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Early Careers and Training Coordinator
Contract / Birmingham, West Midlands
Are you experienced in Training and Development? Have you previously supported Early Careers within an organisation? If so, I have an exciting opportunity for an Early Careers and Training Coordinator to join a growing business based in South Birmingham. The role is a new addition to the HR team and will be for a 12-month period to support the as they expand across the UK. As the Early Careers and Training Coordinator your role will be to plan and coordinate a full end to end process for Early Careers in the business including but not limited to Work Experience, Interns, Apprentices and Graduates. Please note early careers experience is essential for this role. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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PR Account Director (B2B)
Permanent / Birmingham, West Midlands
A highly respected PR and Digital agency are looking to recruit a talented new B2B PR Account Director into their Birmingham team. Reporting into a Business Director and as a member of the senior leadership team the role will be responsible for: Strategic client management of a diverse client portfolio Developing and implementing award winning B2B PR campaigns Management of junior team members Assisting with new business pitches This pivotal agency role requires the following key skills: B2B PR experience ideally gained within an agency environment Experience of managing/mentoring junior team members Strategic PR skills Exceptional client management skills Ideally working at AD or SAM level or strong B2B PR experience gained in-house A competitive salary is on offer and excellent career development opportunities. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Account Executive
Permanent / Birmingham, West Midlands
Looking for your next career move as an Account Executive? Craving the fast-paced agency environment? Enjoy writing engaging content? If so, we have an opportunity for a PR Account Executive to join a growing PR agency, based in Birmingham city centre. Our client is a specialist B2B PR agency who pride themselves on creating rigorous insight, radical creativity and memorable stories. We are looking for someone who is results-driven and who will forge excellent client relationships. The successful candidate will have exceptional copy-writing skills for print media as well as the ability to create engaging content for social channels. This role is ideal for someone who can demonstrate confidence and initiative and is looking for a challenge with every opportunity for progression and personal development. What you'll do… Service a roster of B2B clients, handling all aspects of day-to-day PR. Liaise with clients, acting as an extension of their team and nurturing a strong, professional relationship, built on trust. Research and produce well-written, accurate copy suitable for a range of publications and marketing channels. Sell-in, monitor and evaluate coverage, to meet and brief journalists and to build an impressive address book of contacts. Negotiate with and brief suppliers. Provide practical and creative support for the development of new business pitches and client proposals. Track activity and manage administration tasks for the client list. What you'll need… Educated to degree standard. Experience and Knowledge in a B2B marketing environment. 12 months experience in a public relations role - either agency or in-house Abilities and Skills (desirable). A self-driven enthusiasm to deliver results against targets set at the outset of any given PR campaign. Good telephone skills with the confidence and ability to sell-in stories and secure editorial opportunities for clients. Excellent writing skills, with the ability to write accurate and engaging copy for a range of audiences. First class verbal communication skills. What you'll get… Competitive salary of 18-20k. Fast paced agency environment. Close-knit engaged team offering support and mentoring. Central city location. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Account Manager/Senior Account Manager
Permanent / Birmingham, West Midlands
Are you a Senior Account Executive ready to take the next step up or an Account Manager that's looking to learn fast and accelerate their career? If this is you, read on. If not, move along there's nothing to see here. We are looking for someone sharp, driven, entrepreneurial, creative, B2B focused, au fait with current affairs, a real grafter and a self-starting deliverer to join a popular PR marketing agency based in Birmingham. Offering between 25k-35k for an Account Manager/SAM position. From telling the regeneration story of a once forgotten part of Birmingham to working alongside some of the sharpest legal minds, there's a variety of clients, sectors, projects for you to run, shape, and make your own. What you'll need… An undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience. Strong B2B / corporate PR skills. Experience working with B2B and B2C organisations. The ability to turn around crisp copy to tight deadlines that make varied audiences stop and take notice. Proven ability of managing a variety of accounts, keeping the over serve down, profit up and results strong. At least three years' work experience in communications/ PR. Strong working relationships with journalists at a regional and national level. Experience of working on integrated campaigns with real business impact. Strong and demonstrable experience resolving client/agency problems, ready and willing to intervene and provide advice where necessary. Hold a strong knowledge of integrated comms and evaluation techniques. What you'll do… Act as the source of new thinking and creative concepts. Play a central role in managing the business relationship with some clients, with others you will have a supervisory responsibility. Meet and maintain relationships with key clients, acting as their trusted advisor from the agency. Be keen to make a mark in the industry by attending professional events. What you'll get… Excellent career prospects. Competitive salary. A fast-moving culture with great benefits - daily laughs, loads of coffee and work your mum will want to stick on her fridge with magnets. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Before the Interview
