Research Manager

£35,000 - £45,000 DOE, London/WFH
Immediate start, remote onboarding

Fantastic chance for someone with 4 years market research OR insights experience to join a market research agency right at the top of their game! The agency is nearing 100 headcount mark with offices in both the UK and US. The working environment is superb, they have a very active social side with vibrant and open-plan offices and the team are currently all working remotely. Staff turnover is low, due to the work-life balance that they provide in an exciting and fast-paced environment. They are very proud to have won awards last year for being one of the UK's best places to work and excellence in wellbeing.

What do they do?

They are a market research agency with a global presence that is very passionate about the science of behaviour and emotional insights that shape effective strategies to create compelling brand stories. They have continued to see significant growth over the last few years even under tough market conditions and that is why they need to add a new Research Manager to the team.

What they would like from you?
· Prior Market Research agency experience is required 4 years.
· Experience in Qualitative Market Research, Quant research would also be a benefit.
· Experience with moderating in-person, web and via phone. Certification or formal training in moderation is a plus.
· Strong experience working on multiple projects at different stages at the same time.
· Capabilities in the following key areas; accuracy, attention to detail, teamwork, deadline management, workload management.
· Demonstrated ability to contribute within a team.
· High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint.
· Bachelor's degree as a minimum

What's in it for you?
You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary which is paying between £35,000 and £45,000, cool open-plan office, regular social events (at the moment online), great perks include private health, free eye care, discount gym membership, flexi-time, in-house training and more.
Finally, it's an opportunity to work for a company that truly promotes work-life balance and the opportunity to be a part of an exciting company that will push and support you to move forward in your career with the freedom to express yourself within the role.
If you would like to know more about this position, then please click on the link to apply OR reach out directly to Mark Darlington at Stonor Recruitment

Research Manager

£35,000 - £45,000 DOE, London/WFH
Immediate start, remote onboarding

Fantastic chance for someone with 4 years market research OR insights experience to join a market research agency right at the top of their game! The agency is nearing 100 headcount mark with offices in both the UK and US. The working environment is superb, they have a very active social side with vibrant and open-plan offices and the team are currently all working remotely. Staff turnover is low, due to the work-life balance that they provide in an exciting and fast-paced environment. They are very proud to have won awards last year for being one of the UK's best places to work and excellence in wellbeing.

What do they do?

They are a market research agency with a global presence that is very passionate about the science of behaviour and emotional insights that shape effective strategies to create compelling brand stories. They have continued to see significant growth over the last few years even under tough market conditions and that is why they need to add a new Research Manager to the team.

What they would like from you?
· Prior Market Research agency experience is required 4 years.
· Experience in Qualitative Market Research, Quant research would also be a benefit.
· Experience with moderating in-person, web and via phone. Certification or formal training in moderation is a plus.
· Strong experience working on multiple projects at different stages at the same time.
· Capabilities in the following key areas; accuracy, attention to detail, teamwork, deadline management, workload management.
· Demonstrated ability to contribute within a team.
· High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint.
· Bachelor's degree as a minimum

What's in it for you?
You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary which is paying between £35,000 and £45,000, cool open-plan office, regular social events (at the moment online), great perks include private health, free eye care, discount gym membership, flexi-time, in-house training and more.
Finally, it's an opportunity to work for a company that truly promotes work-life balance and the opportunity to be a part of an exciting company that will push and support you to move forward in your career with the freedom to express yourself within the role.
If you would like to know more about this position, then please click on the link to apply OR reach out directly to Mark Darlington at Stonor Recruitment

Senior Account Manager
£30,000 -35,000 DOE, Remote Working
Immediate start

We have an exciting opportunity with our client who is a leading insight localisation agency with a global presence and have been servicing their clients for the last 25 years. The company has gone from strength to strength and over the last year and has doubled in size while maintaining that family feel that they pride themselves on.

They have continued to grow in 2021 with 3 new starters as of last week and now need a Senior Account Manager to join their ranks. They are looking for someone who has client services & account management experience within an MR or Insight team. Ideally, this person will have at least 1 year's line management experience OR has been a junior team leader. It's an invigorating role where you will have you have responsibility for the success of client-facing localisation services and nurturing their growing Client Services Team using a Customer-centric approach.

