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Market-leading eCommerce business Customer and Service-first approach 3-month initial day rate assignment/option to go permanent at circa £50K What you'll be doing As the Contract Project Manager for this Financial Service client, you will be spending 50% of your time managing and coordinating continuous software development across existing applications, and the other 50% managing the implementation of a white-collared eCommerce site. The nature of the development work is split 70/30 in favour of Front-end opposed to Back-end so most of your software/digital delivery experience should be aligned like this. What experience you'll need You will have proven software delivery/coordination experience working alongside or within Software development teams. You will have a passion for wanting to make positive change and be able to deal with issues head-on and efficiently. The Organisation has incredibly high Customer and Employee satisfaction scores, so a Customer /Service-first approach will give you the best chance of being successful here. Other key experiences required are: MS Azzure MS . Net Umbraco CMS Financial Service experience eCommerce project experience What you'll get in return A 3-6 month initial assignment paying up to £360 per day. This is a rare opportunity given there is permanent headcount signed off in October meaning you could go permanent on a total package of circa £50K, or extend elsewhere in the business. What to do next? Please apply now to hear more or feel free to contact me directly on 0117 926 9530 / kevin@adlib-recruitment.co.uk

Iconic British Brand. Rare Senior Opportunity. Exceptional Culture, Environment and Products. Here is an exceptional opportunity to join one of Britain's best known brands as their new Senior Marketing Manager in Malmesbury, Wiltshire.  Working across the flagship range within the UK&I, this is a highly competitive market to operate in and requires an experienced Marketing expert to help execute the core marketing plan. What you'll be doing You will have an exceptional product range to work with, and working with the Head of department you will set plans, continue building the brand and execute the communication strategy.  This is a broad role with lots of project work that includes product development, segmentation, competitor analysis, campaign management, customer marketing and media planning. You will be responsible for implementing the core marketing plan to deliver sales targets, providing monthly performance reviews and suggestions for ongoing optimisation.  There needs to be an innovative media plan that firmly distinguishes the brand from their competitors and re-establishes them as market leaders. There will be a new approach to range segmentation to simplify range trade up, and you will focus on both in-store and online retail executions.  This is not a purely tactical role, you will challenge and optimise the strategic marketing plans and core business activities to benefit the category, and will seek to improve ways of working across owned and earned social channels and PR to increase positive coverage across the range and corporate brand building activities.  What experience you'll need to apply An exceptional proven B2C marketer A background in marketing consumer goods, preferably technological products Strategic thinker who is still willing to roll up their sleeves Experience of driving product strategy on a local scale Ideally some experience of working with a central marketing function Previous experience of managing media agencies and implementing media plans Adaptable and happy working in a fast paced environment Collaborative team player Exceptional communication skills The gravitas to challenge the status quo and deliver innovative solutions What you'll get in return for your talents This is an amazing employer with market leading innovative products that you will be promoting to a UK audience.  There is a competitive salary on offer depending on experience, generous holiday allowances, performance related bonuses, on site sports centre and subsidised cafe and restaurants.  What next Don't expect this role to be around for long, if you're keen to find out more then apply now or contact Chris (01179 269530) for more information. 

Delivery Lead role to work for one of South Wales’ largest employer. Work as part of their largest-ever digital transformation programme for this eCommerce business. Brand new role to the organisation with a competitive salary up to £70k. We’re working with a well-known eCommerce business that are about to embark on a digital transformation programme, therefore they’re seeking an experienced Digital Delivery Manager to lead the delivery department.  What you’ll be doing This is a brand-new role to this large business, reporting into the CTO, you will be responsible for driving the digital roadmap for this digital transformation project including two website integrations, website full re-design and build, data migration and platform implementation.  You will be a project lead and have overall responsibility of all elements from managing agencies partnered with, stakeholder management keeping all relevant teams up to date, scoping out projects, prioritisation, project plans through to an evaluation of the processes used, change management activities ensuring everybody is working as lean and efficiently as possible. What experience you’ll need The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar Delivery Lead/ Senior Project Manager/ Project Director/ Programme Manager role. Experience managing large scale digital transformation projects. Ownership of managing and driving digital delivery roadmap.  Forecasting, resource and financial management.  Knowledge of front and back-end dev languages including MVC, C#, ASP .NET, CSS3 and HTML5. Microsoft Azure platform (deployment, app insights and configuration).  EpiServer development within eCommerce is highly desirable but is not essential.  Agile experience is essential here, you will also know your way around task management tools e.g MS Project, Jira/Confluence, Tableau.   You will have experience of mentoring, managing and leading teams. Track record in managing large complex development projects with multi-functional teams. Due to the location, you’ll need to have access to a car (free parking is available).  What you’ll get in return for your talents You’ll be joining a team of world class digital experts doing some excellent work with a wide reach, all whilst maintaining a fun and social working environment. Salary is in the region of £60K - £70K plus benefits. What’s next? If you’re an experienced Delivery Manager/ Senior Digital Project Manager/ Project Director that fits the above criteria then please send an updated CV through to Fran at ADLIB today.

