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1 day ago
Staffordshire
Account Executive - Marketing
Account Executive – Marketing £25,000 - £27,000 South Staffordshire Pitch is proud to be supporting a brilliant integrated marketing agency in recruiting a talented Account Executive to join its growing team. Based in South Staffordshire, this agency is fully integrated with services across digital, design and PR & content. The team work with a vast array of clients in a variety of sectors but are true specialists in the new homes arena, working with some fantastic high-end clients, creating beautiful websites and marketing campaigns that deliver exceptional results. Their reputation within the industry is exceptional and their client retention rates back this up. They have a great culture and a real family feel, their team ethic is at their core and they work hard to maintain the culture they are so proud of. Over the past few years (and beyond!) they have maintained consistent growth and have continued to invest in their team and enhance their offering. They have a flexible approach to remote working, with one day a week in the office and 9-5 working hours (a change that was made to support a better work/life balance), a collaborative team approach is encouraged but they also appreciate that a strong element of home working can be a great benefit to the business and individual. As their newest Account Executive you’ll: Support with campaign delivery for a variety of exciting clients. Work on a vast array of marketing campaigns – from beautiful brochures or impactful social campaigns to engaging email communications, SEO and paid search. Work with some fantastic household brands, as well as established boutique businesses. Be supported by a team of experts internally to deliver work you’ll all be proud of across all marketing channels. We’re looking for a candidate who: Is an experienced Account Executive or Marketing Executive / Assistant looking for an exciting and varied marketing role. Has broad marketing experience, understanding digital and traditional channels. Is friendly and collaborative, a great team player with a positive approach. If you’re interested to hear more about this truly great opportunity with a fantastic business working as part of a genuinely lovely team, then please apply now! Ref: 50622 AA123
1 day ago
Warwickshire
Freelance Artworker
+ Freelance Artworker + £180 - £220/day + Warwickshire – Onsite A lovely opportunity for a Freelance Artworker to join a highly regarded Warwickshire based agency. The team are renowned for the excellent work they deliver across a range of lovely conumser and retail clients. Known for their quality, attention to detail and print perfect pieces. They’re looking for a Freelance Artwork who can support them with a range of projects across the year for one of their high-profile retail clients. The role will involve working on a range of assets and will require a good base on Artwork experience to be considered for this opportunity. If you’d like to be considered I will need you to send me the following: + Up to date CV + Day rate + Location – you will need to be able to get in their Warwickshire based office on a regular basis + Portfolio - hopefully jam packed full of your awesome artwork experience + What colour is the pitch logo….just checking you’re paying attention and not just clicking to apply My client is looking for a trusted freelancer who they can use across the year during their busy periods. So if you’re looking for an opportunity where you can get your feet under the bale, enjoy a little security and work with lovely people this is it. I’m going to get bombarded by applications when I post this, that’s colli now the role will be popular. If you don’t send me the above info that I’ve kindly requested I won’t be able to progress your application. Rebecca@pitchconsultants.co.uk FF123
4 days ago
Birmingham
PPC Manager
+ PPC Manager + Birmingham + £25 - £32k I’m looking for a PPC Manager to join a very cool independent digital agency based in central Birmingham. The agency is growing at a phenomenal rate, they can’t help but win new clients so it’s only natural they need to bring some new talent into the team! Based in the jewellery quarter the team spends 3.5 days/week on-site together. Sharing ideas, developing campaigns, working closely on strategy, and always bouncing ideas around. This collaborative energy and team-orientated approach is what set these guys apart and is setting them up for big success in the future. So what are you looking for? Due to new client wins and some development of their existing client portfolio they’re looking for a driven Digital Account Manager to join the team and get stuck in. The agency works at pace and delivers dynamic and creative digital solutions that really get results. + To be considered you’ll need some account handling experience and client-focused liaison under your belt, exposure to a commercial environment and a willingness to learn, upskill and grow. + What’s vitally important for this role is that you have some hands-on experience in running display, paid social, and PPC campaigns – you don’t need to tick all 3 of those boxes, but one is a must! + In addition to delivering campaigns for clients you’ll provide reports and updates, work with media partners, contribute pitch ideas, and support the senior member of the team with campaign implementation. This is a great opportunity for a Digital Account Executive looking to take a step up or a Digital Account Manager looking to fast track their career. This is an opportunity not to be missed. Send your CV over to me today for immediate consideration! Ref: 50291 AA123
4 days ago
Warwickshire
Producer
+ Producer + Warwickshire (3dasy in office) + £30 - £40k + 12 month FTC Impressive Warwickshire based team is looking for an experienced Producer to join their wildly successful team on a 12-month contract. Based in incredible office this fantastic agency has a portfolio of large household names. They’ve been delivering high quality creative for nearly 30 years and the brands simply can’t get enough of their award-winning work. So, what are they looking for? As a Producer, you'll play a key role in the project management and organisation of running the postproduction studio, working closely with the Project Director to ensure the smooth day-to-day running and the fulfilment of all asset deliverables from conception to delivery. You will be exposed to all aspects of the postproduction process including CGI, retouching, creative development, supporting location production, updates, comms, and much much more! This role will focus on one of the agency’s flagship clients positioned in the consumer retail space so they’re ideally looking for someone who’s had experience in this sector. Key responsibilities include: + Working in partnership with Assistant Producers to traffic retouching and CGI workload through its stages