So, you’ve acquired the help of a recruitment consultant; because let’s face it, job hunting is tough, and they will have the industry knowledge, network and time to do the majority of the legwork for you (hurrah!). You send over your snazzy CV, you talk through your experience, discuss what it is that you are looking for and the hunt begins. They have several exciting opportunities, employers like the sound of you and (hey presto!) you have been invited in for an interview. Great job! ... but it’s not over. You might be the perfect fit, this may be the job of your dreams, but first and foremost you must present yourself well in the interview. So, we have put together top tips to help you make a fantastic first impression. Ask questions You should be given all of the information you need well in advance of your interview - if something has been missed, don’t be afraid to ask your recruitment consultant - your consultant will let you know who the interview will be with, how long it will last and if you are expected to bring anything with you (such as your passport and NI number). Most interviews will be one-to-one, one to panel or a group discussion. If they haven’t specified, or there is any other information that you would like to know, your consultant will have a strong enough relationship with hiring managers to find out for you. Be organised When adding interview dates to your diary, note down the company, job title and anything else that makes it unique; that way, you are less likely to get them confused when you have more than one to attend. If they have asked you to prepare or bring any documentation, make sure that you organise them nicely for handing over. If the interviewer hasn’t requested any specific documents, it's best practice to bring a few copies of your CV, cover letter and your proof of ID. Where possible, send your documents over electronically ahead of your interview time and bring a physical copy with you. Don’t be late There is no bigger deal-breaker than tardiness. Quadruple check the date, time and location of the interview. Traffic and public transport are unpredictable at the best of times - especially if you are travelling into a busy town or city centre - all it takes is a road closure or an unruly overhead wire to completely throw your commute time. So, when planning your journey, prepare for unexpected delays and give yourself extra time on top of your allocated extra time. That being said, don’t be too early. Arriving ten minutes before your scheduled interview time is sufficient. If for any reason you are unable to make it, give as much notice as possible by letting them know as soon as you do. Do your research With the entire internet at your disposal, it’s now easier than ever to do so. Things to look out for: Check out their website. What do they say about themselves, what is their mission, and do they have an organisational chart? Who founded the business and how long has it been established for? What are the company’s main ethos/values? What products/services does the company provide? Who are there competitors? What kind of content are they creating/sharing on their social platforms? Have you connected with them? Can you engage with any of their content? Read through other job descriptions, make sure you know what’s out there, what makes this role different but also the main requirements of a job like this. Prepare some answers What is it that makes you stand out from similarly qualified candidates? Look for the keywords and qualities that the job description highlights, then tailor your responses around your suitability for the role. Be ready to talk about yourself. What are your biggest achievements to date? What made you choose this company? What makes you suitable for this role? Interviews are all about showing how you are the right fit for the role. Don’t wait for them to ask, tell them why they should employ you. You can’t prepare for every question - and it’s probably best that you don’t as you don’t want to sound scripted - but noting down some key talking points to move around will help to keep you on track and prevent you from rambling. It is also best practice to prepare a couple of questions to ask the interviewer (about the business and the role), it will show the hiring manager that you are just as interested in them as they are in you. Practice speaking Recording yourself is the best way to check your tone, grammar and pronunciation. If the camera puts you off, perhaps ask a friend or family member to do a mock interview with you to get some constructive feedback. Dress for the job you want Since you have researched the company, you should have a decent idea as to their dress code - so you can plan your outfit to fit in. Check the weather in advance and dress appropriately. Keep it conservative: expressing your personality is important but you want your interviewer to remember you for your suitability for the role (not your bold watch or snazzy hairdo). Try on your planned outfit well in advance to avoid the mid-morning manic of trousers being a little short or tops being a little too tight (we’ve all been there); leave yourself enough time to buy (or borrow) something new. Panic Prevention (the night before) Get your interview outfit ready: whether that’s ironing your shirt, polishing your shoes or simply making sure that it’s all in one place, ready for the morning. Trust us, it will save you time and stress. Reread the job description of the role that you’re applying for. That way, it is fresh in your mind, you won’t confuse it with others, and you will know which relevant skills/experience you need to highlight during the interview. What’s the worst that can happen? If you don’t get this job, there are plenty of others worth applying for. Once you are there, don’t stress - you have prepared all you can - try to stay as calm as possible. If you can feel yourself getting worked up, take a deep breath, slow yourself down and answer when you are ready. You’ve got this, we believe in you. Click here to see our latest roles.