http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/rss/ 14 May 2013 10:10:33 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/47124/Marketing%2520%26%2520PR%2520Manager%2520.html A successful, leading Worcestershire-based organisation is looking for an experienced Marketing and PR Manager to join their busy and growing team. This role has come to the surface due to the continuous success and outstanding growth and development of the business; therefore, they are looking to take on a talented individual who has a solid experience of the full marketing mix and an excellent understanding of developing PR and communications. As Marketing and PR Manager, you will be leading on strategy and planning, managing a small team, taking responsibility for budgets, managing events and conferences, proofing and signing off on work, dealing with printers, writing press releases, and seeking out good news stories. The ideal candidate will be a very strong marketer, with demonstrable experience of people management, getting into new markets, managing the growth of the business, and developing and implementing new products and services within the industry and relevant sectors. You will also need solid marketing knowledge, with an excellent understanding of PR, media relations, and communications, and exceptional writing skills. Experience of working closely with partners related and external organisations, and businesses in the community would be advantageous, as would the understanding of funding and commissioning, local services, and local authority sectors. On top of all this, you should of course be friendly, persuasive, a self-starter, motivated, and an excellent communicator with a positive approach! If this role is ticking all your boxes and you are... 09 May 2013 10:10:57 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46831/Account%2520Manager.html Account Manager – Events Our client, a prestigious integrated agency based in Manchester City Centre, is looking for 2 Account Managers with Events experience to join their core and non-core events teams. This agency is a highly successful company; part of a worldwide network and host to an array of blue-chip clients, including brands within the FMCG and retail sectors right through to the some of the biggest names in entertainment. They invest heavily in training and support for their employees and offer a fantastic working environment, where you can develop and enhance your professional skillset as well and working alongside some of the best strategic and creative minds in the industry. Why wouldn’t you want to work here? We are looking for two Account Managers. One would be working on events for the agency’s brands, and another is a maternity cover for 9-10 months to work with one of the largest retailers in the UK on all of their in-store events. Some of your responsibilities will include: • Develop rapport with the client and ensure that any issues that may arise are dealt with efficiently and effectively. • Provide event marketing and shopper expertise and leadership to meet client goals. • Make sure all brand strategy and objectives are being met. • Development of strategic event solutions, which build brand equity and deliver results. • Contribute to overall idea generation with the agency team. • Ensure that financial aspects of the event programs are managed. • Meet designated revenue targets. We are looking for... 07 May 2013 10:10:07 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46648/Events%2520Account%2520Manager%2520-%2520Manchester%2FLeeds.html Our client is a global networked integrated agency with an abundance of blue chip clients. They are currently looking for an Events Account Manager to join their team working on a key retail account. You will spend 3 days a week working out of the agency offices in Manchester and 2 each week with the client, onsite, in Leeds. In terms of the right sort of candidate, we are looking for someone who has a proven track record both in managing events and live communications but also with a creative or integrated agency background. The bulk of work initially will be managing a programme of in store events but this is likely to broaden to include shopper marketing and in-store brand activation campaigns. You must be comfortable managing the creative briefing process and working with Designers & Project Managers. Excellent organisation skills are essential and you must be a consummate communicator to manage both internal and external relationships. To find out more, please contact Fiona Christian ASAP. 17 May 2013 07:07:07 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/47855/Advisory%2520Learning%2520Design%2520Manager.html AutoReq ID 2655BR Job Title Advisory Learning Design Manager Country United Kingdom Location London Function Advisory Management Consulting Service Line Performance Central Management Service Line Information Over 1,000 people make up KPMG's Central Services and they all play a key part in the firm's success. Whether they're in finance, procurement, HR, facilities, marketing or IT, they provide crucial support to the people who work in our 23 UK offices. Job Description Secondment or 12 month FTC - maternity cover. The purpose of this role is to be the senior designer and lead the creation of high quality new learning programmes for Advisory Learning , whilst managing, coaching and developing the two D grade Learning Designers. The team will be responsible for the design of blended, engaging and interactive learning programmes that address specific business needs. Learning programmes will leverage technology enabled learning and the principles of social and collaborative environments (70:20:10), all to be suitable for a client facing workforce. Role - Lead consultation with the Learning Partners, Programme Directors/Managers, subject matter experts, coaches and third party providers in the creation of new blended learning programmes, leveraging the use of technology enabled learning and 70:20:10 design principles (40% of time). - Be the main point of contact when working with business subject matter experts, Learning Partners, Programme Directors, Coaches and Learning Technology Design Manager in identifying where existing learning... 