An Award-winning consumer PR and social agency are looking for an experienced executive or senior executive to join them. 2 days home working offered, excellent clients and good prospects for development on offer…

The Agency

Established over 15 years ago, this award-winning regional PR agency deliver high end consumer PR, social media and influencer campaigns for some excellent clients in Lifestyle, Homeware, and Design (among others). Highly regarded by clients and media, the agency has continued to do well and has recently won a host of new clients. Their close-nit team are a social bunch who do lots outside of work together and create a welcoming and rewarding workplace in their wonderfully finished regional Berkshire offices. As a result of growth, the agency is keen to find an experienced executive or senior executive to join them…

The Role

The successful candidate will help support account managers with the execution of media relations, social media, and influencer campaigns on behalf of a varied portfolio of consumer clients. It's an ideal role for any consumer PR executive with a years' expereince or more who's looking for some more responsibility in their role and the opportunity to work towards manager level in a friendly team. Responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with media and preparing high quality copy for press release and social media.
• Sourcing and growing strong influencer partnerships that will add value for clients
• Staying up-to-date with relevant news stories for clients in order to effectively recommend new and beneficial hooks & angles
• Reporting back on social media campaign progress to clients

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior PR professional to join and award-winning agency and work with high value clients in some attractive consumer sectors. The role on offer is varied (social, PR and influencer work), the team are supportive, and the agency have a strong track record for training staff.

For more information and a detailed job specification please apply now.

Research Assistant-Berkshire

Fantastic chance for a driven and enthusiastic graduate to join a market research agency right at the top of their game! The agency is nearing the 50 headcount and works with some of the world's largest tech-focused brands to provide engaging and actionable insights to their clients. The working environment is superb, and they have a very active social side with vibrant and open plan offices. Staff turnover is low, due to the work-life balance that they provide in an exciting and fast-paced environment. They now need a Research Assistant to join their growing team.

What do they do?

They are an independent market research agency that delivers engaging & actionable insight to some of the world's largest technology brands. They have continued to see significant growth over the last 4 years and punch well above their weight whilst delivering bespoke research and expert client advice.

What they would like from you.

• Bachelor's degree qualification, 2:1 or above (or equivalent)
• Proven knowledge of research methods from either degree work or work experience
• Proven track record of creating online surveys and/or working with quantitative data through their degree work or work experience
• Proven capabilities in the following key areas; accuracy, attention to detail, teamworking, deadline management, workload management

What's in it for you?

You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary which is paying between £18,000 and £21,000, a contributory pension plan, a bonus scheme (paid quarterly), cool open-plan office with free parking, regular social events, paid for monthly lunches 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 of directly to Mark Darlington at Stonor Recruitment

An industry leading business supplying the construction sector is looking for an experienced marketer to head up their marketing team.

*The intention is for this to become a board level position*

The Company

Our client is an industry leading provider to the engineering, construction, and aviation sectors across the UK and Europe.

Family owned and run for nearly three decades, the business has grown to well over 100 people and has recently moved to a stunning new office in rural Buckinghamshire - 30 minutes on the train from London and with plenty of on-site parking. A business with a strong track record for investing in and developing staff at all levels, they have huge growth plans for the coming years and need a highly strategic head of marketing to work with the founders and help drive this growth.

The Role

An exciting Head of Marketing role in a well-run business, this offers scope for growth into a board level position and is pivotal to the business's growth. Reporting directly to the founders of the business and working closely with other directors, the role is ideal for an ambitious strategically focused marketer with some expereince in a technical/relevant sector.

Responsibilities will include:

• Driving and implementing overall marketing strategy for all brands under the business's umbrella.
• Leading all aspects of marketing planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Owning the entire business marketing function and leading a small team to drive growth
• Developing and creating new brands and guidelines for innovative products in key target markets.
• Representing the marketing department at senior/board level.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to join a thriving business (150 strong) at very senior level. The role offers autonomy and creative freedom and the prospects for future development are very strong indeed - with board level responsibility on offer for the right candidate moving forward.

A UK Top 150 Communications agency is looking for a Public Relations Executive to join them. Industry leading agency, excellent progression prospects and a welcoming, social team await - London Or Oxfordshire location.

The Agency

This top UK agency are the global leaders in providing communications campaigns to their specialist client base. With an office presence in central London and Oxfordshire, the agency is recognised by PR week as being in the top 150 agencies in the UK and they are continuing to grow well even in these uncertain times. With a strong track record for training and development, many of their staff have been with them for much of their careers and anyone joining can expect a welcoming, social and rewarding atmosphere with plenty of opportunity for advancement. The agency offers an outstanding benefits package and are happy for staff to work 2 days from home (under normal social circumstances).

The Role

This Account Executive role is vital for the agency and will see the successful candidate supporting Account Managers with content writing, media relations and client interaction. To be considered for this role you will need some expereince (6 months) in PR, Journalism or communications and must be confident in your ability to write long and short form content. Responsibilities include:

• Writing high quality copy and press releases
• Supporting the delivery of communications campaigns with proactivity and creativity
• Displaying a sound understanding of social and digital media when working on integrated campaigns
• Fostering strong client relationships.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and relevant news

What's in it for you?

As a steadily expanding, privately-owned company, the agency offers significant opportunities for long-term career development. A stable, long standing global client base also provides potential for international travel. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PR professional to work with high profile, innovative clients in an agency renowned for developing staff. There is an attractive package on offer here too, Including:

• New Business commission scheme (typically 9%)
• Childcare scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Funding for training and development
• Macbook for each employee
• Access to Perkbox rewards
• Home working (2 days per week)

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 - 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

Research Assistant-Berkshire

Fantastic chance for a driven and enthusiastic graduate to join a market research agency right at the top of their game! The agency is nearing the 50 headcount and works with some of the world's largest tech-focused brands to provide engaging and actionable insights to their clients. The working environment is superb, and they have a very active social side with vibrant and open plan offices. Staff turnover is low, due to the work-life balance that they provide in an exciting and fast-paced environment. They now need a Research Assistant to join their growing team.

What do they do?

They are an independent market research agency that delivers engaging & actionable insight to some of the world's largest technology brands. They have continued to see significant growth over the last 4 years and punch well above their weight whilst delivering bespoke research and expert client advice.

What they would like from you.

• Bachelor's degree qualification, 2:1 or above (or equivalent)
• Proven knowledge of research methods from either degree work or work experience
• Proven track record of creating online surveys and/or working with quantitative data through their degree work or work experience
• Proven capabilities in the following key areas; accuracy, attention to detail, teamworking, deadline management, workload management

What's in it for you?

You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary which is paying between £18,000 and £21,000, a contributory pension plan, a bonus scheme (paid quarterly), cool open-plan office with free parking, regular social events, paid for monthly lunches 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 of directly to Mark Darlington at Stonor Recruitment