Job Description - Proof Reader in NR Ipswich

Proof Reader

My client is a leading publisher of books, music catalogues, greetings cards and educational material. The company headquarters are situated in a picturesque Suffolk village, and from here the company’s products are prepared and shipped all over the world.

The publishing schedule covers about 300 titles a year and includes production of direct mail literature every month which all needs to be checked for errors. A keen eye for detail is essential - correct grammar, spelling and punctuation will make you happy!

This is a full-time, in-house position.

Starting salary is £16 - £18,000 depending on experience

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Job Description - Business Development Manager in Ipswich

Business Development Manager – Property sector

Our client is the UK’s market leader for online consultation services with regard to planning application information online .

As every house builder or property developer is obliged to carry out thorough community consultation prior to submitting a planning application, there is significant opportunity for our client base in the property sector to increase - by running online consultation alongside traditional face-to-face engagement activities, the developer is much more likely to record support and demonstrate an open and inclusive approach thus strengthening their planning application.

Online consultation is our clients USP and this is what will allow them to meet with potential clients; however they also offer a full public consultation management service which will help to increase the value of their offering.

To develop our clients property client base – selling in their online and offline consultation services.

To research, contact and meet prospects in their specific sector; using existing intranet contacts and further research plus sales methods including calling (alongside Magic Beans lead generation), email, meeting and proposals.

At present, prospect meetings are attended by the Operations Director; and an Account Manager specializing in consultation for property. However, the operations director will now be developing the US market client base and as such there is now a requirement for a new recruit to continue to manage business development in this sector. The role would continue to be supported by the Account Manager.

• Regularly research sector (also, identify resources required)
• Maintain an appropriate business development strategy
• Maintain sector contacts on intranet
• Approach contacts appropriately to set up meetings / work strategically alongside Magic Beans for this purpose
• Attend and follow-up meetings
• Develop leads into projects and then hand over to property Account Manager
• Research and attend appropriate sector events

c£25k (depending on experience) + commission structure

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Job Description - Web Developer Designer in Ipswich

Website Developer/Designer

Our client is looking for a web designer and developer. You should have a good understanding of web design implementation and will have good experience with CS3 or 4, Flash and experience in ASP, PHP, ASP.NET or Javascript and SQL Server would also be a bonus.

The successful candidate will be responsible for bringing designs to life and working on existing and new projects for a variety of clients.

Part of your position will also include design for print too. You will be working on projects that cover the whole marketing mix including brochures, direct mail, signage, exhibitions, branding all as well as the web work.

We will consider all candidates that have the creative ability to match the technical know how.

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Job Description - ASP.Net Web developer in Ipswich

ASP.Net Web developer

Our Client, a full service marketing and communications agency based in Suffolk, is looking for a competent web developer to join their thriving in-house development team. The ideal candidate will help the client achieve their goals and deliver the best possible bespoke solutions using the latest technologies to their impressive range of clients.

Responsibilities will include the maintenance on some of their current live websites, the build of new websites from Photoshop files provided by their team of designers and supporting the other developers on larger ongoing projects. You will need to be able to help produce information architectures, develop database designs and proactively develop websites from concept to completion.

This role would suit candidates with a range of experience from Classic ASP through to VB.NET.

• Strong front-end development skills including XHTML/CSS, Javascript, XML/XSLT,
• Good ASP.NET (VB) skills.
• Hand coding to W3C standards
• Good knowledge of current accessibility standards and IA/usability/UX/SEO considerations, and the ability to advise project teams on how to incorporate them effectively.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, working to challenging deadlines.
• Excellent team-working and communication skills (internal and client-facing).
• Passion, enthusiasm, dedication and flexibility.

