Careers at Notch

Based in our Manchester (UK) office, your primary purpose will be to write and edit content for our clients’ projects, ranging from scientific feature articles to blogs, websites, press releases, brochures, advertisements, presentations and social media posts.

We work with clients across the life sciences, from laboratory equipment and reagents providers to biotech, clinical trials companies, and fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals manufacturers. You will work with our teams to develop high-quality materials for our client accounts, liaise with trade press editors, work on PR campaigns, distribute press releases and attend industry events. You will uphold the Notch values and commitment to our clients in everything you do.

Training will be provided on the job and, depending on your competencies, there may be further scope to develop skills in client account management, marketing strategy and/or campaign management.

You need to have a degree in biology or a biology-related subject. You should have excellent communication skills, including a high standard of written English and strict attention to detail. You should also be passionate about communicating scientific discoveries and technologies to diverse audiences.

You must be comfortable with researching and understanding academic science papers and have experience using social media and other web-based communications channels. This role requires the ability to learn quickly about diverse scientific areas covering a broad spectrum of the life sciences and likely extending beyond your existing specialist knowledge.

As a member of a small and busy team, you should also be willing to help out on other tasks as required, and be comfortable working on several projects simultaneously. You should also have great initiative, self-motivation and organisational skills.

A post-graduate degree in science communication is desired but not essential. Any experience in marketing, branding, PR or medical communications would be an advantage.
Experience in providing content and strategic advice in a client-facing role.
Competency in other European languages would be beneficial.

Benefits:
• 23 days of holidays plus bank holidays
• Healthcare package
• Central Manchester office located in the stylish NEO building – a socially, digitally and physically connected space created for close collaborations and offering many free community events on-site for the creative industry and to facilitate personal growth
• Summer and Christmas parties!
• Access to reduced rate on-site gym and wellness centre

Please note, we are currently working remotely due to COVID-19.

• Researching, editing and developing a range of deliverables including press releases, web content, infographics, podcasts and articles
• Editing and writing other campaign materials as required
• Researching and learning about clients’ and their competitors’ technologies, products and services
• Working with agency colleagues to brainstorm and plan campaign ideas
• Inputting to Notch and clients’ social media strategies
• Collating media coverage for PR accounts and reporting back to clients

Please submit your application (consisting of a CV and covering letter) to
careers@notchcommunications.co.uk

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated Account Manager (AM) or Account Executive (AE) to join our rapidly growing B2B marketing and communications agency located in the heart of Manchester. Having recently won a number of new clients, we need a talented AM or AE to come and support our dynamic team of highly skilled marketers and science communicators.

As part of the Client Service team, you would be working on one of the agencies key clients, liaising closely to plan and deliver their marketing campaigns, answer their everyday communication needs and build a trusting relationship with them. You will work alongside the account team, strategists, creatives and content writers to offer fresh and inspiring ideas and ensure the team always deliver projects on time and to budget. This role will suit an ambitious candidate wanting to help drive significant campaigns for companies at the forefront of scientific innovations in the UK and globally.

• A biosciences degree
• Fast learning abilities, strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic about marketing communications and highly adaptive, being able to learn about new marketing trends and science and technology industries - often at short notice
• Highly organised and comfortable with running multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable reviewing and editing scientific content, analysing data and reporting

• Knowledge of cell biology would be an advantage
• Experience in or knowledge of website user experience optimisation
• Digital marketing and social media knowledge or experience
• Analysis and reporting expertise

• Healthcare package
• Central Manchester office located in the NEO building – a socially, digitally and physically connected space created for close collaborations and offering many free community events on-site for the creative industry and to facilitate personal growth
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Access to reduced rate on-site gym and wellness centre

• Supporting the Senior Account Manager and Account Director where required on your assigned account
• Liaising on a daily basis with content writers, creatives and strategists. Writing briefs, reviewing work and communicating with clients – adding value at every step in the process
• Assisting in client meetings, including meeting preparation and follow-up. Assisting with cost proposals and project estimates
• Monitoring campaign progress and creating regular reports for clients to demonstrate ROI
• Immersing yourself in your client’s company, industry and competitors to truly understand their needs and create brilliance
• Updating client presentations to brand guidelines
• Marketing automation planning
• Internal and external project management to fulfil and exceed client expectations
• You may also be asked from time to time to work on other clients and new business proposals

For more information about this opportunity, or to submit your application (consisting of a CV and covering letter), please contact:
Emily Wells, Notch Communications. Job reference: 1251. Email: careers@notchcommunications.co.uk

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated Senior Account Manager (SAM) to join our rapidly growing business-to-business (B2B) marketing and communications agency located in the heart of Manchester.

As part of the Client Service team, you will lead a series of projects on one of the agency's key clients. This is an exciting role where you will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong client relationship and coordinating the delivery of brilliance that exceeds our client’s expectations.
This role will suit an ambitious candidate wanting to help drive significant campaigns for companies at the forefront of scientific innovations in the UK and globally.

• At least 2 year's experience in a B2B agency or B2B marketing role.
• Strong project and financial management experience.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability and confidence to work collaboratively with clients and develop and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Enthusiastic about marketing communications and highly adaptive, being able to learn about new marketing trends and science and technology industries - often at short notice.
• Highly organised and comfortable with leading multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable reviewing and editing scientific content, analysing data and reporting.

• A degree in marketing or life sciences.
• Marketing or communications experience within life sciences.
• Editorial and media planning experience.
• Experience in or knowledge of website user experience optimisation.
• Digital marketing and social media knowledge or experience.
• Analysis and reporting expertise.

Benefits:
• Healthcare package
• Central Manchester office located in the NEO building – a socially, digitally and physically connected space created for close collaborations and offering many free community events on-site for the creative industry and to facilitate personal growth
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Access to reduced rate on-site gym and wellness centre

• Lead client contact on of a range of projects and the strategic overview of the account.
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships.
• Coordinate the team effectively and delegate tasks appropriately, to encourage autonomy and project ownership.
• Review project material, ensuring alignment with the overall client strategy and quality standards.
• Anticipate and manage project challenges.
• Ensure the team regularly update project status reports.
• Motivate and mentor the team, ensuring quality of work reaches the highest standard.
• Responsible for all financial aspects e.g. budget development, invoicing and forecasting.
• Proactive to developments within your client’s company, industry and competitors.
• Liaise with media contacts, identifying new opportunities for clients and delivery.
• New business proposals.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to Emily Wells (job reference: 1252); careers@notchcommunications.co.uk