18 days ago
Warwickshire
Digital Marketing Manager
+Digital Marketing Manager + Warwickshire (hybrid working) + £40,000 - £50,000 salary + benefits Pitch is currently working with a very well-known Marketing Agency and we're supporting them in their search for an ambitious Digital Marketing Manager to join their growing Paid Media division. This agency has gone from strength to strength over the last 12 months and they’re showing no signs of slowing down. Due to continued growth and existing client requirements, they’re looking for experienced Digital Marketing Manager to join the ranks and support clients with the strategic direction and delivery. Reporting directly to the Head of Digital you’ll work closely together to develop, grow, and progress the team. If successful you will play an integral role in overseeing client relationships, and the digital team, ensuring seamless campaign delivery to drive business value through effective management. As an experienced pair of hands, you’ll mentor the skilled pros you work with and help them deliver consultive and creative solutions to their clients. Additionally, you’ll invest in developing strong client relationships and cultivating excellent commercial partnerships. To be considered you will need: + A history in digital account management and a range of experience across digital channel. + Excellent skills in developing and delivering PPC solutions + Strong experience in developing and delivering Paid Social campaigns. + Have excellent knowledge of the digital media landscape and it’s ability to evolve quickly. So, you’ll need to be on the pulse with the latest trends and changes. + Experience in team management and development + Commercial exposure to finance and project planning This is an excellent opportunity for a Digital Marketing Manager or Paid Media Manager to join a business during a very exciting period of growth. There is huge potential for progression and development in this team. This role is one you don’t want to miss out on! Send your CV over to me today to find out more – rebecca@pitchconsultants.co.uk Ref: 50923 AA123
At our heart
7 months ago
By Lara Lee
Red flags in job adverts
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 parts of the hiring process. It’s how you’re going to hook in all 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 …+ No 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 implies 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 or a Marketing/Business Development Executive. Though some roles have cross overs, advertising an opportunity 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 up negative thoughts about the company.A good sense of humour – What does this even mean? I’m sure no one ever thinks they have a bad sense of humour!Hit the ground running – Does this mean a new starter gets little training and support and is simply left to crack on?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/
Red flags in job adverts
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 parts of the hiring process. It’s how you’re going to hook in all 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 …+ No 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 implies 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 or a Marketing/Business Development Executive. Though some roles have cross overs, advertising an opportunity 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 up negative thoughts about the company.A good sense of humour – What does this even mean? I’m sure no one ever thinks they have a bad sense of humour!Hit the ground running – Does this mean a new starter gets little training and support and is simply left to crack on?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/
8 months ago
By Natasha Price
Benefits of hiring temp talent
Did you know...According to the CIPD on average in the UK over a third of employees leave their organisations each year! This is pretty high if you ask me and I don’t believe it’s necessarily reflective of the marketing, pr and creative industries, but, we have seen candidate confidence return to the market so there is more movement out there.Whilst employees leave roles for a variety of reasons, the effect their departure has on internal teams can be damaging and have a significant effect on long-term corporate performance.Whilst firms seek to retain lost talent, 72% of employers consider skill shortages in the market to be negatively impacting the hiring process, causing the average recruitment time to lengthen. We can most definitely vouch for this, process are taking much longer in the current market. This timeline can negatively impact business functionality, where a loss of key figures combined with an over reliance on less skilled employees means the quality of work produced may decline, adding additional stresses to an already stretched workforce. So what can you do!?Organisations may do this by introducing a temporary/interim staff member to fill the gap, which though may be seen as an extra cost in the immediate period, may help reduce stress levels for your permanent members of staff. As you are taking into consideration their already heavy workloads, it may also help staff look favourably on the organisation. The skills shortage has been shown to impede the hiring process, especially when searching for senior figures with specialist skillsets. If this role is urgent, you may only hire permanent talent which fulfils part of your criteria, creating a short-term solution to your wider issue. This can be avoided by utilising a temporary staff member, who will enable you to make more deliberate decisions regarding who you hire, which is likely to have a positive long-term effect on your business. Losing an employee can be disruptive to project schedules. Replacing previous talent with an individual who requires training and additional support has been shown to increase the amount of time invested into a project, causing projects to go off budget and over-schedule. Hiring a temporary member of staff who is used to working to short deadlines and is an expert in their field is a useful way to ensure your projects remain on track, whilst you source more permanent talent to fulfil all your criteria. How can we help?Here at Pitch we can offer a range of freelance, temp, fixed term and perm solutions so whatever your situation, budget or skills gap we can help. Contact our freelance team to find out how we can help today 0121 270 4080Temp@pitchconsultants.co.uk