• Experience of building bespoke with web content management systems
• Understanding of Microsoft Windows environment
• Search engine optimisation coding techniques
• Flash/AS3
• Basic Photoshop skills
• Mootools experience
• Understanding of different browser compatibility
• MSSQL databases

You will be expected to demonstrate experience and knowledge of the requirements above. You will need to have a flair for creativity, be forward thinking and have a good ability to learn and work as part of a team. This role may develop in to one which requires client facing skills therefore you should be comfortable discussing requirements and taking specifications from clients and from colleagues.

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Job Description - PA to MD - Agency Side in Nr Ipswich

Personal Assistant to Director

Our creative and marketing communications agency client is looking for a PA, someone to shadow the Managing Director and make sure everything runs smoothly.

Our client is based on the Suffolk/Essex border in a beautiful rural location in newly renovated farm buildings. You will benefit by learning directly from the Managing Director in dealing with some well known global retail consumer brands and be required to share the work load and ultimately be a face for the business as required.

You will be either a postgraduate with a degree in Business or Marketing or a PA that’s currently working for an agency or similar. It may be your first position or perhaps you have been working for a year or two and you are looking for a move to something more substantial with better career prospects, either way we would love to hear from you.

You will be required to assist in day-to-day projects for clients requiring a variety of services from strategic marketing through to marketing collateral. This will incorporate guidance on client marketing activities brand positioning, product and services marketing, assisting with the development and production of branding, brochures, direct mail, websites, packaging, exhibitions etc.

This will be a client facing position so a proactive and positive attitude is imperative as is a good sense of humour.

• To be a good communicator, verbal and written
• To be IT literate
• To have a professional attitude
• A confident pragmatic manner
• A good sense of humour

• A level grade in English and Maths
• Degree in Marketing, Business or similar.

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Job Description - Junior ASP.Net web developer in Ipswich

Junior ASP.net web developer

Are you a Junior ASP.Net web developer who is looking to make that all-important first move in to the web development world? If you are, this could be the opportunity for you. Our client is a prominent web developer based in Ipswich East Anglia. We are looking to recruit a junior web developer to become part of a thriving development team. You will have a range of responsibilities and these will include the maintenance of the majority of their 300+ current websites, the build of new websites from Photoshop files provided by our team of designers. You will need to be able to help produce information architectures and follow a site from concept to completion

The role will develop to a position where you will be able to build more complex sites including bespoke content management systems and e-commerce sites. Having the ability to do this at the outset would be an advantage

• Hand code bespoke sites to W3C standards in XHTML and CSS
• ASP.NET (VB.NET) knowledge of classic ASP would be an
• advantage too.
• Basic Photoshop skills
• Basic Javascript
• Understanding of Microsoft SQL Server databases
• Working in a Microsoft Windows environment

• The Disability Discrimination Act and be able to code to Priority Level 1
• Search engine optimisation including coding techniques
• AJAX
• Understanding of the different browser behaviours / compatability
• Flash
• XML

You will receive plenty of assistance and guidance in your new role however you will be expected to demonstrate experience and knowledge of the basic requirements above. You will need to have a flair for creativity, be forward thinking and have a good ability to learn and work as part of a team. This role may develop in to one which requires client facing skills therefore you should be comfortable discussing requirements and taking specifications from clients and from colleagues. Now is a great time to be joining an expanding company

We would also need to have sight of some example websites you have developed

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Job Description - ASP.Net Web developer in Ipswich

ASP.Net Web developer

Our Client, a full service marketing and communications agency based in Suffolk, is looking for a competent web developer to join their thriving in-house development team. The ideal candidate will help the client achieve their goals and deliver the best possible bespoke solutions using the latest technologies to their impressive range of local, national and international clients.

Responsibilities will include the maintenance on some of their 300+ current live websites, the build of new websites from Photoshop files provided by their team of designers and supporting the other developers on larger ongoing projects. You will need to be able to help produce information architectures, develop database designs and proactively develop website concept to completion.

This role would suit candidates with a range of experience from Classic ASP through to VB.NET.

