Careers at Notch

We have an exciting opportunity for an SEM/SEO Specialist to join our rapidly growing B2B marketing and communications agency located in the heart of Manchester. Having recently won several new clients, we are looking for a talented recruit to join our dynamic team of highly skilled marketers and science communicators.

As SEM/SEO Specialist, your role involves driving conversions through PPC campaigns and handling SEO activities (keyword and content strategy) for some of the most innovative science and pharmaceutical companies in the world. You should have a proven track record of shaping and implementing successful SEM/SEO strategies that incorporate PPC, conversion rate optimisation and organic SEO. You’ll also need to be comfortable with hands-on delivery and communicating to various stakeholders on a regular basis.

The successful candidate needs to demonstrate how they have generated strong ROI in the past in line with their clients’ goals. This role will suit an ambitious candidate wanting to drive successful digital campaigns for companies at the forefront of scientific innovations globally.

• Minimum of 2 years’ SEO/SEM experience
• Passion for the field and strong understanding of the digital marketing landscape
• A forward-thinking, analytical approach with the ability to identify new channels and platforms that could benefit our clients
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends and best practices in SEO and SEM
• Highly proficient in Google Ads, Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
• Working knowledge of paid social strategies and best practices, particularly for LinkedIn
• Experience working with conversion lead campaigns and tracking multiple channels using attribution methods such as UTM
• Knowledge of ranking factors and search engine algorithms
• Confident in making data-based recommendations to clients regarding their digital marketing spend
• Ability to create visual report presentations on campaign performance
• Good communications skills that can adapt between start-up to FTSE 100 companies

• HotJar
• UTM tagging
• Native platforms such as Outbrain and Taboola


Benefits:
• 23 days of holidays plus bank holidays
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Birthday celebrations
• Access to reduced rate on-site gym and wellness centre
• Drinks fridge and regular wine o’clocks
• Central Manchester office located in the NEO building, offering free community events on-site for the creative industry and to facilitate personal growth


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

• Creating and optimising Google Ads and Native ad campaigns
• Ownership of client budget against performance
• Creating custom presentations and reports tracked against spend and conversions
• Planning and creating retargeting campaigns
• Devising A/B tests to continually optimise client campaigns
• Reviewing search query reports, heatmaps and user videos to assist in conversion rate optimisation
• Optimising copy and landing pages for search engine marketing
• Performing ongoing keyword discovery, expansion and optimisation
• Researching and implementing SEO recommendations
• Developing and implementing link building strategy
• Working with developers to ensure SEO best practices are properly implemented on our clients’ websites
• Leading client presentations to multiple stakeholders
• Communicating new areas of technology and strategies internally

To submit your application (consisting of a CV and covering letter), please contact:
Noemi Pifko (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
• Digital marketing and social media knowledge or experience
• Analysis and reporting expertise


Benefits:
• 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

Principal tasks:
• 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
• Monitoring campaign progress and creating regular reports for clients to demonstrate ROI
• Regular industry and competitor research
• Immersing yourself in your client’s company, industry and competitors to truly understand their needs and create brilliance
• Assisting with cost proposals and project estimates
• 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:

Lauren Martin Notch Communications
Job reference: 3434
Email: careers@notchcommunications.co.uk

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Creative Marketing Manager to join our rapidly growing B2B marketing and communications agency located in the heart of Manchester. Having recently won several new clients, we are looking for a talented recruit to join our dynamic team of highly skilled marketers and science communicators.

You will work with various teams to create and implement excellent brand and marketing strategies for some of the most innovative science and pharmaceutical companies in the world. As Creative Marketing Manager, you will be heavily involved in planning, implementing and monitoring a variety of digital tactics for our clients (including but not limited to SEO, PPC, social media and email marketing). Your role will also include transforming our marketing ideas into stunning presentations on a regular basis. You need to be equally comfortable with following existing design templates and creating fresh and inspiring new layouts on your own.

This role will suit an ambitious candidate with excellent creative marketing skills, strong interest in digital marketing and a remarkable eye for design.

• At least 2 years’ experience in branding and marketing (B2C and/or B2B)
• Ability to introduce creative marketing ideas with a strong digital focus
• Experience in using Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Keynote
• 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
• Great multi-tasker, comfortable with running multiple projects simultaneously across different teams
• Results and insights driven

• SEO, PPC, social media marketing and website expertise will be an advantage
• Highly proficient in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Benefits:

• 23 days of holidays plus bank holidays
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Birthday celebrations
• Access to reduced rate on-site gym and wellness centre
• Drinks fridge and regular wine o’clocks
• Central Manchester office located in the NEO building, offering free community events on-site for the creative industry and to facilitate personal growth

• Writing creative briefs and liaising on a daily basis with different teams (including account management, creative and digital teams) to devise client strategies and deliver high-quality client projects, on time
• Brand development and asset creation for clients and the agency
• Tactical planning and strategy (including websites, SEO, PPC, social media, paid media, collateral etc.)
• Designing new visual assets based on existing brand creatives and templates (social media images, banners, emails, etc)
• Creating highly aesthetic, well-structured Keynote documents
• Presenting creative concepts and new campaign ideas to clients
• Strategic planning and working with agency colleagues to devise branding and advertising initiatives to meet client requirements
• KPI setting, monitoring, reporting and analysis


To submit your application (consisting of a CV and covering letter), please contact:

Noemi Pifko
Email: careers@notchcommunications.co.uk

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated Account Executive 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 Account Executive to come and support our dynamic team of highly skilled marketers and science communicators.

As part of the Client Service team, you will assist with various clients around the world, 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 chemistry or biochemistry 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
• Great multi-tasker, comfortable with running multiple projects simultaneously

• Digital marketing and social media experience
• Analysis and reporting expertise
• Knowledge across applied sciences and analytical instrumentation methods (including sample preparation stages) would be an advantage)

Benefits:

• 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

Principal tasks:
• Supporting the Account Managers and Senior Account Manager where required on your assigned accounts
• 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
• Monitoring campaign progress and creating regular reports for clients to demonstrate ROI
• Social media research, scheduling and analysis
• Regular industry and competitor research
• Immersing yourself in your client’s company, industry and competitors to truly understand their needs and deliver brilliance
• Assisting with cost proposals and project estimates
• 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 email Lauren Martin: careers@notchcommunications.co.uk

Job reference: 2102