Create compelling visualisations. Provide insight and increase data-driven strategies. Develop solutions with Data Scientists & Engineers. We have multiple requirements for visualisation specialists for locations across the South of England. Areas of expertise sort include Power BI, Tableau or R (ggplot2/shiny).  What you’ll be doing As a visualisation specialist, you will be required to create compelling dashboards to internal and external customers with your respective visualisation tool(s). You will need to be passionate about visualisations to effectively provide and increase analysis across business units and clients. Client industries include fintech, scale-up technology and consultancy.  What you’ll need to apply Minimum of 2 years’ experience with a modern BI tool End-to-end development & analysis experience preferred Ability to engage and convey insights to stakeholders and clients Experience with R or Python preferred Numerical degree/statistical experience advantageous  Passionate about technology essential What you’ll get in return for your experience A base salary of up to £60k DOE and location, plus bonus and benefits.  What’s next? Please get in touch with Scott with an up-to-date CV today. Don’t hesitate to email/call to discuss the finer details. 

Cutting edge technology consultancy with exciting growth plans. Progressive and adaptable technology exposure, spread across multiple stacks. High-level creative solutions for global organisations and household names. Renowned technology firm in Bristol are looking for a Test Manager (Automation) to lead their outstanding team. Presenting you will the opportunity to take full ownership in developing an innovative team from the ground up. This really is a great chance to get exposure to a number of new, modern and emerging technologies. What skills you’ll need Expert experience of Automation Testing, with either Selenium or Cucumber. Along with proven ability to design & implement test automation frameworks.  Track record of successfully taking the lead, by owning solutions, planning and management of multiple project resources.  Working knowledge of integration, user acceptance, performance, functional & non-functional system testing.  Experience in technical leadership and mentoring, ideally with a proven background in scaling teams effectively and quickly. Demonstratable understanding of test management tool administration (HP ALM, QC etc.). Exposure to the SDLC and understanding of where various testing tools are appropriate to use within the lifecycle.  Commercial awareness to Agile/Scrum environments and working methodologies. ISTQB or similar would be a benefit. Client-facing, consulting or digital agency backgrounds would be ideal. What you’ll be doing Joining a department well positioned for exceptional growth, you will act as a hands-on leader. Taking responsibility and assuming full ownership of the creation & growth of multi disciplined functions. You’ll will take ownership in defining automation test plans, while supporting large and complex client test delivery. Participating in regular sprints, constantly reviewing test processes and practices to keep the team adaptable to change. You will be a mentor, creating the foundation of a supportive and collaborative environment, ensuring continued success across your team. What you’ll get in return for your talents An incredible opportunity to work for a certified ‘Best Employer’, offering a competitive salary with outstanding long term progression, training and development. A formidable benefits package, 25 days hols, bonus, healthy pension and a flexible benefits scheme. This is a fantastic chance to be a integral part of a cutting edge technology team, in offices designed for regular tech meetups, presentations and drive innovation. What’s next? To hear more about this great opportunity, reach out to Rich or send in your CV.

