About Charlie Griffiths

Marketing Recruitment Consultant - Oxon/Bucks - £35,000 (OTE £60-70k)

Are you an experienced recruiter looking for a more rewarding place to work?We're growing our team and looking to hire an additional consultant

We offer the most generous commission scheme in the industry

Who are we?

Stonor are a group of ten full time recruiters. We help companies hire sales, marketing and creative talent across the UK, Europe and America. Many of our clients are advertising and marketing agencies, but we also work directly with brands to fill in-house roles. We're based in a converted barn near Haddenham, Bucks and operate a flexible working model.

Our specialisms: Marketing and Account Management/Client Services/Project Management, Creative Services and Production

Who are you?

Ideally you are a motivated, upbeat individual with proven experience in recruitment, you'll need to be based within an hour of Thame with access to a car.

What's the role?

We're looking for "360" recruiter, ideally with 3 + years' experience in sales and/or marketing

You'll be given complete autonomy over what clients you want to work with, the fees you charge and the way in which you'd like to work.

This is NOT a corporate environment.

We trust our employees to work hard and understand that people are individuals with their own methods. If it works for you, it works for us.

We provide all the tools you need to succeed, these include,

• Full LinkedIn recruiter licence
• Laptop, phone, separate screen(s) + any other tech required
• A spacious, light office with fibre broadband and free parking
• Access to all relevant job boards and search engines
• On and offline training
• Profit share scheme
• Incentive trips

What's in it for you?

Most companies claim to be different and to offer more than their competitors, we really do...

Our commission scheme is uncapped and by far the most generous that we have ever come across, people here earn well. It's not just about financial rewards though, you'd be joining a supportive, established team that enjoy the challenges of recruitment.

Please apply or contact charlie@stonorsearch.com for more information.

Head of Media | Creative B2B Marketing Agency

£85k - £110k | Hybrid Working (3 days in London office)

The company

We are working with a creatively led B2B marketing agency in Central London.

Well known for their "top of the funnel" strategic campaigns, they have twice been named agency of the year and recognised by the IPA for their effectiveness. They work with a mix of well known clients across professional services, technology, consumer electronics and automotive. Their next-generation data and media capabilities give them the unique ability to see campaigns through from planning to delivery and optimisation; more efficiently and more effectively than their competitors.

They are looking to hire an experienced media agency leader and offering share options...

The Role:

The agency are keen to evolve their media offering and introduce a new proposition to their clients. You will be given the autonomy to deliver that evolution – responsible for the operational and commercial success of the media business. You will lead the day-to-day running of the media team, ensuring the agency deliver innovative, effective, and impactful campaigns for their clients. This hands-on, client-facing role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and a passion for B2B marketing.

About you:

• 8+ years of experience in a fast-paced creative and media agency
• Understanding of marketing effectiveness principles
• Experience working with and growing global B2B clients
• Understanding of programmatic advertising principles and technologies.
• Expertise across various media channels, mainly digital and social, but also traditional (TV, OOH, radio & press).
• People management skills, including coaching, teamwork, and performance management.
• Hands-on, action-oriented leader who can translate client goals into successful outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

In addition to the salary and bonus scheme, you can expect a great range benefits, including:

• 25 days' annual leave
• Monthly creative allowance
• Investment in personal learning and development
• Subsidised gym membership
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• Share options

Please apply ASAP for more info.

Account Manager - Advertising Agency - Hertfordshire (2-3 days in the office)

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

Characteristics:

• 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
• 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:

• Free gym membership
• Free fruit, tea / coffee
• Free parking in their car park next door to building
• Thirsty Thursdays
• Company anniversary party July 1st 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 Christmas eve too. + you get an extra days’ holiday for being there for 3 years, then 5 years.
• Working hours 0830 – 1730
• Statutory pension scheme
• Each employee also receives 3 CPD days per year to study.

If you'd like to find out more please apply now or contact charlie@stonorsearch.com

Digital Agency - Oxfordshire - Very Flexible Working offered.

We're recruiting for a digital marketing agency specialising in SEO, Web Development, Paid Media, Content Marketing, Campaign Marketing and Digital Strategy.