The working environment is superb, they have a very active social side with vibrant and brand new open-plan offices and the team is currently all working remotely. It is possible to work remotely for this role post covid.

What they would like from you?

- Degree level education
- 1 year experience within an Account Management/Client Services Team
- Excellent level of English/Near Perfect English
- Market Research and/or localisation or marketing industry experience
- Working knowledge of a second language (desirable)

What's in it for you?

You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary which is paying up to £35,000, a brand new open-plan office, bonus scheme, remote working, regular social events (at the moment online), flexitime, in-house training, remote onboarding, and more.

If you would like to know more about this Senior Account Manager position, then please click on the link to apply OR reach out directly to Mark Darlington at Stonor Recruitment

Research Manager

£35,000 - £45,000 DOE, London/WFH
Immediate start, remote onboarding

Fantastic chance for someone with 4 years market research OR insights experience to join a market research agency right at the top of their game! The agency is nearing 100 headcount mark with offices in both the UK and US. The working environment is superb, they have a very active social side with vibrant and open-plan offices and the team are currently all working remotely. Staff turnover is low, due to the work-life balance that they provide in an exciting and fast-paced environment. They are very proud to have won awards last year for being one of the UK's best places to work and excellence in wellbeing.

What do they do?

They are a market research agency with a global presence that is very passionate about the science of behaviour and emotional insights that shape effective strategies to create compelling brand stories. They have continued to see significant growth over the last few years even under tough market conditions and that is why they need to add a new Research Manager to the team.

What they would like from you?
· Prior Market Research agency experience is required 4 years.
· Experience in Qualitative Market Research, Quant research would also be a benefit.
· Experience with moderating in-person, web and via phone. Certification or formal training in moderation is a plus.
· Strong experience working on multiple projects at different stages at the same time.
· Capabilities in the following key areas; accuracy, attention to detail, teamwork, deadline management, workload management.
· Demonstrated ability to contribute within a team.
· High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint.
· Bachelor's degree as a minimum

What's in it for you?
You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary which is paying between £35,000 and £45,000, cool open-plan office, regular social events (at the moment online), great perks include private health, free eye care, discount gym membership, flexi-time, in-house training and more.
Finally, it's an opportunity to work for a company that truly promotes work-life balance and the opportunity to be a part of an exciting company that will push and support you to move forward in your career with the freedom to express yourself within the role.
If you would like to know more about this position, then please click on the link to apply OR reach out directly to Mark Darlington at Stonor Recruitment

Our client are a leading Legal 100 firm with an outstanding reputation for construction, engineering, and infrastructure matters. Due to growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Associate (ideally 2/3 PQE ) to join their Chambers-rated team and assist on a broad range of matters based in their Surrey office.

You must have prior experience of construction litigation matters but some knowledge of the various JCT form contracts, their amendments and market norms would be useful. Also, a willingness to advise on bespoke and complex agreements, procurement and contracting strategies, funding and financing agreements, contract tendering and frameworks and security documentation including advance payment bonds would be beneficial.

Due to ongoing growth and increased client instructions we are seeking to appoint a number of additional associates to join this Surrey team.The role is primarily contentious and will therefore involve adjudication, mediation, litigation and risk management. However, there may also be an opportunity for some non-contentious drafting work.

Commercial and real estate litigators who have a genuine interest in developing into construction dispute specialists will also be considered. A number of the construction partners and team members have previously worked in-house for major industry players, and so candidates with backgrounds in private practice or industry are equally of interest.

The team have a number of fee-earners an partners highly ranked in the legal directories and the firm are recognised for it's collegiate and supportive culture. This position would suit an ambitious individual looking for city quality work with greater flexibility for work-life balance.

You can expect to advise employers: construction professionals; contractors and sub-contractors which will bring exposure across a broad range of matters. Business development and marketing activity is encouraged at all levels.

An attractive financial package is on offer career progression, are both on offer for the right person.

