http://www.how-do.co.uk Digital Communications Assistant – Warrington - £20k (3 months to permanent)   Not-for-profit company, with government and other public sector funding, is looking for a digital communications assistant to join their team for a three-month contract, with the potential of the role turning permanent thereafter.   You will work under the guidance of the Communications Manager and will be a key element in the communications team.  This role requires the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage all aspects of e-communications and media. You  will be part of the main communications team and will be required to work closely with the IT & Database Manager to ensure the accuracy of the information the company stores.   You will have an excellent background in producing and proofing digital communication media, such as Content Management of the company website (previous CMS experience vital), the production E-Bulletins as well as managing 3rd party organisations to produce digital publications and marketing collateral. You will have excellent IT skills and will be able to use Microsoft Excel, and Word to a very high level and have the ability to use HTML codes.     This role is initially until the end of June (to start ASAP), with a view to a permanent role being offered (subject to sign-off) at the end of the contract.       http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=489 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=489 My client is a start up business who have an excellent new product to take to market. The main route to market is as a reseller of a new lead generation software product and they are now looking to build a specialist team. One of the key roles is an E-mail Marketing Manager who will act as a technical specialist to demonstrate the product range, act as a technical resource for new clients and in the future potentially managing client accounts and email campaigns. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working with email marketing software and will consider themselves to be a specialist in their field. This really is a great opportunity to start at the very beginning and grow and develop with a company who have big plans for growth. http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=488 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=488 Client Services Manager – Leeds - £negotiable   We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Client Services Manager in this ambitious and rapidly expanding search agency. Based in Leeds, you will head up the Client Services team, managing and maintaining a team environment focused on retaining and growing client accounts. You will have responsibility for appraisals, 121s, personal development, workflow, staffing and employee issues.  You will also collaborate with sales and finance teams to reach revenue goals and support post-sales efforts. You will account handle a small number of key accounts, providing excellent customer service and setting a best practice example for the rest of the team.  Helping to shape and manage budgets, timescales and campaign strategy, you will have a sound knowledge of all things search and digital. This is a key role within the agency and will require you to liaise and work with internal departments and clients effectively and report to the Commercial Director. Your communication skills will be top notch, with a knack of motivating team members, and educating clients and colleagues alike of effective concepts. You will be a highly strategic thinking, multi-tasker with strong client facing and presentation skills, with at least 3 years agency experience and prior experience of managing a team. The salary is competitive based on experience, with performance bonus and benefits. ***********   The Little Black Book Agency is the first employment agency outside of London to specialise purely in the digital marketing sector. We work with agencies and in-house departments right across the North of England, helping them to find the best digital talent for their business across the following disciplines:  Creative, Technical, Production, Client Services, Project Management, Media Planning & Buying, Search Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Sales, Senior Management. If you know of anybody who might benefit from a conversation with us, please get in touch.     http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=487 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=487 Creative Services Manager – Lancashire - £25-30k   Boutique digital agency, based in Burnley (Lancashire), is looking for a Creative Services Manager to join their passionate and highly-talented team.   The agency is always keen to work with new technologies and provide the best platform to keep their clients at the front of their industries. Working across design, social media, iPhone apps, digital displays, marketing strategies or web applications, this agency has a firm grip on the digital medium and are passionate about its best use and its future.   This is a brand new role for the agency so, as a result, you have the opportunity to really mould the role to fit the way that you work. You will manage the production process and their dynamic studio, reporting into the Interactive Director.   The role requires: Experience of getting the best out of multi-disciplinary teams A proven digital background having worked on a variety of digital projects and services An good understanding of the design process, though “hands on” experience isn’t necessary Ability to estimate project costs in conjunction with the creative and technical production teams Experience of managing time and resource on projects electronically Experience of tracking, recording and providing production cost data for the senior management team Responsible for expanding the business from the existing key customer portfolio which come from all sectors Ability to liaise with clients to gather information, take briefs and chase content Ability to effectively manage client expectations Input into client proposals or at client meetings Ability to contribute to senior management discussions and board meetings Knowledge of key internet technologies, and the ability to communicate new offerings to clients   ***********   The Little Black Book Agency is the first employment agency outside of London to specialise purely in the digital marketing sector. We work with agencies and in-house departments right across the North of England, helping them to find the best digital talent for their business across the following disciplines:  Creative, Technical, Production, Client Services, Project Management, Media Planning & Buying, Search Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Sales, Senior Management. If you know of anybody who might benefit from a conversation with us, please get in touch.     http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=486 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=486 Our client is a top integrated agency counting a number of high profile public and private sector clients amongst their portfolio. Owing to a recent growth in business from some of these key clients, they are now look for a digital account executive to support their digital client services team based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take a step up from their current digital role and gain further reaching responsibilities. The digital account executive will be focused on three main clients, two public sector and one private. The work coming from these accounts is very campaign focused, so the agency gets very involved with PPC (planned and bought internally) and online display campaigns (bought by a separate media agency). The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the account team and work to provide accurate reports and communication to clients. The digital account executive will also spend around 20% of their time running PPC campaigns. The successful candidate will have proven digital agency experience and be looking for a more autonomous role. They will be used to providing support on key client accounts and possess some experience/ knowledge of PPC and/ or SEO. http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=485 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=485 This is a challenging and highly rewarding opportunity to work with a well recognised consumer brand. As a key member of the marketing management team, you will have responsibility for taking ownership of all the marketing activity for the brand, and developing and driving sales across the product range, supported by a Product Manager.  