13 May 2013 08:08:18 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/47041/Account%2520Manager%2520%28Events%29.html Required by highly successful, fast-growing agency with a wide-ranging capability - events, video, design and digital – and a blue chip client base, which they are energetically seeking to further develop. Must have a proven track record of project and account management, well-developed commercial awareness and know-how, strong client handling skills and the ability to ensure on-time completion of events based (and other, related) projects, whilst overseeing more junior team members. Experience of retail clients is essential for this role. Also, you must be highly driven, well-organised and a skilled manager of budgets, internal resources and processes. This is a key position with clear-cut responsibility and high expectations to match, so you must be results-orientated and able to consistently deliver in line with targets and expectations. In return, the company offers quality exposure to and involvement with major clients, 1st class rewards and the opportunity to progress your career in a dynamic business and creative environment as part of a professional and committed team with an excellent reputation. Call Peter Leonard on 0161 449 9949 or email your CV to advertising.resources@btopenworld.com 09 May 2013 16:04:25 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46924/Senior%2520Account%2520Manager%2520%2520-%2520Events.html This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing events agency as they continue to secure prestigious win after prestigious win. They’re growing steadily and are keen to attract dynamic and passionate events professionals to join their team. Your role will be to manage various clients events from inception to delivery, so it’s important you have both excellent client facing skills as well as the required project management ability to ensure you can deliver on time and to budget. You should be capable of developing creative solutions to client briefs, able to work closely with clients to fully understand their objectives to recommend the most appropriate solution. Your logistics skills should be brilliant! 09 May 2013 15:03:56 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46912/Event%2520Account%2520Manager.html Event Account Manager Nr Birmingham £28 – 32k + car or £5k car allowance Ref: AH121 As key member of our Client Services Department, within this agency, you will manage projects from start to finish and help co-ordinate our creative and production teams to come up with and deliver inspiring solutions to our clients communication needs. Key Responsibilities • Project Management – responsibility for managing your own projects including brief taking, budget control and reconciliation including working to agreed margin targets, briefing internal departments, inspiring creativity, quote preparation, client and supplier liaison • Event Production - assist Senior Account Manager and Account Director with hands on event production including content development, technical, logistics and delegate management • Pitching – involvement in putting together pitches, ensuring they meet the client requirements and are in line with our brand, being on pitch team as and when necessary • Business development – assist with business development work including obtaining further work from existing clients, reporting on plans at Account Management meetings. • CRM – responsible for keeping CRM up to date with client contacts, updating notes etc. Person Specification • Outstanding interpersonal skills – ability to present and communicate to varying levels of seniority • At least 4 years event production experience ideally in an agency... 08 May 2013 16:04:32 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46781/Events%2520Producer.html Our client is a well established integrated agency based in Manchester. Following the growth of a major client, they are now seeking an Events Producer to work onsite with the client who is based in Leeds. To be considered for this role, we are looking for an events producer who is experienced at implementing live events within a retail environment but who also has account and project management skills and who can be client facing. Ideally you will come from an events agency background where you will have previously managed retail clients working on a range of in-store events and experiential campaigns. As Events Producer you will manage all aspects of event pre-production including supplier liaison and negotiation. You will be used to managing logistical elements and managing a wide variety of suppliers and partners ranging from A/V specialists to POS manufacturers. A key feature of the role will be to manage budgets, timelines, critical paths and site management so it's essential that you are used to multi-tasking with solid project management skills. Whilst the role will be primarily based in Leeds, there will be occasional travel to Manchester involved. This is a terrific role with plenty of opportunity for growth and career development. Please note that for consideration it is imperative that you have events agency experience and that you have worked on retail campaigns. If that sounds like you, please get in touch with Fiona Christian ASAP. 07 May 2013 21:09:47 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46715/Account%2520Manager%2520-%2520Events%2520%28fixed-term%29.html A leading agency is urgently looking for an Account Manager (fixed-term, 10 months) to handle one of their main accounts, with responsibility for all