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<article class="clearfix"><h1>Introducing the <span style="color: #de1583;">We Are Adam</span> <span style="color: #01a6bc;">Hiring Trends Report</span> for 2024.</h1><p>A year has passed since our last report, and this time we're going all out. In addition to our usual salary insights, we've surveyed our network of senior leaders to give you both sides of the coin. Alongside our usual employee satisfaction data now sits information shared by our hiring managers. Featuring brand new sections on topics such as remuneration and culture, this report is an essential read for all those making strategic people decisions in 2024.</p><p>Here's a snapshot of the current landscape:</p><ul><li><strong><span style="color: #de1583;">51%</span> express dissatisfaction with their basic salary.</strong></li><li><strong><span style="color: #01a6bc;">52%</span> are actively seeking new roles, with an additional 26% considering fresh opportunities.</strong></li><li><strong><span style="color: #de1583;">26%</span> are actively pursuing a new challenge, marking it as the primary motivator for job changes in 2024.</strong></li><li><strong><span style="color: #01a6bc;">59%</span> expect to hire in 2024.</strong></li></ul><p>Inside this report, you'll discover:</p><ul><li><strong>Key trends and data, unveiling the reasons behind job transitions, the desired pay increases, and the average notice periods.</strong></li><li><strong>Hiring trends as forecast by our network of senior leaders, with a peek in to which departments are ear-marked for investment or, perhaps more crucially, are anticipating cuts.</strong></li><li><strong>Insights into C-suite and Executive levels, offering a glimpse into market movements and the salaries required to attract top-tier leaders.</strong></li><li><strong>An expanded breakdown of salaries within our core specialisms: HR, Commercial, Digital, Marketing, and Agency.</strong></li></ul><p>Whether you're formulating your hiring strategy for 2024 or aiming to negotiate a salary increase, we trust that the insights in this report will prove valuable. It's essential to note that these figures represent national averages, and salary discussions are nuanced, influenced by factors like location, industry, experience, and business size, among others.</p><p>While this report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the broader market, we recognise the need for tailored insights. If you require a more detailed review of your specific circumstances, reach out to our team at 0161 359 3789 or drop us a note at hello@weareadam.com. We're here to assist with everything from assessing your current career trajectory to providing a comprehensive, data-backed analysis of your people and hiring function.</p></article>

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<p>When we launched&nbsp;Part&nbsp;I, we were naively optimistic that Part II would look at how we've begun to return to 'normal', and explore the changes businesses have made. How wrong were we?!</p><p align="left"><br />The reality is that the UK is facing the potential of another national lockdown. Cases and hospitalisations appear to be rising, and news has broken that immunity to COVID-19 doesn't last very long. The economy is stumbling, and government attempts to boost it seem to be falling short at present. Reports of an increase in mental illness have come at a time when dark nights are rolling in, looming heavy over us all. So how we can counter it? What lessons have been learned so far in 2020 that we can use to combat these tricky times?</p><p align="left">​</p><p align="left">In Part II, we are joined once again by our partners&nbsp;<a href="https://www.my2be.com/" target="_blank" data-od-marked="true" rel="noopener">my2be</a>&nbsp;as we round up friends from the Manchester community and experts from around the world to discover what they believe will be The Future of Work.</p><p align="left"><br />You'll find:</p><ul><li><p>Advice on supporting staff who have returned from furlough</p></li><li><p>Latest trends on office space and remote working</p></li><li><p>Guidance on separating work from home and keeping a good balance</p></li><li><p>The power of Mentoring</p></li><li><p>Insights on remote management and how technology can propel your business</p></li><li><p>How the UK stacks up against other countries from around the globe</p></li></ul><p align="start">​</p><p align="start">PLUS</p><p align="start">We take a look into the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in the UK, including its' influence on the gender pay gap and the BAME community.</p><p align="start">If you've read this far, what are you waiting for? Hit download to instantly receive your free copy.</p><p align="start">​</p><p>If you experience any trouble with your download, please try using another browser. Due to Microsoft retiring IE11, we are unable to fix a known issue with this browser. Please contact us via hello@weareadam.com if you are still unable to access your copy for further help.</p><p>​​</p><img src="/static/imglib/podcasts/Future_of_Work_II_Cover2340551.jpeg" height="725" width="514" alt="the Future of Work" data-src="/rails/active_storage/blobs/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBMFM3Q1E9PSIsImV4cCI6bnVsbCwicHVyIjoiYmxvYl9pZCJ9fQ==--b9ade649feb586d6379a6409c462e0de725418ee/Future%20of%20Work%20II%20Cover2340551.jpeg" />