through the business and via stakeholders against its gateways. + Overseeing department workflow to ensure that jobs are delivered within budget, on time and to agreed artistic and technical standards. + Diary management and scheduling of multiple postproduction requirements concurrently. + Gatekeeper of overall production deliverables. + Effective communication and the ability to multi-task and problem-solve. The agency runs a fast-paced, high volume environment delivering big projects on small timelines. Because of this, they need everyone to be on the same page, focused on delivering the work for the client on time and on budget with minimal hiccups along the way. To be considered you’ll need: + A project management-focused background. + An ability to focus on the job at hand, pull the right people together, and communicate effectively. + An agency background or similar would-be beneficial but isn’t necessary. + Any exposure to photography, production would also be a massive benefit. This is a chance to join an incredible agency and be part of a team who put people at the heart of everything they do. This opportunity won’t be on the market for long so if you’re interested apply today for immediate consideration. rebecca@pitchconsultants.co.uk Ref:50290 AA123
4 days ago
Lutterworth
Account Manager
I’m delighted to be bringing this brand-new Leicestershire based Account Manager role to the market. My client has exclusively briefed Pitch on this newly created opportunity, and I’m thrilled to have the chance to work with them in such close partnership! This award-winning retail agency, delivers all manner of creative retail solutions to the market. From experiential and retail design to store fit out, pop-ups category and window displays. They’re capable of delivering it all! Not only are they creative superstars applying their innovative thinkings to creative concepts they also assemble and fit. Meaning they’re in control of the whole process. This unique set up really sets them apart from the competition and it’s a key element to their unrivalled success. So, what are they looking for? My client is looking for an Account Manager to join the uber cool culture and hit the ground running No, you don’t need specific retail design experience, although some exposure to this would be highly beneficial! Essentially, they’re looking for an Account Manager who can manage and develop clients, work closely with creative to ensure the right solutions and deliver large and small scale projects with ease. There’s a lot of plates to spin in retail design so you will need to know how to plan projects, manage budgets, handle expectations and deliver on time. Day to day you will: + Liaise with clients, handling projects and deliverables + Provide quotes and internal briefs + Work in collaboration with the creative division to ensure the visual output is on point. + Provide commercial reports and deliver effective solutions to internal and external challenges The agency has been built from the ground up by the founders, so the culture is thoughtful, invested and collaborative. Their focus is team orientated and their success and staff retention so down to this way of working. If you’d like to find out more about this brilliant opportunity then send your CV over to me today! Rebecca@pitchconsultants.co.uk Ref:50282 AA123
4 days ago
Derby
PR Account Director
PR Account Director Derby £40,000 - £55,000 Pitch is working in partnership with a leading Derby based PR and communications agency to support their expansion with the addition of a talented PR Account Director. This agency works with a diverse portfolio of B2B clients across a range of sectors including, logistics, pharma and construction brands. The agency has been established for many years so have a great reputation and long-standing client and media relationships. The current senior team are keen to grow and develop the business off the back of this strong foundation and they’re looking for an ambitions Account Director to support them with this, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to join their leadership team and to play a key part in shaping the future of the business. As their PR Account Director you’ll be: Leading a team to deliver PR and social media campaigns for a range of B2B clients. Working at a strategic level with senior stakeholders to develop PR and comms strategy. Supporting your team day to day, leading and mentoring to support ongoing progression and development. Maximising revenue within your existing client base and supporting with new business pitches. Hands on as well as strategic, still allowing you to get into the detail of the day to day. We’re looking for a candidate who: Has a strong B2B PR background, this could have been gained within an agency or in house role. Is a strong team leader, able to inspire and motivate a team, leading by example. Is great with clients, with a strategic and commercial approach. This opportunity will be a great step in anyones career and long term would allow you to take a place on the senior leadership team and in time potentially as a shareholder. If you’re looking for a business where you can make a mark and develop your long-term opportunity then this is it. Get in touch to hear more about this great role, or apply online for immediate consideration. Ref: 50268 AA123
4 days ago
Birmingham
PR Account Manager
PR Account Manager / Senior PR Account Manager – B2B Birmingham (hybrid working) £30,000 - £40,000 I’m excited to be supporting an ambitious PR and communications agency based in Birmingham city centre to help in their search for a superstar PR Account Manager (or Senior Account Manager) to join its talented team! This agency is a real gem, ambitious and forward thinking, and offering a great opportunity for theor new recruit to come in and make an impact from day one. With a specialism in B2B PR they work with a range of clients, crafting PR and communications campaigns that connect businesses with their audiences and deliver exceptional results. They take huge pride in the work they produce and the client relationships they’ve built. They have a flexible working model with 2 days a week in the office and a half day on a Friday so you can kick off your weekend early, and they have a great collaborative team working approach. This role is a great opportunity for someone who loves media relations, if you’re a PR that doesn’t love the writing side, but who wants to spend your time with the people then this could be the perfect role for you! As their new PR Account Manager you’ll be: Working in a really varied role right at the heart of the team, leading and mentoring others to ensure brilliant results are achieved for your clients. Involved in strategy creation and campaign planning for a range of outstanding B2B brands aswell as being hands on with delivery – from content creation and copywriting to media relations and engagement. Heavily focused on media relations, building great relationships with a broad range of B2B press contacts, pitching stories and securing excellent coverage for your clients. A huge part of the future of this growing business, with the opportunity to develop and progress your long term career. We’re looking for a candidate who: Has a love of B2B PR, experience could have been gained in house or within an agency role. Has a real strength, and really enjoys media relations. Is a great team player, collaborative and supportive in their approach. Want to hear more about how you could bag a role as their new PR Account Manager? Get in touch! Ref: 50292 AA123