To apply, please submit your CV via the link below or contact:

Our client are a leading Legal 100 firm with a Tier-1 rated Banking & Finance team based in Surrey. We are now seeking an experienced Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor (1 PQE ) to handle a busy caseload helping with advice to all stakeholders in distressed situations including lenders; investors; corporate's; directors and individuals, in addition to acting for insolvency practitioners. This is a unique opportunity to develop your career with a highly respected firm often referred to as "Excellent" within the legal directories with exposure to international work.

This presents an opportunity for an ambitious and entrepreneurial individual to help develop the existing R&I specialism and fully immerse themselves in the market.

Requirements:

We would like to speak with individuals who can demonstrate a 2:1 (AAB) and have some experience of running transactional matters as day-to-day fee-earner. You will be technically strong and have a good understanding of what is required to develop a restructuring practice. You will be particularly BD savvy with a genuine appetite to contribute to marketing initiatives on a frequent basis in addition to billing.

You will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail with an enthusiasm for the subject matter. You will be confident in absorbing large volumes of data and identifying the pertinent issues at stake. We are looking for an ability to work under pressure coupled with outstanding client delivery. Your oral and written work will be to a consistently high-level and you will feel confident in juggling multiple matters at any one time.
This is a supportive and collegiate team environment and the ability to work as a team is essential.

Clients:
You can expect to act for high-profile insolvency practitioners, lenders; and other stakeholders with exposure to administration business and asset sales; security reviews and enforcement, providing timely advice on distressed situations.
This opportunity offers an excellent financial package and career prospects for the right person.

To apply, please submit your CV via the link below.
Alternatively, please contact: / 01844 355 794 - in strictest confidence.

Data Coder, Home Working (UK based only), £24,000 DOE
Immediate start

We have an exciting opportunity with our client who is a leading market research agency with a global presence and have been servicing their clients for the last 25 years. The company has gone from strength to strength and over the last year and has doubled in size while maintaining that family feel that they pride themselves on.

They have continued to grow in 2021 with 3 new starters as of last month and now need a Data Coder to join their ranks.

The working environment is superb, they have a very active social side with vibrant and brand new open-plan offices and the team is currently all working remotely. It is also possible to work remotely for this role post covid.

Responsibilities would include.

• Supervising and monitoring project workflows
• Carrying out Data Coding
• Delivering thorough quality control of your team's data coding work prior to client delivery and feedback to ensure a culture of continuous improvement.
• Leveraging tools and technology to optimise the ease, efficiency, and robustness of day-to-day operations.
• Assisting the Data Coder Manager to coach and develop your team through ongoing training and performance reviews.

What they would like from you

• 1 years within a Data Coder, Data Analysis or Senior Project Manager role
• Excellent level of English
• IT literate and full competency using Microsoft suite.
• Team Leader experience (desirable)
  Experience working with/to ISO standards (desirable)
• Working knowledge of a second language (desirable)
• Market Research and/or localisation industry experience (desirable)

What's in it for you?
You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary which is paying up to £24,000, a brand new open-plan office, bonus scheme, remote working, regular social events (at the moment online), flexitime, in-house training, remote onboarding, and more.

If you would like to know more about this position, then please click on the link to apply OR reach out directly to Mark Darlington at Stonor Recruitment

Research Director (Qualitative) - £60,000-£70,000,

Flexible working/3 days WFH (post covid)

Are you a Qualitative Research Director or an Associate Director and looking for your next challenge? This role could be ideal.

The agency

They have been established for over twenty years and win all sorts of industry awards but what really sets them apart is the quality and variety of clients that they work with. They are trusted by many of the best-respected names in Retail, FMCG and Leisure to deliver the insight that helps them engage with their audience, grow their brand, and ultimately succeed by giving their customers what they want.

With attractive offices, they are well placed for anyone wishing to move out of London for a better work-life balance. They offer a flexible, collaborative working environment and having been shortlisted for agency of the year in the past they have cemented themselves as one of the most exciting agencies to work for. They look after their employees providing a comprehensive benefits package that means their staff retention rate is high.

What experience will you need?