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<h3><span style="color: #de1583;">YouTube Series: The Future of Work</span></h3><p align="left">Back in June 2020, we released our first Future of Work report. When the pandemic arrived on our doorstep many businesses had to find a new way to work ... and fast. We are now over 6 months into our new world and it is becoming abundantly clear that we will never return to the way things were before.</p><p align="left">Join us as we collaborate with experts from across the UK (via Zoom of course), exploring the options available to us, both as individuals and as organisations. We'll be discussing everything from the financial, environmental and mental wellbeing impacts, to how a business threatened with closure could pivot in order to survive.</p><p align="left"><span style="color: #01a6bc;">Brought to you by We Are Adam and my2be.</span></p><p align="left"><br /><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>DOWNLOAD NOW :</strong></span><a href="/cm/blogs/adam-asks-podcasts/the-future-of-work-2020" target="_blank" data-od-marked="true" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #de1583;">The Future of Work Part I</span></a><span style="color: #000000;">|</span><a href="/cm/blogs/adam-asks-podcasts/the-future-of-work-2020-part-ii" target="_blank" data-od-marked="true" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #de1583;">The Future of Work Part II</span></a></p>

You’ve graduated from university and are looking for your first job in your chosen field. It’s an exciting time, but one that can leave you feeling deflated if it doesn’t go to plan.

<article class="clearfix"><img style="float: left; margin-right: 30px;" src="/static/imglib/insights/advice_grad.png" height="128" width="128" alt="" /><p><span style="color: #000000;">You&rsquo;ve graduated from university and are looking for your first job in your chosen field. It&rsquo;s an exciting time, but one that can leave you feeling deflated if it doesn&rsquo;t go to plan. </span>Only a small percentage of graduates manage to secure an industry job in their first year. That&rsquo;s why obtaining your first position takes the three P&rsquo;s; Preparedness, Perseverance and Positivity.</p><p>By now you probably have an idea of where you want your career to go, and maybe even know what the first steps are. If not, don&rsquo;t worry! A quick Google usually helps to map out a career path. The important thing to understand at this stage is that where you start is never where you end up. By looking at roles that are similar to your dream job, you&rsquo;ll open yourself up to great opportunities and a wider range of experience.</p><h2 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #de1583;"><strong>Getting Started</strong></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal">First up, grab a notepad. You&rsquo;re going to start by making a list of companies you would LOVE to work for. When you&rsquo;ve got a good-sized list, think about why you are attracted to each of these companies. What are the common traits? This will help you define what really matters to you when deciding whether or not to join a business, and will stand you in good stead throughout the process.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a>Next, you should make a list of companies you really DON&rsquo;T want to work for. Is there a common thread here, such as reputation or industry? Just like the companies you&rsquo;re dreaming of, it&rsquo;s important to understand what you don&rsquo;t want from an employer. It&rsquo;s temping at this early stage to take any job you can get, but you&rsquo;ll soon find yourself back on the job market if it&rsquo;s in an environment that you hate.</a></p><p class="MsoNormal">The last bit of prep before you start looking for graduate opportunities is to refine what you are looking for to kick start your career. Is it experience in a specific role? Are you looking for something generalist where you can learn a lot of new skills? Does a supportive environment appeal to you? Perhaps somewhere that offers ongoing training and development. Or you may fancy getting stuck in to a fast paced, dog-eat-dog culture because you thrive on the competition. It&rsquo;s vital that you recognise your emotional and developmental needs before you start your search to keep your focus in the right direction.</p><h2 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #01a6bc;"><strong>Crafting your CV </strong></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal">We have LOADS of advice when it comes to writing your CV. And we&rsquo;re willing to bet that you&rsquo;ve had multiple chats with careers folks and teachers about it too. But what the academics tell you, and what people like us are looking for don&rsquo;t always line up.</p><p class="MsoNormal">If you&rsquo;re starting from scratch, you can grab our CV template below. It has plenty of prompts to help you get started. We&rsquo;ve also written a pretty great blog (if we do say so ourselves) about the &lsquo;perfect&rsquo; CV. Spoiler alert, the &lsquo;perfect&rsquo; CV doesn&rsquo;t exist, so don&rsquo;t put pressure on yourself.<br /><br /><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="/static/download_files/CV_Template.docx" class="download-btn cv_template">I WANT HELP WITH MY CV</a><br /><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The focus of your CV should be on selling yourself, not your degree. Why would they choose you over the 100 other grad CVs they&rsquo;ve received? Be confident, but not arrogant. No one likes a smart ass. If your CV looks light on experience, focus on skills and achievements instead. You can make the most of hobbies on your CV too, as they demonstrate transferrable skills. Tiktok famous? That shows you are social media savvy. Play sports? Obviously, you are a good team player. Love to paint? You must have a creative side.</p><p class="MsoNormal">If it&rsquo;s relevant, why not create a portfolio? This can be as a PDF, printed or even a website. Portfolios provide a great way to show your skills and creativity, and if it is hosted online, you can link to it from your CV.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The biggest tip we can give you with CV writing is to always tweak it for each role you apply for. Look for key words in the job advert and make sure you cover those somewhere in your CV. The hiring manager will skim through hundreds of CVs every week, so you need to make sure yours stands out.</p><p class="MsoNormal">And finally, the controversial cover letter. You don&rsquo;t always need them. Unless you are expressly asked to send a cover letter, we suggest that you focus on your CV and, if you are submitting it by email, to include an overview about why you want to work for their business within the email body. This needs to be bespoke to each role and company so go back to your lists. What qualities, opportunities or cultural values are they offering that appeal to you?</p><h2 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #de1583;"><strong>Applying for Jobs</strong></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Rule number one: don&rsquo;t &lsquo;spray and pray&rsquo; by sending out a ton of vaguely relevant applications. Keep your job search focused and organised. Run all opportunities you spot through your list of requirements. Do they fit the bill? Then go for it.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Keep track of what you&rsquo;ve sent where, and who you&rsquo;ve heard back from. It&rsquo;s VERY easy to lose track! You don&rsquo;t want to send your CV to the same business three different times, because, quite simply, it looks bad.</p><p class="MsoNormal">To get started, we always recommend going to your list of dream companies. Most companies don&rsquo;t advertise their graduate opportunities because of the sheer volume of enquiries. So it&rsquo;s time for a bit of social sleuthing. Are any of them hiring? Sometimes you can find grad roles on their &lsquo;Work For Us&rsquo; page. If not, can you find any hiring manger information to contact them personally? Look for Heads of departments you&rsquo;d like to work in, or an Internal Recruiter or Talent Acquisition person. If you can grab their email address, drop your CV into their inbox. What do you have to lose?</p><p class="MsoNormal">As well as looking for grad roles on the usual job websites, get a good relationship with a grad-specialist recruiter. Most businesses don&rsquo;t pay recruiters so you&rsquo;ll need to do your own work too, but having a recruiter on your side can also open up more opportunities that aren&rsquo;t being advertised. Stick to one recruiter so you don&rsquo;t get your applications mixed up.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Don&rsquo;t pass up volunteer work or internships. Even if it&rsquo;s only for a few weeks until you secure your first job, these can be a great addition to your CV and provide tangible examples of real-life experience.</p><h2 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #01a6bc;"><strong>Going the extra mile</strong></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal">Applying for jobs isn&rsquo;t the only way to kick start your career. There&rsquo;s so much more you can be doing to secure your first opportunity.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Join Facebook and LinkedIn groups, jump into Twitter Spaces and get stuck into Reddit communities. Go wherever the people in your desired industry are and get involved in conversations. There tends to be a lot of info sharing, and some businesses will post Grad opportunities to these places directly. Plus, social media accounts are ideal for demonstrating your expertise and passion, and show off your great work so far by building your personal brand.</p><p class="MsoNormal">But not all networking happens online. There are plenty of events across the UK that are industry-specific and free to attend. People who go to networking events love helping each other out, so start building your community early to get access to the best opportunities throughout your career. You could also look at joining an industry body, giving you access to personal development and online learning modules, networking events and even accreditations to boost your CV. Networking is a great way to find out about mentorships too. A good mentor can significantly boost your career progression; whether through advice and guidance, or sharing vacancies and introducing you to their peers who might be hiring.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Finally, don&rsquo;t neglect the relationships you have already built. Maintain a good ongoing relationship with one or two of your uni lecturers, as they can be invaluable not only for references, but industry insights, and they usually have a lot of connections too. You might even find that other people on your course are able to put you in touch with the right people to kick start your career.</p><h2 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #de1583;"><strong>The best advice we can give?</strong></span></h2><h5 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #01a6bc;">Keep all your options open, never burn bridges and stick at it.</span></h5><p>​</p><h4 class="MsoNormal"><strong>MORE USEFUL RESOURCES</strong></h4><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #000000;">8 Top Tips to Nail Your Next Interview</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000;">How to fail a video interview</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000;">What Recruiters wish you knew </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000;">What they DON'T tell you about interviews</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #000000;">How to improve your chances of getting an interview</span></p></li></ul><p>​</p></article>