This is not a big budget, ATL marcoms role but a genuine product sales driven marketing role, which requires a true full mix consumer product marketing professional. You will be developing, and driving the strategy for the brand, and key to your role will be the development of strong working relationships internally with the technical and design teams, and with the UK retailers. You will be an experienced marketing manager with proven, extensive product marketing expertise, in a consumer durables environment or similar, with excellent NPD knowledge and project management skills. http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=484 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=484 One of the leading lights in the north west’s digital media industry is looking to secure the services of an exceptionally talented digital DR manager to join their Manchester based team. They work with some massive blue chip clients across multiple sectors and this particular role will primarily deal with three key accounts from varying sectors who spend a large amount on digital media across all channels focusing on paid search (PPC), SEO and online display. The digital DR manager will take central responsibility for formulating digital media planning and buying strategies across these core direct response channels and presenting these to the client in person. Additionally, regular phone contact is required to develop this key relationship. The successful candidate will also be responsible for trafficking all digital media campaigns and providing management, reporting and analysis, working alongside digital creative and digital delivery teams.  The successful candidate will have digital media planning and buying experience mainly focused on paid search (PPC) as this is the primary focus of the main client’s spend. However, experience across display, email and affiliate will be highly desirable, along with experience of using media/ trafficking systems. Strong client management skills are at the core of this role.   http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=483 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=483 Our client is a forward thinking creative design agency based in Central Manchester. They work with some large clients across multiple sectors and are renowned for their truly integrated approach with digital at it’s core. They are now looking to secure the services of an experienced account director to join their vibrant expanding team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing and managing account management services for some of the agency’s key accounts. This would be with a view to maintain and develop sales in accordance with agreed business plans whilst providing the highest level of service in meeting client objectives. The candidate would also work with the directors of the business to provide insight and guidance on brand strategy.  The successful candidate will have an extensive background at senior level in client services within an agency. They will possess proven cross-sector ability (preferably with a focus on financial services clients) and show the gravitas to manage key accounts and increase the amount of spend from these. They will also have experience of supervising a team of staff as this position will involve the management of a senior account manager and account executive. Additionally, a proven track record at senior level within a branding/ design agency is essential. This is a top senior level opportunity for an experienced client services professional to join a reputed north west agency. http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=482 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=482 Established for over 30 years our clients is the leading player in their field. Following a recent restructure within their commercial teams, they have an opportunity for an experienced product marketing professional. The main purpose of the role is product planning, implementation and new product development across multimedia platforms. In addition a large focus of the role will be to raise the profile of your product portfolio and drive traffic to key product web pages and increase user engagement on the website. Fundamental to the role will be continual product industry and competitor research and analysis. You will be an imaginative and creative marketer with good exposure to product management and development. You will have the ability to manage and develop existing products and bring new ones to market, possess impressive project management, sales forecasting, and financial analysis and control skills. http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=481 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=481 Our client is a leading digital marketing agency, renowned for their blue chip client base and unique services. They are looking to bring on board a digital account executive to join their Cheshire based team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced digital account handler to work in a rewarding environment where they can develop and hone their skills. The digital account executive will provide client support to client to make sure that their web site and online marketing campaigns are accountable and measurable.  This will involve developing knowledge around banners, email, PPC and SEO. They will manage the clients’ reporting requirements and take involvement on some client meetings. The successful candidate will be working as a digital account handler within another digital agency. They will possess a solid understanding of web marketing and ideally have good reporting experience. Please apply today if you fit the bill. http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=480 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=480 Do you have a passion for getting the right message to the right people at the right time to get outstanding results?Are you looking for your next challenge in a fast paced and dynamic communication environment?If this sounds like you then we need your help to deliver the communications priorities for Cheshire East Council.We are looking for a communications professional with experience of working in a local government.  Leading a team of Communications Officers you would be responsible for developing innovative campaigns that build the Council’s profile and reputation at a local, regional and national level that are cost effective, high impact and that develop the Council’s brand through cohesive and consistent application. Working in the Communications Team is not for the faint-hearted. It is a fast-paced environment where information and media priorities change on a daily and hourly basis. Members of the team are expected to be able to work within a high-pressured and constantly evolving environment where initiative and resourcefulness are key qualities required of all team members.For an informal chat about his post please contact Anthony Taylor on 07771 892 479.Closing Date for applications 31 March 2010For further details and to apply visit http://apps.cheshireeast.gov.uk/CMS/Vacancies/Resume.aspx?ItemId=8573For any application enquiries please email jobenquiries@cheshireeast.gov.uk or call 01244 972503Please quote job reference number CE363 in all correspondence.  