• Strong front-end development skills including XHTML/CSS, Javascript, XML/XSLT,
• Good ASP.NET (VB) skills.
• Hand coding to W3C standards
• Good knowledge of current accessibility standards and IA/usability/UX/SEO considerations, and the ability to advise project teams on how to incorporate them effectively.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, working to challenging deadlines.
• Excellent team-working and communication skills (internal and client-facing).
• Passion, enthusiasm, dedication and flexibility.

• Experience of building bespoke with web content management systems
• Understanding of Microsoft Windows environment
• Search engine optimisation coding techniques
• Flash/AS3
• Basic Photoshop skills
• Mootools experience
• Understanding of different browser compatibility
• MSSQL databases.

You will be expected to demonstrate experience and knowledge of the requirements above. You will need to have a flair for creativity, be forward thinking and have a good ability to learn and work as part of a team. This role may develop in to one which requires client facing skills therefore you should be comfortable discussing requirements and taking specifications from clients and from colleagues.

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Job Description - Good commercial folio of samples required in Nr Ipswich

Print and Web Designer (6 Months Maternity Cover)

Our Suffolk based client is currently looking for a Designer that is capable of producing striking and well architectured commercial web design and printed marketing collateral.

Although the majority of the work will be print and packaging related the client is keen to make sure the successful candidate is capable of producing both. Even a little bit of coding experience would be handy.

My client has some great accounts and they produce some lovely work. A folio of samples will be shown to anyone who makes interview. You will be working with a small team of designers Developers.

This is a maternity cover for a period of six months, however, there is potential for this position to be made a permanent one. The business is a very successful one and has been growing since it started and there may be room for another designer at the end of the contract period. If you fit and the work is of high quality then it is possible.

Any applicant must submit their application with a folio no bigger than 1.5MB and it needs to be a mix of commercial Design covering Print & Web.

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Job Description - Web Developer in Ipswich

Web Developer

CLIENT:

Our client is one of the fastest growing creative companies in the East of England with offices in a number of locations in the region including London and Ipswich.

Due to continued success they are looking to recruit a talented Web Developer who can use their technical expertise to deliver highly engaging solutions within the Ipswich office.

ROLE:

The successful candidate will have the ability to handcode without the use of tools and be able to build websites from the ground up.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• XHTML to W3C standards - without using tables
• CSS to W3C standards with a good understanding of browser compatibility issues
• Experienced in ASP.NET
• Competent at Javascript/AJAX and has experience of Javascript libraries such as jQuery or mootools
• The ability to integrate MSSQL databases, MySQL databases and Access
• Experience of building bespoke content management systems and user interfaces
• Competent at Photoshop

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal
• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies
• Team player with a can-do attitude
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise work

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Job Description - Digital Marketing Business Developer in Suffolk

Digital marketing business developer.

Our Suffolk based client has asked us to look for a talented web-immersed digital sales evangelist, to sell digital media and digital marketing services to their existing client base of 200+ clients.

You’ll be experienced in online marketing a sales or digital client services professional currently working within the digital arena selling these services. Ideally someone who ultimately wants to be their own boss and run their own company. This is your opportunity to do just that and have all the technical support as well as the offices and financial backing, and to make it a really attractive opportunity our client will let you have access to there client base who are already buying other digital and creative services from them.

For the right person this is a one off opportunity you’ll find nowhere else. You’ll be based in the Ipswich Suffolk based offices with all the support you’ll need from this well respected company.

You’ll need to demonstrate a track record in selling these services. Ideally you’ll be agency side and have an in depth knowledge of the everything online in terms of marketing.

Obviously the sky is the limit, if you believe you are the right partner for this position and want to make yourself your own boss then call to find out more.

Only industry professionals that are driven and have aspirations to run a successful digital marketing agency need apply.