4 days ago
Worcestershire
Strategic Planning Director
Strategic Planning Director Birmingham (hybrid – 2 days p/w onsite) £70,000 - £80,000 (neg) Pitch is exclusively partnered with an exceptional Birmingham based integrated agency in its mission to find a brilliantly talented Strategy & Planning Director to join its growing team in a new role that is pivotal to the growth of the agency. This agency really is one of the region’s leading lights and most well-established agencies; they have a fantastic culture and can offer a brilliant career opportunity to the right candidate. They're a full-service creative agency with a team of well over 50 people, offering services that span PR, creative, digital and media to a vast array of clients, ranging from up and coming start-ups to numerous global household brands across B2B and consumer sectors. This agency keeps their values at the heart of everything they do and their culture is second to none. They have a collaborative approach and invest heavily in the development of their teams, each and every individual has input, is valued and their staff retention & progression opportunities are well ahead of the market average. This really is a fantastic opportunity with an agency that develops its employees and values its clients; their growth, success and reputation is testament to this. As a Strategist within this super talented agency team you’ll be: Partnering with a range of high-profile brands to create transformational brand propositions and marketing campaign strategy. Working closely with senior stakeholders and internal teams to create insightful and innovative strategies that have a huge impact on your clients’ success. Working on the detail – identifying competitors, analysing challenges, interviewing and understanding senior stakeholders and engaging with experts to allow you to create strategy that transforms business. Be the lynchpin for the creative process, leading truly integrated strategy and ensuring that is aligned across all agency teams. This agency is looking for a candidate who: Is a highly experienced brand strategist with a wealth of creative agency experience. Has a proven record of supporting well-known consumer and B2B brands with brand and marketing strategy. Has the ability to lead research interrogation, getting into the detail and transforming findings into a compelling narrative. They offer some great benefits, including a flexible approach to working with a split between home and the office, a great holiday allowance, employee benefits scheme and a truly brilliant culture. If you think you could be their brand new Strategist please get in touch to hear more about this amazing opportunity! Ref: 50265 AA123
At our heart
6 months ago
By Lara Lee
Red flags in job adverts
Writing a job advertisement can seem like the easiest thing in the world… You just write what you’re looking for right?Wrong!The job advert is one the most important parts of the hiring process. It’s how you’re going to hook in all those amazing candidates… so why would you want to give them a bunch of red flags at stage 1?We recently asked our candidate community what their biggest red flags are when applying for a job. The kind of things which make them think “no thank you”. Here’s what they said …+ No salary displayed64% of our community said that not displaying a salary is a huge red flag. Whilst there could be a valid reason for not displaying one, for job seekers it implies either you’re underpaying your staff or you’re not certain about what you’re looking for.If you consider it from a job seekers perspective, you could have the best job and advert ever, but without a salary how are they going to know if their financial needs could be met by the business? This paves the way for less applications and more time wasted during the interview stages if potential candidates are looking for a higher salary than you’re willing to offer.+ Dual rolesA Graphic Designer/Account Manager or a Marketing/Business Development Executive. Though some roles have cross overs, advertising an opportunity as a dual role can be a turn off for many candidates, especially at a more senior level.Dual roles promote the idea that the business doesn’t quite know who they’re looking for and makes potential applicants question whether they’ll be stretched across the two disciplines.+ Confusing language and terminologyKeep it simple. If applicants have to Google what it is you’re promoting or asking for, then you’re not communicating your needs in the right way.+ Overused phrases“A good sense of humour”“Hit the ground running”You could mean well by these phrases. But honestly, they’re overused and often conjure up negative thoughts about the company.A good sense of humour – What does this even mean? I’m sure no one ever thinks they have a bad sense of humour!Hit the ground running – Does this mean a new starter gets little training and support and is simply left to crack on?Try to steer clear of these phrases if you don’t want to raise red flags to potential candidates about your business and company culture.Image credit:Header: Image adapted from photo by Zachariah Garrison: https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-traffic-light-1959841/
Red flags in job adverts
Writing a job advertisement can seem like the easiest thing in the world… You just write what you’re looking for right?Wrong!The job advert is one the most important parts of the hiring process. It’s how you’re going to hook in all those amazing candidates… so why would you want to give them a bunch of red flags at stage 1?We recently asked our candidate community what their biggest red flags are when applying for a job. The kind of things which make them think “no thank you”. Here’s what they said …+ No salary displayed64% of our community said that not displaying a salary is a huge red flag. Whilst there could be a valid reason for not displaying one, for job seekers it implies either you’re underpaying your staff or you’re not certain about what you’re looking for.If you consider it from a job seekers perspective, you could have the best job and advert ever, but without a salary how are they going to know if their financial needs could be met by the business? This paves the way for less applications and more time wasted during the interview stages if potential candidates are looking for a higher salary than you’re willing to offer.