They're growing quickly with clients based both in the UK and US. As a result, they're looking for an exceptional Paid Media Specialist to join the team working either onsite, or hybrid (2-3 days in the office)

JOB SUMMARY

You’ll have expertise in creating and taking ownership of paid media strategies and executing campaigns that deliver on those strategies. Your experience will span across Paid Search and Paid Social (predominantly Google, Bing, LinkedIn, and Meta). Additional channel experience is desirable but not essential (e.g. Reddit, YouTube). We’re looking for someone that can handle both the strategic and execution of paid activity. Familiarity with optimising campaign performance towards revenue objectives such as leads, SQL’s, opportunities, pipeline, and revenue is essential.

You'll need...

• Minimum 3 years' experience managing paid media strategy and campaigns for B2B businesses in an agency setting.
• Proven expertise in Paid Search (Google, Bing) and Paid Social (LinkedIn, Meta).
• Proficiency in relevant tools and platforms (e.g, Google Ads, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Google Analytics, Google Search Console).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to inform campaign optimisation.
• The ability to write ad copy, propose and feedback on creative for use in paid media activity, and contribute towards developing landing pages, for example.
• Relationship building skills to effectively collaborate with clients and team members.
• Ability to identify problems and produce solutions.

Nice to Haves

• Google certification
• LinkedIn certification
• Understanding of CRMs (HubSpot, Salesforce)

What's in it for you?

• Work with a wide range of diverse clients across different sectors, industries and geos.
• Work on Macbook Pros and with the industries leading technology to assist you
• Be a part of a team with the same passion and precision as you. Everybody is committed to ensuring exceptional results which continues to facilitate campaign success.
• Company funded training and development opportunities
• A lovely office
• 25 days holiday
• Free Parking
• Career progression opportunities with managerial and “head of” positions as the next step

Please apply for more information!

Account Manager / Snr AM - Automotive Marketing Agency

Oxfordshire (Hybrid working)

Looking for a marketing agency role in Oxfordshire? This one could be for you...

We're working exclusively with a leading integrated marketing agency based in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. With a focus on creativity, strategic thinking, and results-driven campaigns, the team pride themselves on delivering exceptional marketing solutions for their clients who tend to be in automotive, financial & professional services.

Following a recent new business win, they're now looking for an experienced AM or Senior AM to join them on a permanent basis.

As an Account Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving client success and spearheading impactful b2b (fleet) campaigns that help shape the future of automotive marketing. You'll work in a rapidly expanding team on household brand names.

Overview:

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of B2B marketing, preferably within the automotive sector, and possess strong organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key automotive client, building and maintaining strong relationships based on trust, collaboration, and delivering exceptional service.
• Develop and execute strategic marketing plans tailored to each client's objectives, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and industry trends.
• Work with an Account Executive providing guidance & support where necessary.
• Oversee the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns, including digital, content, social media, and events, to drive engagement, leads, and sales.
• Work closely with the various internal teams, including creative, digital, and analytics, to ensure seamless project execution and delivery of high-quality work on time and within budget.
• Monitor and analyze campaign performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for optimization and continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities for client growth and innovation.

Ideal qualifications:

• 4 + years' experience in account management, preferably within a marketing agency
• Proven track record of successfully managing accounts and delivering results-driven marketing campaigns.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and negotiate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Some experience of managing budgets and project management generally
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What's in it for you?

Aside from the fact you will be joining an exciting, growing business with a lovely team, you can expect..

• Salary - £40k - £48k
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 with each year of service
• Hybrid working
• Free parking
• Bonus Scheme
• Salary sacrifice scheme

Account Manager - Automotive Marketing Agency

Oxfordshire (Hybrid working)

Looking for a marketing agency role in Oxfordshire? This one could be for you...

We're working exclusively with a leading integrated marketing agency based in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. With a focus on creativity, strategic thinking, and results-driven campaigns, the team pride themselves on delivering exceptional marketing solutions for their clients who tend to be in automotive, financial & professional services.

Following a recent new business win, they're now looking for an experienced AM or Senior AM to join them on a permanent basis.

As an Account Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving client success and spearheading impactful b2b (fleet) campaigns that help shape the future of automotive marketing. You'll work in a rapidly expanding team on household brand names. Sounds exciting doesn't it?