Benefits of hiring temp talent
Did you know...According to the CIPD on average in the UK over a third of employees leave their organisations each year! This is pretty high if you ask me and I don’t believe it’s necessarily reflective of the marketing, pr and creative industries, but, we have seen candidate confidence return to the market so there is more movement out there.Whilst employees leave roles for a variety of reasons, the effect their departure has on internal teams can be damaging and have a significant effect on long-term corporate performance.Whilst firms seek to retain lost talent, 72% of employers consider skill shortages in the market to be negatively impacting the hiring process, causing the average recruitment time to lengthen. We can most definitely vouch for this, process are taking much longer in the current market. This timeline can negatively impact business functionality, where a loss of key figures combined with an over reliance on less skilled employees means the quality of work produced may decline, adding additional stresses to an already stretched workforce. So what can you do!?Organisations may do this by introducing a temporary/interim staff member to fill the gap, which though may be seen as an extra cost in the immediate period, may help reduce stress levels for your permanent members of staff. As you are taking into consideration their already heavy workloads, it may also help staff look favourably on the organisation. The skills shortage has been shown to impede the hiring process, especially when searching for senior figures with specialist skillsets. If this role is urgent, you may only hire permanent talent which fulfils part of your criteria, creating a short-term solution to your wider issue. This can be avoided by utilising a temporary staff member, who will enable you to make more deliberate decisions regarding who you hire, which is likely to have a positive long-term effect on your business. Losing an employee can be disruptive to project schedules. Replacing previous talent with an individual who requires training and additional support has been shown to increase the amount of time invested into a project, causing projects to go off budget and over-schedule. Hiring a temporary member of staff who is used to working to short deadlines and is an expert in their field is a useful way to ensure your projects remain on track, whilst you source more permanent talent to fulfil all your criteria. How can we help?Here at Pitch we can offer a range of freelance, temp, fixed term and perm solutions so whatever your situation, budget or skills gap we can help. Contact our freelance team to find out how we can help today 0121 270 4080Temp@pitchconsultants.co.uk
9 months ago
By Rebecca Thomas
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Pitch Talk....
Pitch Talk…We were enjoying some sunnier days until today but that doesn’t mean it’s all doom and gloom! Here’s a little market update from our Managing Director, Rebecca Thomas.Market UpdateNews on the job-hunting or talent-searching front has also been a little sunnier of late. There is movement in the market, candidates are looking, and clients are hiring, which is positive for everyone! So, what’s the catch…… Truth be told, it’s a bit of a messy market right now, if you’re recruiting at the moment, you may know exactly what we mean. If you’ve not been on the lookout recently then let me give you an idea of what the landscape is like.It’s no secret that recruitment has got harder and harder over the years. When I first joined the Pitch team way back when in…(goes to check LinkedIn for her start date) 2011 recruitment was a much simpler process.Clients had simple briefs, candidates had straightforward expectations, everyone went for face-to-face interviews, worked 5 days a week and most of the time negotiation was focused on salary expectations. Which, if I’d done my job right when I qualified and sent the candidate was limited because we were all on the same page. There were less layers of complexity in offers and the pace of recruitment was quicker.Fast forward to now; We have a much wider range of skills to recruit for, many specialists, some more niche, and lots of them pretty hard to come by. PR is still PR but it could also encompass, content, social, paid, and organic. Making the search bigger, broader, and not quite so straightforward.Not only have skill profiles evolved the variables of benefits, flexibility and working hours are vast now making qualification and candidate management a whole new level of difficulty. This means recruitment is more time-consuming, takes longer to deliver, and can cause a ripple effect of challenges for many businesses.If you know the Pitch team, then you know we like a challenge and we’re totally here for it! Our product offering will always provide you with a solution tailor-made to whatever you need, ensuring we can find you what you’re looking for. We just might need to factor in a little more time, a few more variables and put our awesome negotiation and qualification skills to the test!We’re in the process of bringing out our brand new How to Recruit Guide, this will give hints and tip on how to hire better in this challenging market! This would guide you on how to do it yourself as well as how you can use an agency more effectively and overcome some of the above-mentioned issues.Pitch TalentOn the Pitch news front, we have a new starter….Natasha Price, is our newest Pitch team member and to say we’re delighted to have her would be a total understatement! Natasha joins us with a wealth of creative and marketing recruitment experience, temp and perm knowledge as well as being an ideal fit for our Pitch Culture. We love her and we know you will too. If you want to find out more about Tash, feel free to reach out to her – Natasha.p@pitchconsultants.co.uk If we’re not already in touch with you as a candidate or client give us a buzz we’d love to chat 💚
Pitch Talk....