+ Dual rolesA Graphic Designer/Account Manager or a Marketing/Business Development Executive. Though some roles have cross overs, advertising an opportunity as a dual role can be a turn off for many candidates, especially at a more senior level.Dual roles promote the idea that the business doesn’t quite know who they’re looking for and makes potential applicants question whether they’ll be stretched across the two disciplines.+ Confusing language and terminologyKeep it simple. If applicants have to Google what it is you’re promoting or asking for, then you’re not communicating your needs in the right way.+ Overused phrases“A good sense of humour”“Hit the ground running”You could mean well by these phrases. But honestly, they’re overused and often conjure up negative thoughts about the company.A good sense of humour – What does this even mean? I’m sure no one ever thinks they have a bad sense of humour!Hit the ground running – Does this mean a new starter gets little training and support and is simply left to crack on?Try to steer clear of these phrases if you don’t want to raise red flags to potential candidates about your business and company culture.Image credit:Header: Image adapted from photo by Zachariah Garrison: https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-traffic-light-1959841/
7 months ago
By Natasha Price
Benefits of hiring temp talent
Did you know...According to the CIPD on average in the UK over a third of employees leave their organisations each year! This is pretty high if you ask me and I don’t believe it’s necessarily reflective of the marketing, pr and creative industries, but, we have seen candidate confidence return to the market so there is more movement out there.Whilst employees leave roles for a variety of reasons, the effect their departure has on internal teams can be damaging and have a significant effect on long-term corporate performance.Whilst firms seek to retain lost talent, 72% of employers consider skill shortages in the market to be negatively impacting the hiring process, causing the average recruitment time to lengthen. We can most definitely vouch for this, process are taking much longer in the current market. This timeline can negatively impact business functionality, where a loss of key figures combined with an over reliance on less skilled employees means the quality of work produced may decline, adding additional stresses to an already stretched workforce. So what can you do!?Organisations may do this by introducing a temporary/interim staff member to fill the gap, which though may be seen as an extra cost in the immediate period, may help reduce stress levels for your permanent members of staff. As you are taking into consideration their already heavy workloads, it may also help staff look favourably on the organisation. The skills shortage has been shown to impede the hiring process, especially when searching for senior figures with specialist skillsets. If this role is urgent, you may only hire permanent talent which fulfils part of your criteria, creating a short-term solution to your wider issue. This can be avoided by utilising a temporary staff member, who will enable you to make more deliberate decisions regarding who you hire, which is likely to have a positive long-term effect on your business. Losing an employee can be disruptive to project schedules. Replacing previous talent with an individual who requires training and additional support has been shown to increase the amount of time invested into a project, causing projects to go off budget and over-schedule. Hiring a temporary member of staff who is used to working to short deadlines and is an expert in their field is a useful way to ensure your projects remain on track, whilst you source more permanent talent to fulfil all your criteria. How can we help?Here at Pitch we can offer a range of freelance, temp, fixed term and perm solutions so whatever your situation, budget or skills gap we can help. Contact our freelance team to find out how we can help today 0121 270 4080Temp@pitchconsultants.co.uk
Benefits of hiring temp talent
Did you know...According to the CIPD on average in the UK over a third of employees leave their organisations each year! This is pretty high if you ask me and I don’t believe it’s necessarily reflective of the marketing, pr and creative industries, but, we have seen candidate confidence return to the market so there is more movement out there.Whilst employees leave roles for a variety of reasons, the effect their departure has on internal teams can be damaging and have a significant effect on long-term corporate performance.Whilst firms seek to retain lost talent, 72% of employers consider skill shortages in the market to be negatively impacting the hiring process, causing the average recruitment time to lengthen. We can most definitely vouch for this, process are taking much longer in the current market. This timeline can negatively impact business functionality, where a loss of key figures combined with an over reliance on less skilled employees means the quality of work produced may decline, adding additional stresses to an already stretched workforce. So what can you do!?Organisations may do this by introducing a temporary/interim staff member to fill the gap, which though may be seen as an extra cost in the immediate period, may help reduce stress levels for your permanent members of staff. As you are taking into consideration their already heavy workloads, it may also help staff look favourably on the organisation. The skills shortage has been shown to impede the hiring process, especially when searching for senior figures with specialist skillsets. If this role is urgent, you may only hire permanent talent which fulfils part of your criteria, creating a short-term solution to your wider issue. This can be avoided by utilising a temporary staff member, who will enable you to make more deliberate decisions regarding who you hire, which is likely to have a positive long-term effect on your business. Losing an employee can be disruptive to project schedules. Replacing previous talent with an individual who requires training and additional support has been shown to increase the amount of time invested into a project, causing projects to go off budget and over-schedule. Hiring a temporary member of staff who is used to working to short deadlines and is an expert in their field is a useful way to ensure your projects remain on track, whilst you source more permanent talent to fulfil all your criteria. How can we help?Here at Pitch we can offer a range of freelance, temp, fixed term and perm solutions so whatever your situation, budget or skills gap we can help. Contact our freelance team to find out how we can help today 0121 270 4080Temp@pitchconsultants.co.uk
8 months ago
By Rebecca Thomas
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Pitch Talk....
