Research Manager, £35,000-48,000 DOE flexible working/3-4 days WFH

The company

An award-winning Market Research agency with a very impressive client list which include a number of the UK's leading brands are now looking for a talented and creative Research Manager with a passion for consumer insight to strengthen their expanding team.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a Research Manager to use their expert Quantitative OR Qualitative knowledge and experience plus abilities to create solutions, ideas and be innovative to produce the best results for their clients and make a real difference. With a variety of your own project types as well as being involved in high complex projects you can be excited at the fact as a Research Manager at this agency you will helping create direction for some of the UK's leading brands. This agency massively supports career progression to help their RM's fast-track their careers and move forward within the agency.

Required skills:

• Previous retail, tech/telecoms, FMCG or travel research (desired)
• Proven experience in designing and delivering projects and meeting deadlines
• A creative mind that can deliver bespoke research solutions
• Experience running combined methodologies (desired)
• Ability to inspire those in the team with less experience
• Quant and/or Qual research skills

Whats in it for you?

You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary, performance-related bonus scheme, private health care, pension, interest-free season ticket loan for rail commutes and flexible/remote working (finding the balance between work/home life). And finally join a Market Research agency that believes in rewarding its staff for their hard work through flexibility, support and progression.

If you would like to know more about the role and the agency please apply and we can go from there.

Survey Programmer / Scripter

Central London - Remote/3 days WFH

£30,000 - £50,000 DOE

The agency stands at around 40 people across RND, Operations, Insight, and Client Services. They have a close-knit and agile environment where the teams work collaboratively to make sure they serve their clients in real-time in the best possible way. CX and insight is what they do and being customer-obsessed help them get to the bottom of what their clients need to know to create commercial value.

They are now looking to find an experienced Survey Programmer / Scripter to add to their small but dynamic team. This person must have at least 5 years' experience within a market research scripting/programming position and like the idea of guiding and influencing stakeholders to deliver the best technical solutions possible.

You will also need to be open to new ways of working and have a passion for seeking out new ideas to help keep the agency moving forward. Use of Python, XML, HTML, Javascript and CSS essential and experience within Deciper, SPSS and Confimit would be advantageous.

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.

A large, multi-award-winning London agency is looking for an SEO Manager. Outstanding global clients, very strong & varied progression prospects and an excellent benefits package on offer…

The Agency

This fully integrated agency is based in the heart of London and works with a stellar list of clients in Sport, Fashion, Retail, FMCG, Beauty and more. Stable, well-respected and long-standing, the agency's large team are a social and talented mix of PR, Digital, SEO and Creative professionals who enjoy an award-winning work environment/culture. Stunning new offices, a real commitment to offering progression and some strong benefits mean anyone joining can be sure they'll be working in a friendly, stable, and rewarding environment.

The Role

This is a vital role for the agency that will see the successful candidate aiming to execute high performing SEO campaigns on behalf of a varied client base in multiple sectors. To be considered you'll need expereince working with monthly budgets of £5k , a proven track record of developing junior staff and the confidence to work closely with high profile clients. Responsibilities will include:

• Full SEO Campaign strategy and management
• Team management
• Fostering lasting relationships with clients built on trust and understanding
• Analysing campaign performance

The Opportunity

This agency is continuing to grow well and can offer anyone with the relevant expereince a stable environment with plenty of positive development prospects. The client base here is truly outstanding, and the office and team combine to create a workplace environment you'll want to be a part of. Benefits include:

• Commitment to staff progression
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual holiday 1 day a year for every full year worked (up to 30 days maximum)
• Interest free Annual Travel card loan
• Free breakfast and fruit,
• Wellness benefits (yoga and meditation classes etc.)
• Employee Assistance Programme,
• Regular team social events.
• Work from Home options

A central London agency with an outstanding client list of film and entertainment giants is looking for an experienced Social Media Manager to join them…