http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=479 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=479 HD243   I am working with an Award Winning Consumer PR agency who is on the hunt for a talented Senior Account Manager. They have a huge variety of big consumer brand accounts and are famous for their guerrilla and creative consumer PR campaigns. You need to be someone who wants to work on big brands and are happy to work in a fast pace and busy agency environment. The ideal candidate will be very passionate about all things consumer PR,  be naturally creative and have an outgoing personality and be able win others over easily, hold their ground among big personalities and who are results driven... shrinking violets need not apply! Candidates need consumer PR agency experience, good writing, creative thinking, media relations, account management, team management, event management and online PR experience. For more information please contact Helen Salt on Helen@blackcherryrecruitment.co.uk or 0845 539 0369.   http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=478 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=478 HD241   This education government funded trust is looking for a media and PR officer to support the work of its corporate press office and organisational initiatives. This new role will act as a first point of contact for media enquiries, and will assist both the Media Manager and Communications Manager in promoting the Trust’s activities. Candidates will need solid media relations, stakeholder relations, writing and press office experience ideally within the public sector. The role will initially be for a one year fixed contract and if funding for the trust is extended the role will continue. For more information and to register with Black Cherry recruitment, please contact Helen Salt on Helen@blackcherryrecruitment.co.uk or 0845 539 0369 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=477 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=477 HD237   Due to new business wins this successful B2B PR agency is on the lookout for a highly motivated Account Manager. The role will involve working on a number of UK and international sciencific and technical chemical clients. Candidates must have scientific or phama PR experience as well excellent writing , media relations, account management, event management and client liaison. In return you will get to work for a company with an excellent history in training and developing its staff, promoting staff internally and encouraging a fair and friendly working environment with good working hours and lots of opportunity for progression. For more information please contact Helen Salt on Helen@blackcherryrecruitment.co.uk or 0845 539 0369.   http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=476 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=476 HD227 My client is an Award Winning agency who is looking for a talented B2B Senior Account Executive to join their team. Candidates should have PR agency experience as well as proven media relations and client liaison skills. In particular, they are looking for strong technical writing skills and a passion for trade – especially in the ‘built environment’. Clients will include environmental, manufacturing, trade, construction. My client is a highly sought after agency and popular place to work so if you are interested get in touch ASAP. To register with Black Cherry recruitment, please contact Helen Salt on Helen@blackcherryrecruitment.co.uk or 0845 539 0369.   http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=475 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=475 HD226 This small but perfectly formed digital agency in South Manchester are looking to strengthen their digital marketing offering with a specialist in online PR, content strategy and social media marketing. Candidates will need online and digital PR experience and will love online PR and social media like it is your very own offspring! Experience required includes working on website content/copy, social media and digital campaigns and an understanding of how to develop relationships with key online opinion formers and brand evangelists.  You will have a brilliant nose for news and experience working on crisis and issues would be useful as well as the ability to drive and direct campaigns to support traditional PR activity. Bringing blogger contacts would be advantageous and as would stakeholder and media relations experience/exposure. The role will join an existing team: setting the direction for all online PR activity within the agency, working closely with the SEO and development teams on new business pitches, and developing existing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have an excellent knowledge of relevant UK online media. To register with Black Cherry recruitment, please contact Helen Salt on Helen@blackcherryrecruitment.co.uk or 0845 539 0369.   http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=474 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=474 HD225 Due to expansion, this successful privately owned PR company on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border is looking for candidates at Senior Account Executive and Account Manager level. Candidates must have PR agency experience working across both consumer and B-to-B accounts as well as excellent writing skills, media relations, client liaison and event management skills. In return you will work on a mix of well known food and drink, packaging, environmental and outdoor brands. If you want to join an energetic, committed and talented team, work on prestigious accounts and be based in scenic surroundings then you could be who we are looking for. For more information please contact Helen Salt on Helen@blackcherryrecruitment.co.uk or 0845 539 0369 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=473 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=473 HD221   This award winning agency is looking to expand their Public Affairs team with the appointment of either an Account Executive or Senior Account Executive. Candidates must have public affairs agency experience as well as skills in planning comms, stakeholder , government and political relations, community engagement, writing, media relations, client liaison and event organising. In return you will work in a friendly and down to earth team of talented PR and Public Affairs professionals on a mix of public and private sector clients. To register with Black Cherry recruitment, please contact Helen Salt on Helen@blackcherryrecruitment.co.uk or 0845 539 0369.   http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=472 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=472 HD206   This leading digitally integrated communications agency is looking for an experienced PR Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to run a number of high profile consumer PR and social media campaigns and be part of an award winning PR team. Candidates must have a valid driving license and own transport  as well as PR agency experience and skills within account management, media relations, client liaison, writing, new business, team management, event management, a good knowledge of influential consumer bloggers and a strong working knowledge of social media, especially blogger relations. In return you will work within a highly inspiring and talent team on a mix of national consumer and corporate blue chip clients. To register with Black Cherry recruitment, please contact Helen Salt on Helen@blackcherryrecruitment.co.uk or 0845 539 0369.   http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=471 http://www.how-do.co.uk/jobs/index.php?mod=search&job=471