Pitch Talk…We were enjoying some sunnier days until today but that doesn’t mean it’s all doom and gloom! Here’s a little market update from our Managing Director, Rebecca Thomas.Market UpdateNews on the job-hunting or talent-searching front has also been a little sunnier of late. There is movement in the market, candidates are looking, and clients are hiring, which is positive for everyone! So, what’s the catch…… Truth be told, it’s a bit of a messy market right now, if you’re recruiting at the moment, you may know exactly what we mean. If you’ve not been on the lookout recently then let me give you an idea of what the landscape is like.It’s no secret that recruitment has got harder and harder over the years. When I first joined the Pitch team way back when in…(goes to check LinkedIn for her start date) 2011 recruitment was a much simpler process.Clients had simple briefs, candidates had straightforward expectations, everyone went for face-to-face interviews, worked 5 days a week and most of the time negotiation was focused on salary expectations. Which, if I’d done my job right when I qualified and sent the candidate was limited because we were all on the same page. There were less layers of complexity in offers and the pace of recruitment was quicker.Fast forward to now; We have a much wider range of skills to recruit for, many specialists, some more niche, and lots of them pretty hard to come by. PR is still PR but it could also encompass, content, social, paid, and organic. Making the search bigger, broader, and not quite so straightforward.Not only have skill profiles evolved the variables of benefits, flexibility and working hours are vast now making qualification and candidate management a whole new level of difficulty. This means recruitment is more time-consuming, takes longer to deliver, and can cause a ripple effect of challenges for many businesses.If you know the Pitch team, then you know we like a challenge and we’re totally here for it! Our product offering will always provide you with a solution tailor-made to whatever you need, ensuring we can find you what you’re looking for. We just might need to factor in a little more time, a few more variables and put our awesome negotiation and qualification skills to the test!We’re in the process of bringing out our brand new How to Recruit Guide, this will give hints and tip on how to hire better in this challenging market! This would guide you on how to do it yourself as well as how you can use an agency more effectively and overcome some of the above-mentioned issues.Pitch TalentOn the Pitch news front, we have a new starter….Natasha Price, is our newest Pitch team member and to say we’re delighted to have her would be a total understatement! Natasha joins us with a wealth of creative and marketing recruitment experience, temp and perm knowledge as well as being an ideal fit for our Pitch Culture. We love her and we know you will too. If you want to find out more about Tash, feel free to reach out to her – Natasha.p@pitchconsultants.co.uk If we’re not already in touch with you as a candidate or client give us a buzz we’d love to chat 💚
Pitch Talk....