• A creative mind that can deliver bespoke, fresh research solutions - putting an engaging twist on issues that commonly confront leading brands.
• An experienced researcher with a true passion for qualitative insight
• Proven experience in designing and delivering highly complex, multi-strand projects - and meeting deadlines.
• Hands-on experience in moderating a range of qualitative methodologies.
• Previous retail, FMCG or travel research experience is a bonus - but this role is more about having a passion for, and being in-tune with, current trends and the way consumers think.
• You also need to be confident in leading mixed methodology projects.
• Highly skilled in moderation and facilitation
• The ability to work at pace and juggle multiple projects at any one time.
• Have a passion for writing winning proposals/pitches.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to cross-sell and aid with account growth.
• More than 5 years' experience in an agency environment
• Finally, a real team player who loves the idea of coaching and motivating the rest of the team.

What's in it for you?

Aside from what's already been mentioned above, you can expect the following benefits;

• Flexible working arrangements (Post Covid)
• Competitive starting salary of £60k-£70k plus performance-related bonus scheme
• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off
• Contributory pension scheme
• Dental scheme
• Paid lunches & snacks
• Gym discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Other initiatives such as a buddy scheme, eyecare, childcare vouchers and a generously funded social committee

If you would like to know more about this position, then please click on the link to apply OR reach out directly to Mark Darlington at Stonor Recruitment.

SEO Manager - Integrated Digital Agency - Berkshire / Remote working - £35,000

The Company:

Over the past 18 months, this integrated digital services business has seen significant growth, expanding from a team of 4 to over 10. In addition to some long-standing clients, they have become a trusted partner of various marketing agencies, become their digital expert extension.

They are truly integrated across digital, offering design and build right through to ongoing management of the website marketing from content & SEO to paid media. Relationships often start with the design of the website, but as the relationship forged and the work is so strong, they very often become a multi-channel retained clients.

The role & personal attributes:

As an SEO Manager you will be responsible for planning & implementing client SEO strategies as well as helping manage the relationship. Despite being the agency SEO expert, you will have exposure to other channels and the desire to build a team.

Successful candidates will have a strong blend of the below attributes:

• Around 3 years previous SEO experience, with some experience on the agency side
• Strong understanding of website performance metrics
• Experience with CMS systems such as WordPress, Magento, Demandware and Joomla
• Backend SEO Elements Knowledge and implementation
• Good understanding of Local & Mobile Search Strategy
• Deep understanding of Integration of Digital Channels with SEO
• Up to date knowledge of historical and current SEO information and trends
• Familiarity with industry tools
• Google Analytics expertise
• Google Tag Manager experience
• Experience using SEM Rush
• Some understanding of PPC and Paid Social advertising
• Some understanding of Wordpress and React
• Content editing skills

What will you get in return?

In addition to the huge opportunity for overseeing a division within a successful and growing agency, you will get the below benefits:

• Very competitive salary
• Very flexible working arrangement after COVID. You can expect to work from home 3-4 days per week should you wish.
• A young, smart and dynamic team
• Lovely office in Berkshire to use at your leisure

SEO Manager - Digital Agency - £37,000-£45,000

A well-respected digital agency of 20 people with a flexible and dedicated approach to work, have just recorded a record uplift on YoY revenue and as a result, are looking to add to their SEO team. In fact, they have increased their revenue YoY for the last 5 years. They are search marketing specialists and promote a collaborative; family feel throughout the agency. They reward their staff very well indeed through competitive London weighted salaries and a host of great benefits. They are based in an attractive location in Bucks which is based near to a station towards the end of the Met line, but parking is also available for drivers.

The role:

You will work very closely with the client services team, helping to set client expectations and strategy, whilst delivering best in class execution, helping to guide more junior team members also. The role is well-rounded across all sides of SEO, but the agency are happy to upskill in some areas, providing you are excited by a diverse role.

• Building relationships and discussing strategy with clients across a number of sectors including Charity, Ecommerce, B2B and healthcare to name but a few.
• Developing and planning clients SEO strategy, including appropriate use of tools such as Analytics, Tag Manager, Search Console, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog and Deepcrawl.
• Conducting Technical, Content and Digital PR audits on client's sites.
• Technical SEO, working with clients, development teams and independently to identify, advice and implement technical fixes.
• Planning effective content strategies and supporting implementation.
• Building effective links through digital PR.
• Supporting clients' site through effective local SEO.
• Monitor and evaluate results and performance.
• Reporting back to clients with clear analysis and recommendations.