Overview:

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of B2B marketing, preferably within the automotive sector, and possess strong organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key automotive client, building and maintaining strong relationships based on trust, collaboration, and delivering exceptional service.
• Develop and execute strategic marketing plans tailored to each client's objectives, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and industry trends.
• Work with an Account Executive providing guidance & support where necessary.
• Oversee the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns, including digital, content, social media, and events, to drive engagement, leads, and sales.
• Work closely with the various internal teams, including creative, digital, and analytics, to ensure seamless project execution and delivery of high-quality work on time and within budget.
• Monitor and analyse campaign performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for optimization and continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities for client growth and innovation.

Ideal qualifications:

• 4 years' + experience in account management, preferably within a marketing agency environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing accounts and delivering results-driven marketing campaigns.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and negotiate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Some experience of managing budgets and project management generally

What's in it for you?

Aside from the fact you will be joining an exciting, rapidly expanding business that pay well, you can expect...

• Salary - £35k - £45k
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 with each year of service
• Hybrid working
• Free parking
• Bonus Scheme
• Salary sacrifice scheme

Please apply for more informatio

Account Director or Group Account Director - Surrey - £50,000 + Bonus

2-3 days per week in Office (Access to a car essential)

Looking for a new role in client services?

We're recruiting for a Top 100 integrated agency that really look after their people...

This agency have been established for 20 years and regularly appear in the times top 100 small companies to work for. They are a certified b-corp and an Employee Owned Trust (EOT) - so they are literally 'all in it together' as owners.

The team is made up of 40 talented individuals across creative and client services and they have big ambitions to grow in line with a ten year plan. The work is varied both in terms of discipline (full service) and sector, B2C and B2B. In this case you would be working on one of the world's largest logistics companies.

The role

The AD or GAD role is critical to the continued success with the agency's largest client. Having recently joined the global roster, the opportunity for growth is now huge.

You will be tasked with:

• Leading the client services team (comprised of 7 currently)
• Driving the commercial success of the partnership by building strong relationships with stakeholders across different departments
• Coordinating a delivery plan that ensures client satisfaction and profitability
• Working alongside the planning and creative director to ensure the work exceeds expectations

Desirable experience:

It would be helpful if you had:

• Experience in a similar agency role, ideally on a large (£1m + account)
• The ability to interrogate a brief and articulate to your team
• Corporate/internal comms experience
• A track record of winning pitches
• A history of working with international clients in different locations
• Some form of related degree or qualifications

What's in it for you?

Firstly, you're joining a b-corp that takes it's responsibilities to the environment and their employees seriously. You will receive share options in the business and be given the freedom to deliver work the best way that suits you.

You'll also receive

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office min)
• Free parking onsite
• Health insurance
• Tax free bonus up to £3600
• Regular company paid social events
• A supportive team who genuinely care

Senior Account Director - Marketing & Internal Comm's - Central London

Hybrid - 2 days in office

If you're an Account Director with experience of internal comms, employer branding or learning and development, this one is for you...

We are recruiting for one of the world's biggest marketing and media networks based in the centre of London. They're looking for a talented, ambitious Senior AD to join them on a permanent basis, helping to run a huge automotive client.

What's it all about?

This role is based in the "Learning Communications" team of 30 people. They're responsible for creating engaging marketing communications designed to aid staff development and make businesses more effective. In this case you would be leading a team of six - liaising with the client on a weekly basis to ensure that everything is running smoothly and identifying areas for growth.

You will support a Senior Account Director and work closely with the creative studio, finance, the digital (dev) team and the programme management team.

It would be advantageous to have some experience of working in a marketing agency environment, and even more advantageous if you have covered internal communications or employer branding.

You'll need:

• Career development to at least Account Director level
• Line management experience
• Financial management experience (essential)
• Excellent English - verbal and written
• Business development and presentation skills (internal and external)
• Some experience of Learning communications / training / internal communications would be amazing
• Automotive client experience even more amazing

What's in it for you?

This is the chance to join one of the world's best respected marketing communications networks and support the continued growth of a legendary automotive brand. You will be responsible for delivery of projects across the whole marketing spectrum from print and digital assets, to live events and video.

The benefits package is as good as you would imagine, you can expect:

• Above statutory pension
• Hybrid working arrangements (2 days in office)
• 25 days holiday
• Healthcare scheme
• Life assurance
• Perkbox
• Mental health days x 2
• 2 x volunteering days
• Comprehensive career development programme
• Active company social
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Beautiful offices in central London
• Regular reviews