Pitch Talk…We were enjoying some sunnier days until today but that doesn’t mean it’s all doom and gloom! Here’s a little market update from our Managing Director, Rebecca Thomas.Market UpdateNews on the job-hunting or talent-searching front has also been a little sunnier of late. There is movement in the market, candidates are looking, and clients are hiring, which is positive for everyone! So, what’s the catch…… Truth be told, it’s a bit of a messy market right now, if you’re recruiting at the moment, you may know exactly what we mean. If you’ve not been on the lookout recently then let me give you an idea of what the landscape is like.It’s no secret that recruitment has got harder and harder over the years. When I first joined the Pitch team way back when in…(goes to check LinkedIn for her start date) 2011 recruitment was a much simpler process.Clients had simple briefs, candidates had straightforward expectations, everyone went for face-to-face interviews, worked 5 days a week and most of the time negotiation was focused on salary expectations. Which, if I’d done my job right when I qualified and sent the candidate was limited because we were all on the same page. There were less layers of complexity in offers and the pace of recruitment was quicker.Fast forward to now; We have a much wider range of skills to recruit for, many specialists, some more niche, and lots of them pretty hard to come by. PR is still PR but it could also encompass, content, social, paid, and organic. Making the search bigger, broader, and not quite so straightforward.Not only have skill profiles evolved the variables of benefits, flexibility and working hours are vast now making qualification and candidate management a whole new level of difficulty. This means recruitment is more time-consuming, takes longer to deliver, and can cause a ripple effect of challenges for many businesses.If you know the Pitch team, then you know we like a challenge and we’re totally here for it! Our product offering will always provide you with a solution tailor-made to whatever you need, ensuring we can find you what you’re looking for. We just might need to factor in a little more time, a few more variables and put our awesome negotiation and qualification skills to the test!We’re in the process of bringing out our brand new How to Recruit Guide, this will give hints and tip on how to hire better in this challenging market! This would guide you on how to do it yourself as well as how you can use an agency more effectively and overcome some of the above-mentioned issues.Pitch TalentOn the Pitch news front, we have a new starter….Natasha Price, is our newest Pitch team member and to say we’re delighted to have her would be a total understatement! Natasha joins us with a wealth of creative and marketing recruitment experience, temp and perm knowledge as well as being an ideal fit for our Pitch Culture. We love her and we know you will too. If you want to find out more about Tash, feel free to reach out to her – Natasha.p@pitchconsultants.co.uk If we’re not already in touch with you as a candidate or client give us a buzz we’d love to chat 💚
12 months ago
By Rebecca Thomas
January takeaways….
You can never tell what a new year is going to be like! January is sometimes busy, sometimes crazy and other years it’s been hit and miss. This year, for once it’s been pretty steady…Here are our top 5 January take aways so far….1. Thoughtful permanent hiring.Gone is the gung-ho hiring attitude of 2021/22, we seem to be back in an era of thoughtful, considered and commercial hiring plans. Clients are seeking more information on hiring trends, skill set reviews and there is more consideration being given to finding the best possible talent with the most potential rather than a somewhat rushed process to get a bum on a seat. This approach is right up our street and lends itself perfectly to our retained offering. You can find out more about how a retained partnership works here2. Sales, business development, new business, client acquisition.Call it what you want, bringing new revenue into the business is pretty high on most of our clients agendas so appointing someone to lead this, deliver this, progress this or simply kick this off is a hot topic.We’ve seen a marked increase in the number of clients looking for new business talent to join their teams, in particular at a senior level. You may not know this but commercial and sales recruitment is a core skill within the Pitch team and as recruitment consultants, we like to think we know a thing or two about a sales profile too. Don’t take our word for it, check out what our clients say about us here3. Freelance solutions.Hiring permanent resource into your team is a big commitment and one that can take a great deal of time and investment from you as an employer. Plus, an uncertain market can leave you questioning if the time is right. Our freelance service has been a popular solution in January and looks to be equally busy moving into February. Whether you’re looking for a short-term fix or a longer-term solution to your hiring challenge we have talent on our books able to cover every eventuality and who can also be available to you at short notice. Our temp solution is quick, slick and painless. Give our dedicated freelance consultant a call to get the details4. Internal upskilling and training.With some hiring plans on pause, department heads are looking at how they upskill and retain their team members, allowing them to grow expertise whilst maintaining a steady head count. This approach plays a huge part in team retention.5. Apprenticeships and junior talent acquisition.We’re seeing and hearing more about apprenticeships and the hiring of junior talent with brands investing in growing their own and developing the next generation. This is something we are hugely passionate about at Pitch and something we have historically invested in via our B-Hive initiative. Hopefully this way of thinking is here to stay!If you’re looking to make a hire in Q1 now is the time to contact us. With a range of competitive commercial solutions to suit every hiring budget there is a way to find the talent you’re looking for. Sign up for more job market insight, hiring tricks and candidate tips. We put our heart + soul into every role at Pitch 💚
January takeaways….