YOU

The agency is looking for rounded SEO specialists with some experience across a blend of the below areas. You will be rewarded with great benefits, a genuinely lovely team and the chance to work towards a senior role through strong performance.

• Strategy
• Technical
• Content
• Digital PR.
• Agency experience.
• Good content writing and creation skills
• Search Console
• Screaming Frog and AHREFS a distinct advantage - if not then similar
• Good understanding of site architecture
• Able to demonstrate good client communication and management skills
• Experience promoting content and websites through social media
• Clear on the technologies behind websites, best practice UX and the components which contribute towards effective landing pages

Senior Account Manager

£40,000-45,000 DOE plus Bonus, South Bucks/WFH

The company

This agency is well established with a loyal client base and 35 full time staff. They are based in Bucks and widely regarded as the best at what they do within customer experience and insight while maintaining that family feel.

What do they do?
They are a specialist CX, loyalty and Insight agency that help their global client list develop a better understanding of their customers levels of satisfaction through insightful research and evaluation.

The role

• Develop project plans for new markets, questionnaires, or feature deliveries.
• These plans will need to map to the software development sprints.
• Plans are to be cradle to grave for any new element to include items outside of software development - training, user guides for example
• Work with the IT Product Manager to ensure the plans are aligned for technical and non-technical tasks.
• Update plans in accordance with changes in priorities and dependencies to ensure all elements are completed prior to the IT development sprint.
• Work closely with the rest of the Account Team to share plans which they will be responsible for collecting market information.
• Liaise with internal team and client stakeholders as required to ensure delivery to plan.

What they would like from you.

• At least 2-8 years' experience in an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager role with at least 2 years agency experience
• Experience of working towards targets.
• Project Management experience preferable
• Great interpersonal skills
• An interest and passion for the automotive industry
• Ability to present confidently at senior management level.
• Excellent planning & organising and time management skills
• Numerate - able to manage budgets.

What's in it for you?

• You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary.
• Opportunity to travel.
• Work from home 2-3 days (post COVID-19)
• Private healthcare, pension, and regular nights out/trips away with the company.
• Join a highly qualified, professional, and motivated team of bright people in an easily accessible, comfy office.
• Remote on-boarding
• Be part of an exciting company that will push and support you to move forward in your career and the freedom to express yourself within the role.

If you would like to know more about the role, please apply via the link or contact Mark Darlington directly.

Senior Front End (React) Developer
Leading Martech Consultancy
West London/Remote
£50-60,000 plus excellent holiday and benefits

This is an opportunity for an experienced senior React developer with a background and love for WordPress to join an established Martech Agency. They primarily build huge CMS projects in WordPress and create bespoke themes and plugins that tailor the build for their clients. They are transitioning into developing headless JavaScript frameworks that will revolutionise the builds they deliver.

As the Senior React Engineer you will provide expert advice to their dev team and clients on what is achievable through headless React sites and help shape the future of the business. They are looking for someone that knows the power of JavaScript libraries inside and out, someone that loves to lead builds and get stuck into coding. In return you will be part of an awesome business, working with exciting brands within a fun team that always wants to produce the best work possible.

About You:

• You are a Senior JavaScript Developer with experience coding in React and can show a range of published customer websites.
• You have a background in WordPress and know how to leverage the power of large CMS systems to help digital products stand out
• You like working with utility based CSS frameworks and the best parts of bootstrap! You take pride in your code and making it simple for others to engage with.
• You know the impact of code on SEO and like working with marketing technologists to bring new ideas to the table.
• You like working with clients and helping them identify the best option possible for their digital products and shaping their digital future.
• You like problem solving, working with developers and sharing your knowledge on how to produce the best React solutions.
• You love building products in your spare time and are constantly looking into new technologies and the value they bring to the digital industry.

Location

• West London/remote/flexible working options

Salary

• Ideally £50-60,000 with some flexibility where needed, plus excellent benefits

Please contact for more info.