in-store events. The role will involve extensive commuting between the client’s HQ (Leeds) and the agency’s Manchester’s office, working as part of a close-knit team, but with specific responsibility for building a close and trusted relationship as an extension of the client’s events team; picking up briefs, liaising with internal departments and helping with day-to-day client requirements. This is an exciting and pivotal role, working for a major brand in one of the leading shopper marketing agencies. Key responsibilities are as follows: -Providing event marketing and shopper expertise and leadership to meet client goals, ensuring that brand strategy and objectives are met -Developing rapport with the client, whilst troubleshooting issues as they arise -Leading the development of strategic event solutions which build brand equity and deliver results for the client -Planning and executing assignments that are on strategy, on time, and on budget -Delivering client presentations -Actively contributing to overall idea generation with agency team, completing relevant briefing documents and working with the creative team when required -Ensuring that the financial aspects of the event programs are managed according to agency procedures and creating incremental revenue -Meeting designated revenue targets for the account -Advising and assisting when required with ideas that could help grow and develop... 07 May 2013 11:11:55 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46661/Events%2520Account%2520Manager%2520-%2520mat%2520contract.html Our client is a global networked integrated agency with an abundance of blue chip clients. They are currently looking for an Events Account Manager to join their team working on a key retail account. This will initially be a 10 month contract and we are keen to find someone ASAP to allow for handover with the incumbent Account Manager. You will spend 3 days a week working out of the agency offices in Manchester and 2 each week with the client, onsite, in Leeds. In terms of the right sort of candidate, we are looking for someone who has a proven track record both in managing events and live communications but also with a creative or integrated agency background. The bulk of work initially will be managing a programme of in store events but this is likely to broaden to include shopper marketing and in-store brand activation campaigns. You must be comfortable managing the creative briefing process and working with Designers & Project Managers. Excellent organisation skills are essential and you must be a consummate communicator to manage both internal and external relationships. To find out more, please contact Fiona Christian ASAP. Please note, this client is recruiting two Account Managers at this level, one permanent and one to cover the 10 month maternity contract. 03 May 2013 16:04:22 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46568/Senior%2520Events%2520Manager.html Required by highly successful, fast-growing events agency with a blue chip client base, which they are energetically seeking to further develop. Must have all of the following: • A strong events background • Experience of managing a team • The ability to juggle time, people and expectations • Excellent attention to detail • 1st class communication skills • Experience in a design environment In addition, well-developed commercial and strategic awareness/know-how, strong client handling skills and the ability to ensure on-time completion of events based and related projects, whilst overseeing more junior team members, are all required. Also, you must be highly driven, well-organised and a skilled manager of budgets, internal resources and processes. This is a key position with clear-cut responsibility and high expectations to match, so you must be results-orientated and able to consistently deliver in line with targets and expectations. In return, the company offers quality exposure to and involvement with major clients, 1st class rewards and the opportunity to progress your career in a dynamic business and creative environment as part of a professional and committed team with an excellent reputation. In the first instance, call Peter Leonard on 0161 449 9949 or send your CV to advertising.resources@btopenworld.com 25 April 2013 11:11:51 +0000 http://www.thedrum.com/jobs/details/46180/Studio%2520Manager.html Studio Manager, Events Agency, West Midlands, circa £35,000, Permanent Fantastic opportunity to join an events agency that work with some amazing clients, producing global events. They are a fun loving bunch that likes to work hard and play hard with a really nice vibe running through the agency. Based in the countryside you will need to be able to drive to get to this agency. As Studio Manager for this agency you will oversee the production department including events, video and graphics. It will be your job to manage people across account handling, production and design, ensure schedules are on track and run the weekly WIP meeting. The agency is looking for a Studio Manager that has experience in people and resource management in a fast paced environment. Has experience scheduling work through a busy studio and has good problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. You don’t have to come from an events background to apply for this role but you must have an awareness of events and the operational and logistics aspects of events in order to be considered, due to the nature of this agency. In a nutshell, this agency is looking for an experienced Studio Manager - someone that can come on board and whip the teams in to shape. Ensuring that everyone is doing what they need to be doing in order to pull the event(s) together. If you’re interested in the Studio Manager role and would like to know more, then please send through your CV. Studio Manager, Events Agency, West Midlands, circa £35,000, Permanent Blue Skies Marketing...