The Agency

True entertainment specialists, this award-winning integrated agency has been working with film and home entertainment clients for nearly 20 years. Offering Social, Digital, PR, Influencer relations and creative services, the agency has grown well since its founding and is now one of the industry leaders in its sector. Their client list reads like a who's who of the entertainment space and the team are a social, passionate bunch who benefit greatly from strong development opportunities, an adult culture and plenty of flexible/home working options. The team are now looking for an experienced Social Media Manager with a strong understanding of Film/Entertainment to lead social strategy for clients…

The Role

This is an important role for the agency and will see the successful candidate working closely with clients (large Film & TV studios) and overseeing creative, content focused social campaigns to engage with audiences. To be considered you'll need some expereince working in a social role for entertainment brands and the responsibilities of the role will include:

• Developing and implementing social media strategies
• Taking ownership of social planning, social calendars, social reports, and client communications
• Keeping up with social trends and the entertainment industry as a whole to ensure strategies are relevant, up-to-date and will properly engage with audiences of each IP

The Opportunity

If you're looking for a chance to work with the top names in entertainment, then this role should interest you. You'll get to join a welcoming and close-nit team, have an excellent level of responsibility to define strategy and will enjoy a varied role with plenty of scope for development.

Senior Partnerships Manager - London - £45,000

An award-winning London based marketing agency is looking for an experienced Partnerships Manager to join them. Global entertainment and lifestyle clients, creative campaigns, a wonderful team, and strong progression prospects on offer.

The Agency

One of the UK's most well-established promotions and partnership marketing agencies, this award-winning outfit has been responsible for some iconic campaigns on behalf of many industry giants in Entertainment, Lifestyle and FMCG. Continuing to offer truly creative promotions and partnerships campaigns to clients has seen the agency steadily grow for almost two decades. Their close-nit team are passionate about entertainment and the brands they represent, and they benefit greatly from a varied workload, some excellent workplace perks and a true commitment to staff wellbeing and career progression. A well run, respected and stable agency who can offer some exciting brands to work with.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Partnership Director, this is a pivotal role in the agency's flagship team. You'll work closely with high value entertainment clients to help identify potential brand partners, securing creative pitch meetings and sealing campaign deals. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Identifying appropriate partner brands, supporting the creation of pitch proposals and handling negotiations and submissions.
• Working closely with clients to foster strong relationships built on trust and understanding of objectives.
• Project managing timing and pipelines to ensure deadlines are met (something under pressure!)
• Generating creative ideas that effectively align clients and potential partner brands.

The Opportunity

If you're interested in joining a fast moving, well respected award-winning agency then this role should interest you. The role offers the chance to work with iconic global entertainment clients on varied, creative partnership campaigns. You'll get the opportunity to manage and mentor junior staff and further progression to senior manager level is encouraged.

For a highly detailed job specification and plenty more info please apply now or contact

One of the UK's top consumer PR agencies is looking for an influencer marketing executive to join their team and work with a host of global fashion and streetwear brands.

The Agency

With multiple UK offices, nearly two decades of expereince and a stellar client portfolio, this agency has become one of the go-to agencies in the Fashion and Lifestyle sectors. Specialising in Public and Influencer relations, social media and experiential marketing, the agency's full-service offering is rooted in creativity and collaboration. Their large and diverse team are a passionate group who love the sectors they work with, ensuring a positive, high-energy atmosphere throughout. Staff development and progression is highly encouraged, work life balance is a key consideration, and the senior team are massively supportive - all in all, a cracking agency with a great team at all levels…

The Role

This is an ideal role for any junior PR or marketing professional who's looking to undertake a role solely focused on influencer relations, partnerships, and campaigns. To be considered, you'll need a solid understanding of the paid and organic influencer landscape in fashion, lifestyle, or streetwear. Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting multiple accounts including content & community retainers, campaigns, and projects.
• Working closely with clients and forging long lasting relationships built on trust and understanding.
• Identifying, recruiting, and managing influencer and creative talent
• Creating quality influencer briefs based to convey clients' objectives.
• Building a creative community database

What's in it for you?

If you're looking to join a large and hugely respected agency in the Fashion/Lifestyle sector then this role should interest you. You'll get to own a wide range of influencer marketing campaigns from brief to execution and will get to work with an extensive portfolio of global brands from the off. Anyone joining this agency will benefit from a commitment to staff development and wellbeing and can be assured they're joining a welcoming team in a stable, well managed environment.