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Job Description - Creative, Marketing, Media, Advertising, New Media and for Online/Digital in Dep on Applicant

YOUR CHOICE, YOUR FUTURE, OUR SUPPORT

We are an expanding, Ipswich Based, specialist recruitment consultancy who require lively self-starters to perform, located within our offices, placing quality candidates within Creative, Marketing, Media, Advertising, New Media and for Online / Digital.

With at least 3 years experience in a similar recruitment environment, ideally in the areas mentioned above, you will have the enthusiasm, determination and self-belief to be your own boss within an up and coming consultancy. You will be results orientated and ready to realise your full earning potential.

You must also be able to build strong, trusting relationships with candidates and clients. You will have strong persuasion skills and resilience and be determined to outperform your peers and competitors. Working from an extensive candidate database, you will benefit from the support of an experienced recruitment team.

• Pre-screening CVs
• Proactively sourcing candidates
• Interviewing & assessing appropriate candidates
• Lead generation - Sourcing and cold calling new potential clients
• Creating new and managing existing clients
• Face to face candidate/client meetings
• Searching the web for appropriate new positions
• Working as a team with the other consultants to ensure best placement for candidates and clients
• Daily administration and database management
• Constructing and sending intelligent, informative and creative e-shots
• Creating placement advertisements for Internet job sites
• Interpreting briefs and formulating Job descriptions where necessary
• Contractual negotiations where necessary

• Self-confidence
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and in particular an excellent telephone manner
• Proficiency with Word, Email and the Internet
• Familiarity with database management
• Great organisational skills
• A proven track record in recruitment sales - meeting and exceeding targets
• A ‘go-getting’ attitude with the desire to excel

• Experience within the Creative, Marketing, Media, Advertising, New Media and for Online / Digital arena
• B2B relationship development experience
• A Creative, Marketing, Media, Advertising, New Media qualification would be an advantage, although not necessary

Salary: This is a self-employed consultancy position with an excellent commission rate and earning potential. No thresholds or commission bandings just additional target related bonuses - You will have full responsibility and control of your earnings.

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Job Description - Classic ASP Programmer in Ipswich

Classic ASP Developer

Our award winning Suffolk based client urgently requires a Classic ASP for MS programmer. ASP.Net, VB.Net, AS2 – AS3 also helpful.

In addition a good knowledge or direct experience with SQL Server, XML, HTML, AJAX, CSS, could be advantageous.

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Job Description - Business Development Manager in Ipswich or London

Business Development Manager (Ipswich or London)

This Ipswich based agency is part of an AIM listed group of UK companies with an annual turnover of £50 + million and over 400 employees.They are an equal opportunities employer who offers a friendly and rewarding working environment, with a strong emphasis on training and development. In 2006, they won two IPA CPD awards for their training programme. If you think that you have what it takes to join their team, and make a difference, we would like to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to help our head of business development to drive the company’s corporate marketing and new business success. It is a new role in the company and will challenge and reward the most ambitious of business development professionals. The successful applicant will have a proven track record in new business or marketing services sales and will be able to develop an already established and robust new business pipeline.

The individual we are looking for will be a creative sales person with a strong track record in winning new projects in their current role. You will have excellent presentation and people skills, as well as a good understanding of the internet marketing industry. Ideally, you will already be working in a digital agency or digital marketing services environment, and will thrive on working to targets and tight deadlines. You will be able to demonstrate that you can communicate effectively with clients at all levels of management and seniority. If successful you will need to develop a close working relationship with all of the internal agency teams whilst also being able to work with a high level of autonomy, when required.

This is not an exhaustive description, and you will be expected to be flexible in your approach to carrying out your duties. These may change from time to time to reflect changes in the company’s circumstances and our clients’ requirements.

The role will initially be based at our Ipswich office with the opportunity to move to the London office once the successful candidate has demonstrated a proven track record in the role. This role will require a significant amount of time travelling to client sites across the UK and other group company locations.