You can never tell what a new year is going to be like! January is sometimes busy, sometimes crazy and other years it’s been hit and miss. This year, for once it’s been pretty steady…Here are our top 5 January take aways so far….1. Thoughtful permanent hiring.Gone is the gung-ho hiring attitude of 2021/22, we seem to be back in an era of thoughtful, considered and commercial hiring plans. Clients are seeking more information on hiring trends, skill set reviews and there is more consideration being given to finding the best possible talent with the most potential rather than a somewhat rushed process to get a bum on a seat. This approach is right up our street and lends itself perfectly to our retained offering. You can find out more about how a retained partnership works here2. Sales, business development, new business, client acquisition.Call it what you want, bringing new revenue into the business is pretty high on most of our clients agendas so appointing someone to lead this, deliver this, progress this or simply kick this off is a hot topic.We’ve seen a marked increase in the number of clients looking for new business talent to join their teams, in particular at a senior level. You may not know this but commercial and sales recruitment is a core skill within the Pitch team and as recruitment consultants, we like to think we know a thing or two about a sales profile too. Don’t take our word for it, check out what our clients say about us here3. Freelance solutions.Hiring permanent resource into your team is a big commitment and one that can take a great deal of time and investment from you as an employer. Plus, an uncertain market can leave you questioning if the time is right. Our freelance service has been a popular solution in January and looks to be equally busy moving into February. Whether you’re looking for a short-term fix or a longer-term solution to your hiring challenge we have talent on our books able to cover every eventuality and who can also be available to you at short notice. Our temp solution is quick, slick and painless. Give our dedicated freelance consultant a call to get the details4. Internal upskilling and training.With some hiring plans on pause, department heads are looking at how they upskill and retain their team members, allowing them to grow expertise whilst maintaining a steady head count. This approach plays a huge part in team retention.5. Apprenticeships and junior talent acquisition.We’re seeing and hearing more about apprenticeships and the hiring of junior talent with brands investing in growing their own and developing the next generation. This is something we are hugely passionate about at Pitch and something we have historically invested in via our B-Hive initiative. Hopefully this way of thinking is here to stay!If you’re looking to make a hire in Q1 now is the time to contact us. With a range of competitive commercial solutions to suit every hiring budget there is a way to find the talent you’re looking for. Sign up for more job market insight, hiring tricks and candidate tips. We put our heart + soul into every role at Pitch 💚
over 1 year ago
By Heidi Moreby
My Journey to shareholder
Let’s take ourselves back to 4th January 2021, an eager new recruit walks into the Pitch offices, optimistic and positive about the next step in her career, being back in a vibrant office environment with her brand new team and getting back to normal in a post covid world… Seven hours later we’re back in lockdown – what a start!Two and a half years on and things look very different – for me and for the world. But as the time has passed I haven’t taken the time to reflect on my journey with Pitch, we don’t do we? We crack on because life is busy. So when I was asked to take a look back it seemed almost impossible to remember the highs and the lows, the challenges and the wins, the twists and turns in the journey – there have been many and I’ve never learnt so much, been out of my comfort zone so much, or doubted myself so much. But my overriding feelings are of pride and gratitude – I’m proud of my achievements, my perseverance when things have felt hard and I’m beyond proud of the business that I’m a part of. I’m grateful to my team, an exceptionally talented bunch of brilliant recruiters who have my back as I have theirs and I’m grateful beyond words to Reb and Rob, who took a risk in the midst of a pandemic and hired me. They gave me a chance and the promise of an opportunity that was too good to turn down, and that promise stood firm through the good times and the more challenging times. They welcomed with me open arms to what was a pretty tight leadership team and gave me the space to carve out my place, they pushed me so far out of my comfort zone that there were many times I felt completely out of my depth, but they were always there to catch me if I looked like I was about to fall (flat on my face at times!), and they supported me to grow and develop as a leader. And now, the next chapter begins… as a director and shareholder of Pitch! And I can’t wait to see what the twists and turns of the journey look like. What advice would I give thinking back on my journey? Take the risk, push yourself out of your comfort zone, try to enjoy every day and take the positive learns from the challenging times but celebrate the wins however small they are. But most importantly, surround yourself with the right people, they are worth their weight in gold.
My Journey to shareholder
Let’s take ourselves back to 4th January 2021, an eager new recruit walks into the Pitch offices, optimistic and positive about the next step in her career, being back in a vibrant office environment with her brand new team and getting back to normal in a post covid world… Seven hours later we’re back in lockdown – what a start!Two and a half years on and things look very different – for me and for the world. But as the time has passed I haven’t taken the time to reflect on my journey with Pitch, we don’t do we? We crack on because life is busy. So when I was asked to take a look back it seemed almost impossible to remember the highs and the lows, the challenges and the wins, the twists and turns in the journey – there have been many and I’ve never learnt so much, been out of my comfort zone so much, or doubted myself so much. But my overriding feelings are of pride and gratitude – I’m proud of my achievements, my perseverance when things have felt hard and I’m beyond proud of the business that I’m a part of. I’m grateful to my team, an exceptionally talented bunch of brilliant recruiters who have my back as I have theirs and I’m grateful beyond words to Reb and Rob, who took a risk in the midst of a pandemic and hired me. They gave me a chance and the promise of an opportunity that was too good to turn down, and that promise stood firm through the good times and the more challenging times. They welcomed with me open arms to what was a pretty tight leadership team and gave me the space to carve out my place, they pushed me so far out of my comfort zone that there were many times I felt completely out of my depth, but they were always there to catch me if I looked like I was about to fall (flat on my face at times!), and they supported me to grow and develop as a leader. And now, the next chapter begins… as a director and shareholder of Pitch! And I can’t wait to see what the twists and turns of the journey look like. What advice would I give thinking back on my journey? Take the risk, push yourself out of your comfort zone, try to enjoy every day and take the positive learns from the challenging times but celebrate the wins however small they are. But most importantly, surround yourself with the right people, they are worth their weight in gold.