Excellent company to work for. Plenty of opportunities for development and progression. Exciting projects to be part of in 2019 and beyond. A highly successful international consumer brand is on the lookout for an International Brand and Marketing Manager to join their ambitious yet friendly team. This brand has gone from strength to strength over the last 15 years and is now recognised globally. As the International Marketing Manager, you will work as part of a global team to develop campaigns that drive brand awareness and ultimately, an even bigger customer base. You’ll be working multi-channel across social, PR, brand, trade, events, and product launches. Partnerships is also a really important part of this role and so if you’ve had some experience in developing corporate partnerships, that will be a bonus! What you’ll be doing What makes this role so great is that it is incredibly varied and exciting, where no two days will be the same. You’ll have ownership of the social media strategy across international markets, as well as being co-responsible for developing the brand strategy with the Head of Marketing, and you will be the lead on global product launches and in drumming up interest, working closely with the PR Manager. Trade marketing experience would be advantageous as there’s a small part of it in the role. This role will have line management responsibility for 2 execs. What experience you’ll need to apply to the role Significant experience across international markets (ideally US, UK and Australia) Multi-channel marketing experience Team management experience Ability to manage agencies and partners What you’ll get in return for your experience You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as huge opportunities for career progression. What’s next? If you’re interested in the role, please get in touch with Chloe on 01179 269 530.

One of Bristol’s finest creatively led marketing agencies to call home. Work with an exciting portfolio of new clients from tech start-ups to fast growing FMCG brands. Beautiful offices in the heart of Bristol, just a short walk from the train station. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Account Manager to join a thriving creative marketing agency where you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds - a lovely progressive career move and full exposure to a host of new clients who you’ll be supporting with scaled-down accelerated projects, a mix of brand, digital and marketing campaign related programs of work.  What you’ll be doing As Senior Account Manager you’ll take the lead in devising client strategies, working amongst a designated portfolio brand new clients, managing relationships and setting high standards from the offset.  You’ll work closely with a Creative Lead and Strategic Lead, understanding your client’s business, their needs and objectives and contributing to the strategic and creative thinking and output. This role will be fast paced and varied and you will be responsible for: creating briefs, scoping, estimating project costs, planning and translating business goals into deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget.  What experience you’ll need This opportunity calls for an agency experienced Senior Account Manager, Account Director Producer or Integrated Project Manager, whether thats gained in a marketing, creative or brand agency. You will need to have a strong grasp of complex creative services, specifically around brand (strategy, experience and brand led campaigns), marketing and digital. You will be working with SME’s, so having an entrepreneurial personality would be advantageous. A proven and demonstrable background of delivering strategic thinking and delivering multiple projects will be essential. Your communication skills will be impeccable. What you’ll get in return for your talents In return you can expect a salary up to £38k depending on experience and the opportunity to join a fantastic highly creative brand led agency who offer future progression opportunity for the right person and the chance to grow your own team, becoming an instrumental part of this already successful business from day one. What’s next? This agency’s new business has been so successful, they’ve never been so busy so if you’re interested please get in touch with Chloe at ADLIB with your CV today as it’s an urgent one! 

Content Marketing Agency. Play a key role in account management, working with one of the agencies key clients.  Initial 3-month contract, to start ASAP.  We are partnering with this agency in searching for an Account Executive with passion and drive to join a top content agency in Bath. If you’re an Account Executive with some agency experience (ideally on the digital/content side), even if it’s on the internship side, we would love to hear from you!  What you’ll be doing As Account Executive, you’ll be playing a key role within the client services team, working closely with the editorial team to create and deliver projects for your client on time and on budget. You will work to understand the client’s needs and objectives and liaise with them closely and regularly throughout campaigns, including meetings and visits on location.  You’ll manage the administration of the campaign and monitor the stages of the project to ensure that they each run smoothly. You will have a strong attention to detail, willingness to do what is needed to create solutions, deliver exception output and take responsibility for seamless on the ground administration of projects through project management skills.  What experience you’ll need Some agency side experience, whether from a previous AE role or from internships within an agency. Knowledge of digital marketing principles, including content. You’ll have the ability to build relationships with ease and you’ll keep a cool head under pressure. As this is an initial 3 month contract, you’ll be able to commit to the full 3 months with an immediate start.  What you’ll get in return for your talents You can expect a starting of up to £22k depending on experience, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented in the industry. The agency will also provide the skills to plan, design, project manage, execute and refine all of your marketing activity. What’s next? This is an urgent requirement so if you meet the above criteria, get in touch with Chloe at ADLIB today. 