• To work with the Head of Business Development to implement a new business and marketing strategy for the agency that maximizes both awareness of our brand and lead generation across the year.
• To help ensure that the whole team invests their learning from each event/meeting/pitch back into our new business strategy so that it becomes more effective over time
• To assist in building, improving and maintaining the agency’s new business database.
• To assist in developing, maintaining and evolving a deck of credentials slides for the agency
• To maintain regular contact by phone with key decision makers on the agency prospect pipeline.
• To follow up potential leads that have come in to the agency.
• To keep up-to-date on industry news and potential pitches from the trade press, and to follow up such leads.
• To work with the account teams to coordinate and create client case studies of successful company campaigns.
• To liaise with other group agencies on pitches and lead sharing, as and when required
• Cold calling potential prospects

• To help brief the editorial staff at the key press titles on agency news, and building a strong relationship with these individuals.
• To help secure coverage of the agency in industry features, articles and opinion pieces
• To project manage the completion and ongoing development of the company corporate website.

• To give assistance in preparing the stands, product demonstrations and marketing materials for these events.
• To help to run the agency stands at key trade events and following up any potential leads.
• To attend and support the Head of Business Development at networking events on behalf of the agency, and again to follow up any potential leads.

• To work with the Head of Business Development to develop and evolve the agency’s credentials presentations so that they become more powerful in converting leads into new business
• To contacting corporate decision makers to set credentials meetings
• To prepare tailored credentials documents and present them to potential clients

Our working hours are 9.00am to 6.00pm but due to the industry you will be expected to be flexible as and when workload requires.

Package: Good basic plus excellent benefits and incentives

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Job Description - Client Development Director in Ipswich

Client Development Director

Location: Ipswich, travelling as required, to other offices.

This is a new role within the agency and, if successful, will report in to the head of client services.

You will be client champion for both existing and potential clients of the agency, with responsibility for leading the development and growth of all agency client accounts.

You will be tasked with building strong, long term relationships between the agency and all its clients. You will be expected to create an excellent working rapport with key client decision makers, to gain a greater understanding of their marketing goals, and to ensure that the agency delivers the very best strategic and campaign work to meet these.

You will also work across the media and creative teams to expand the range of services that existing clients buy from the agency, as well as leading pitches for new accounts. You will also be expected to ensure that all the media, creative and web work that the client delivers is forward thinking, and on brief.

• To get to know all senior client decision makers within existing accounts and build a strong working relationship with them
• To have regular face to face meetings with all senior clients
• To ensure that the agency teams understand exactly what the clients’ goals and objectives are, and that all work is on brief
• To lead client meetings and presentations when required
• To lead the development of a brand strategy for every client account, working with the group heads.
• To oversee the media account teams in preparing creative briefs for internal/external creative work.
• To help our media and creative teams to prepare case studies and award entries
• To support the media and creative teams in resolving difficult or challenging client situations so that our client retention levels remain high

• To network on behalf of the agency at key events and marketing shows
• To work with the agency’s head of new business to keep agency credentials up to date, relevant and compelling.
• To take leads from the company new business activities and run credentials meetings
• To lead agency pitches ensuring that each has a strong argument and clear strategic focus

The right candidate for this role will have a proven track record in building strong client relationships at senior level and in persuading them to invest more in marketing support through agency consultancy and services. You will be able to demonstrate that you understand how to interpret and challenge client thinking to develop award winning work.

You will be able to work constructively with the agency group heads and their teams, inspiring them to deliver thinking, solutions and service that exceed their clients’ expectations. Client retention and troubleshooting experience will be vital to this role. You will also be comfortable with working under pressure to put the interests of the client first. This will sometimes mean doing what is right, rather than what is easiest or most popular.

You will understand what it takes to lead and win new business in competitive pitches and have demonstrable expertise in this area.

This is not an exhaustive list and the client development director will be expected to be flexible in their approach to carrying out their duties. You will be expected to travel to other offices including those of our clients, group companies and other locations, usually spending two or three nights stay away from home per week.

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