over 1 year ago
By Rebecca Thomas
Pitch appoints Heidi to the board
I signed my contract as a Director and shareholder of Pitch way back when in 2016, a fresh faced 29 year old I didn’t have a clue what I was getting myself into….for all I knew my shareholders agreement gave Rob access to my house, bank accounts and hopefully made him take responsibility for my credit card debt. Fast forward 7 years and include events such as an office closure, exit of a valued director, world pandemic, senior hires, senior fires, staff changes, economical highs and lows, plus an eventual maternity leave it’s fair to say I have experienced a lot in what I’d consider a short period of time. I’m not sure I was ever qualified for the role of a Pitch Director, let alone shareholder. I gained my stripes via commitment to the business, blood sweat and tears of the recruitment and a love of the team and what we do. In comparison, our new Pitch Shareholder, Heidi Moreby is quite the opposite… Heidi joined us in Jan 2021 – she was (and still is) polished, professional, experienced, capable, committed, organised, invested in her career and well networked. She was everything we’d been searching for and a whole lot more. Did I develop imposter syndrome when she walked through the door? 100%. Heidi made a grand entrance and without even realising it she pushed me beyond my boundaries. Heidi’s appointment made me better at my role, shifted my focus, encouraged my development and made my fire to succeed burn even brighter. I did try to compete with recruitment sales, but once she started there was no stopping her, she was quite simply much better than me. Heidi’s ability to drive sales and push activity created a new path for me. Allowing me to sharpen my skill set and focus my energy in a new direction. 2.5 years in and Heidi joins Rob and I as shareholder of Pitch. I feel incredibly lucky that Heidi chose Pitch as her next career step. Post pandemic we weren’t exactly standing tall with a team of 50 behind us. We were small but, in my opinion mighty and I’m glad she saw the potential Pitch has. Now as an official member of the board I am incredibly excited at what the future holds for Heidi and I. As Rob takes a step back from the day-to-day, Pitch enters a new chapter of its journey: a 100% female leadership team, a new focus and a team who are equally as engaged and committed as we are. As our new leadership takes its form, I’m motivated and nervous all at the same time. We will face new challenges, practice new skills, deal with issues we’ve not dealt with before and hopefully experience new highs we’ve not yet had the chance to reach. I’m realistic that our journey together wont all be sunshine and rainbows. There will be tough moments and even tougher decisions to be made but when the going does get tough I know for sure Heidi will have my back, and I’ll be right there to have hers. Heidi – Thank you for the dedication and commitment you invest into Pitch and for the love, heart and soul you put in daily. We have ambitious plans for this little recruitment agency and with Heidi on the board with the green team there’s no stopping us!
Pitch appoints Heidi to the board
I signed my contract as a Director and shareholder of Pitch way back when in 2016, a fresh faced 29 year old I didn’t have a clue what I was getting myself into….for all I knew my shareholders agreement gave Rob access to my house, bank accounts and hopefully made him take responsibility for my credit card debt. Fast forward 7 years and include events such as an office closure, exit of a valued director, world pandemic, senior hires, senior fires, staff changes, economical highs and lows, plus an eventual maternity leave it’s fair to say I have experienced a lot in what I’d consider a short period of time. I’m not sure I was ever qualified for the role of a Pitch Director, let alone shareholder. I gained my stripes via commitment to the business, blood sweat and tears of the recruitment and a love of the team and what we do. In comparison, our new Pitch Shareholder, Heidi Moreby is quite the opposite… Heidi joined us in Jan 2021 – she was (and still is) polished, professional, experienced, capable, committed, organised, invested in her career and well networked. She was everything we’d been searching for and a whole lot more. Did I develop imposter syndrome when she walked through the door? 100%. Heidi made a grand entrance and without even realising it she pushed me beyond my boundaries. Heidi’s appointment made me better at my role, shifted my focus, encouraged my development and made my fire to succeed burn even brighter. I did try to compete with recruitment sales, but once she started there was no stopping her, she was quite simply much better than me. Heidi’s ability to drive sales and push activity created a new path for me. Allowing me to sharpen my skill set and focus my energy in a new direction. 2.5 years in and Heidi joins Rob and I as shareholder of Pitch. I feel incredibly lucky that Heidi chose Pitch as her next career step. Post pandemic we weren’t exactly standing tall with a team of 50 behind us. We were small but, in my opinion mighty and I’m glad she saw the potential Pitch has. Now as an official member of the board I am incredibly excited at what the future holds for Heidi and I. As Rob takes a step back from the day-to-day, Pitch enters a new chapter of its journey: a 100% female leadership team, a new focus and a team who are equally as engaged and committed as we are. As our new leadership takes its form, I’m motivated and nervous all at the same time. We will face new challenges, practice new skills, deal with issues we’ve not dealt with before and hopefully experience new highs we’ve not yet had the chance to reach. I’m realistic that our journey together wont all be sunshine and rainbows. There will be tough moments and even tougher decisions to be made but when the going does get tough I know for sure Heidi will have my back, and I’ll be right there to have hers. Heidi – Thank you for the dedication and commitment you invest into Pitch and for the love, heart and soul you put in daily. We have ambitious plans for this little recruitment agency and with Heidi on the board with the green team there’s no stopping us!
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