Pitch Talk…We were enjoying some sunnier days until today but that doesn’t mean it’s all doom and gloom! Here’s a little market update from our Managing Director, Rebecca Thomas.Market UpdateNews on the job-hunting or talent-searching front has also been a little sunnier of late. There is movement in the market, candidates are looking, and clients are hiring, which is positive for everyone! So, what’s the catch…… Truth be told, it’s a bit of a messy market right now, if you’re recruiting at the moment, you may know exactly what we mean. If you’ve not been on the lookout recently then let me give you an idea of what the landscape is like.It’s no secret that recruitment has got harder and harder over the years. When I first joined the Pitch team way back when in…(goes to check LinkedIn for her start date) 2011 recruitment was a much simpler process.Clients had simple briefs, candidates had straightforward expectations, everyone went for face-to-face interviews, worked 5 days a week and most of the time negotiation was focused on salary expectations. Which, if I’d done my job right when I qualified and sent the candidate was limited because we were all on the same page. There were less layers of complexity in offers and the pace of recruitment was quicker.Fast forward to now; We have a much wider range of skills to recruit for, many specialists, some more niche, and lots of them pretty hard to come by. PR is still PR but it could also encompass, content, social, paid, and organic. Making the search bigger, broader, and not quite so straightforward.Not only have skill profiles evolved the variables of benefits, flexibility and working hours are vast now making qualification and candidate management a whole new level of difficulty. This means recruitment is more time-consuming, takes longer to deliver, and can cause a ripple effect of challenges for many businesses.If you know the Pitch team, then you know we like a challenge and we’re totally here for it! Our product offering will always provide you with a solution tailor-made to whatever you need, ensuring we can find you what you’re looking for. We just might need to factor in a little more time, a few more variables and put our awesome negotiation and qualification skills to the test!We’re in the process of bringing out our brand new How to Recruit Guide, this will give hints and tip on how to hire better in this challenging market! This would guide you on how to do it yourself as well as how you can use an agency more effectively and overcome some of the above-mentioned issues.Pitch TalentOn the Pitch news front, we have a new starter….Natasha Price, is our newest Pitch team member and to say we’re delighted to have her would be a total understatement! Natasha joins us with a wealth of creative and marketing recruitment experience, temp and perm knowledge as well as being an ideal fit for our Pitch Culture. We love her and we know you will too. If you want to find out more about Tash, feel free to reach out to her – Natasha.p@pitchconsultants.co.uk If we’re not already in touch with you as a candidate or client give us a buzz we’d love to chat 💚
about 1 year ago
By Rebecca Thomas
January takeaways….
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 💚
January takeaways….
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 💚
over 1 year ago
By Heidi Moreby
My Journey to shareholder
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.
My Journey to shareholder
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.
over 1 year ago
By Rebecca Thomas
Pitch appoints Heidi to the board
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!
Pitch appoints Heidi to the board
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!
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