Join a brand design agency with a top tier client base.  Rare opportunity for a senior brand orientated strategist.  Exciting growth plans to be a key part of.  This is an amazing opportunity for an Associate Strategy Director to join an award-winning design agency.  You’ll be leading the strategy for their top tier client base, whilst steering the agency to new heights and next level of growth.  What you’ll be doing  You’ll be joining a brand agency with a pedigree for delivering creative brilliance. You’ll work closely with clients, holding top-table strategic conversations, getting under the skin of their brands and delving deep into clients business, products, brands and objectives.  In turn, you’ll develop and present well-planned brand and creative response and lead successful business pitches across a wide range of sectors.  You’ll be a confident presenter, taking the lead on client strategy and developing ongoing relationships.  You’ll enjoy delivering strategy workshops and conduct small focus groups, as well as helping guide and grow other members of the team.   As Associate Strategy Director, you will also explore and recommend new channels, trends and propositions, working closely with clients and other internal teams, you’ll determine the data, tracking and evaluating requirements whilst also developing new initiatives and add value above and beyond the current scope of work.    What experience you’ll need You’ll have a solid history in developing and delivering brands within an agency environment. Your track record will scream big brands, creative strategy and top notch design.  The gravitas to hold senior level relationships, building trust and buy in from the outset. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey ideas simply.  An understanding of research methodologies, and the ability to set objectives and conduct focus groups.  What you’ll get in return for your talents A salary in line with your experience, generous holiday allowance, a lovely and progressive working environment, and a dream role in the South West! What’s next? Please get in touch with Chloe at ADLIB today for a confidential discussion.  

Start-up business with ambitious growth plans. Modern & progressive technology stack (Java, Kotlin, Python, Golang, JavaScript). Scalable mobile application with 1m+ monthly users.  A progressive FinTech start-up with aggressive growth plans are looking for a front-end leaning Android Engineer to join their team in East London. The business has built an innovative mobile app which offers a range of monetisation solutions to support their various partners to drive revenue, increase engagement and decrease overall churn. Today they operate across 4 continents, have 12 apps in market, c6000 daily users and around 1.8 million monthly users, which only continues to expand.  What skills you’ll need Proven background in full-stack Android Engineering. Full-Stack experience with a passion for high-level front-end and usability. Significant commercial knowledge of Java Android and Kotlin. .  Good understanding of unit testing & test automation.  Awareness of continuous integration/deployment (Jenkins or similar).  Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment with fortnightly sprints & daily stand-ups.  Any contribution to apps in Google Play Store would be beneficial.  Any knowledge of things like Python, Golang, Retrofit, Dagger or RXJava would be useful, but by no means essential. What you’ll be doing  Working alongside 2 other Android Engineers and the Product Manager you will take responsibility for the development & maintenance of several Android applications, primarily focusing on the front-end aspect and looking to improve overall usability standards. Though this role is front-end leaning there will still be a good element of back-end involved, so you will need to offer full-stack expertise in order to hit the ground running. There’s a mixture of Greenfield & on-going projects to get involved in, the main focus being a large-scale migration from Java to Kotlin. It’s expected that you will look after unit testing & automation, as well as getting involved in daily stand-ups and fortnightly sprints. Overall there are three core products, two of which are on the same codebase with the third differing slightly, so there will be a lot of variety and constant exposure to new & emerging tech. What you’ll get in return for your experience On top of a generous salary (£55-75K), this start-up offers 20 days holiday (increasing year-by-year), an annual training budget to upskill your knowledge, a paid gym membership as well as a cycle to work scheme. They offer a flat structure internally with little hierarchy, giving you regular contact with the senior leadership team and constant learning from other Engineers in the business. One of the best things about this role is all changes made to apps are tracked on a weekly basis which allows you to physically view the real-life difference your work is giving back to the World!  What next? This is an exciting opportunity with real scope for progression, so if you're interested, give Joe a call or send in your CV to have a chat!