Opportunity to join a UK top 100 communications agency. Excellent role for any junior PR professional with industry experience who's looking to enter an industry leading agency who value their staff and offer strong prospects.

The Agency

This top 100 Public relations consultancy are the global leaders in providing communications services to their specialist client base. with office in central London and Oxfordshire, the agency is recognised by PR week as being in the top 100 agencies in the UK and they are continuing to grow very well indeed. 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.

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 experience (6 months) in journalism, PR 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 a prospective candidate to get a foothold in a highly-respected PR agency, develop their skills and rise through the ranks. 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

A UK Top 100 Communications agency is looking for an experienced Public relations Account Manager with B2B expereince. Industry leading agency, excellent progression prospects and a welcoming, social team await.

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 100 consultancies 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 role will be well suited to any Manager level Communications/PR candidate with B2B expereince who's looking for a stable role with personal and professional development prospects. The role will see the successful candidate acting as a primary point of contact for clients as well as overseeing Media Relations and content creation on a regular basis. Objectives of the role include:

• Manage Multiple B2B communications projects of varying scope and size.
• Combine creativity with research and industry knowledge to identify new hooks, angles and thought leaderships themes that deliver for clients
• Mentor Junior staff members to ensure they can develop and thrive
• Accurate and research-led content creation

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)

Account Manager - Advertising Agency - Hertfordshire (2-3 days in the office)
£28,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience

The company:
We are recruiting for a creative advertising agency based in an easily accessible Hertfordshire location (most employees work from home at least 2 days per week). They have been running for over 20 years and specialise in producing award winning campaigns for a range of clients in education, automotive, financial services, technology and charity. The team is made up of 45 talented, outgoing people many of whom have been there for over 5 years due to the positive working environment. The business is well known for its dedication to staff development and no agency invests more in training (CPD).

The Opportunity:

This role will support a Senior Account Director on one of the agency's largest accounts. It will be a diverse, challenging role involving most areas of the on and offline marketing mix including, creative, content, media and CRM.

The main responsibilities will be:

• Effective control and management of budgets
• Delivery of projects on time and on budget
• Excellent financial administration - quotes, invoicing, forecasts, reports, purchase orders etc
• Effective recommendations against client brief
• Managing internal and external stakeholders and suppliers
• Excellent client communications
• Ability to review design and artwork against client brief
• Knowledge of client brand and corporate identity
• Clear, concise, inspiring, thorough, relevant briefs - creative/media/integrated planning brief
• Understanding of the marketing mix - print, digital, online, outdoor, DM, events, radio, TV, cinema, CRM, sponsorship, loyalty and incentives etc
• Leading client meetings
• Networking at manager level
• Analysing the data from key reports to make recommendations
• Ability to present media/creative to clients in absence of Creative or Media Director

Characteristics:

• Positive management of, and learning from, mistakes
• Reliable
• Ability to listen and understand
• Ownership of task, job & project
• Gain respect of client
• Excellent relationship builder
• Entertaining skills
• Ability to read client sensitivity and emotion

What's in it for you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the best regarded advertising agencies in the country and build your career working closely with the senior management team.

You can expect:

Benefits

• Free gym membership
• Free fruit, tea / coffee
• Free parking in their car park next door to building
• Thirsty Thursdays
• Company anniversary party July 1^st ish (normally half to one day off)
• Christmas party - has been a trip abroad previously
• Regular quarterly socials (fully paid including cabs home
• £500 bonus for taking advanced certificate in advertising
• ALL training paid for with no penalties should people leave
• 23 days' holiday. You can also gain a half day back for not being absent over a 2 month period. So, you can gain an extra 3 days per year taking your holiday to 26 days. Half a day for xmas eve too. AND you get an extra days' holiday for being there for 3 years, then 5 years.
• Working hours 0830 - 1730 (with obvious exceptions from time to time when really up against it).
• Statutory pension scheme
• Each employee also receives 3 CPD (continuous professional development) days per year to study.

Please apply for more info, or contact

Account Manager - Integrated Marketing - Berkshire - £30,000 - £35000

Looking to progress your career in a marketing agency?

We're recruiting for an award winning, Berkshire based marketing agency who specialise in creative campaigns for luxury brands. The team is made up of 50 people spanning client services and creative, on this occasion they are looking for a bright individual who either has experience in a marketing agency, or a recent graduate with some related experience or degree.

As an Account Manager, you will work alongside the account directors, often liaising directly with clients to understand their challenges. You'll collaborate with internal teams of designers, strategists and artworkers helping to develop thoughtful solutions and deliver projects. You'll work on a variety of projects supporting the client services team from start to finish enabling efficient and smooth management of timelines, budgets and deliverables.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Support the account lead in coordinating delivery across multiple client accounts to meet clients' needs in an agile and responsive way.
• Support the account lead in project planning ensuring team members are briefed accurately, on time and in line with the right process.
• Support the wider team on research, administrative, and office management tasks.

You'll need:

• The ability to adapt to new situations and communicate with those around you.
• Two years in either an agency, or an in house marketing team.
• Teamwork and flexibility
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• A curious spirit with a thoughtful and considered approach.
• Experience in client services isn't a necessity but would be a big advantage.

What's in it for you?

This agency has always had a great reputation and lead the way in terms of providing a healthy, fun culture for their team. They ensure that everyone who joins is put onto a tailored career development plan with regular pay reviews. As such, their staff turnover is very low.

On top of the usual benefits you can expect

• Flexible working, usually 2-3 days per week in the office
• Regular days/nights out on the company
• Designated budget for external training
• Company Bonus
• 25 days paid holiday plus Christmas

Please apply now to find out more, or contact

Account Manager, £30,000-45,000 DOE, Hertfordshire

Are you an account manager / handler that is looking for an exciting new challenge in a fast-paced environment? This could be the role for you!

My client is currently looking for an Account Manager to join their ever-growing team that has seen substantial growth over the last 4 years.

What do they do?

They are a specialist global insight agency that help their clients develop a better understanding of their customers levels of satisfaction through insightful research and evaluation to drive increased profit. The agency works with a large range of clients who are some of the worlds leading retail and consumer brands.

What they would like from you.

• 3-4 years hands on Marketing or Market Research, Customer Satisfaction or customer loyalty experience.
• High degree of numeracy, tenacity and interpersonal skills to deal with several client contacts simultaneously
• Ability to prepare pitch documents
• Understand the current and future challenges facing the client and drive the strategic approach for improvement
• You must demonstrate strong presentation skills at senior management and board level as well as good project management skills, commercial awareness and communication skills.
• Degree educated

What's in it for you?

• You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary
• Opportunity to travel (When we can)
• 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.
• Drive process improvements.
• 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 this position, then please click on the link to apply.

Senior Research Executive - minimum one day in the office

£35,000 DOE. Immediate start, remote onboarding.

Fantastic chance to join a market research agency right at the top of their game! The agency is nearing 50 staff 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, they have a very active social side with vibrant and open-plan offices & their teams are currently all working remotely. Staff turnover is low, due to the work-life balance they provide in an exciting and fast-paced environment.

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?

1. Minimum of 2 years Market Research experience, specifically with knowledge of quantitative research methods and line management experience
2. Bachelor's degree qualification, 2:1 or above (or equivalent), or proven knowledge of research methods from either degree work or work experience.
3. Proven track record of successfully creating online surveys and/or working with quantitative data, and proven technical skills with survey and reporting software
4. Experienc are Research Executive or Senior Research executive level

What's in it for you?

You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary which is paying up to £35,000 & a generous 20% bonus scheme paid annually (based on personal & company objectives), a cool open-plan office with free parking, regular social events, paid for monthly lunches, private healthcare, work from home (minimum 1 day in the office post covid) & more.

Working hours are Monday-Friday, 7 hours a day, with core hours of 10-4.

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 from Senior Research Executive and up 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