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<h2 data-sourcepos="3:1-3:26"><strong><span style="color: #de1583;">Proof is in the Placement</span><br /><span style="color: #01a6bc;">Strategic Chief People Officer Search</span></strong></h2><p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:299">Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing tech company, sought a seasoned Chief People Officer to drive their people strategy. We collaborated closely with the client to understand their unique culture, ambitious growth plans, and the specific skillset and personality traits required for the role.</p><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:251">We embarked on a comprehensive search, leveraging our extensive network and proactive outreach. We identified 54 highly qualified candidates within our immediate network and an additional 22 through targeted recommendations and social media campaigns.</p><p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:265">Each candidate was carefully screened and interviewed, using a structured approach to assess their skills, experience, and cultural fit. We presented a shortlist of exceptional candidates, providing detailed insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and potential.</p><p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:221">Our client was impressed with the quality of candidates and our consultative approach. The successful candidate has already made a significant impact on the organisation, contributing to its continued growth and success.</p>

<h2 style="font-weight: 600; color: #de1583;">Proof is in the Placement</h2><h2 data-sourcepos="1:1-1:48"><span style="color: #01a6bc;"><strong>Building a High-Performing Marketing Team</strong></span></h2><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:205">Our client, a global B2B Manufacturing company, sought to bolster their marketing team with top-tier talent. We partnered closely with them to understand their unique culture, values, and strategic goals.</p><p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:277">Over a 12-month period, we partnered closely with the hiring manager to build a high-performing marketing team. By leveraging our targeted recruitment strategies and industry insights, we successfully identified and presented a pool of highly qualified candidates across various marketing disciplines.</p><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:201">Our dedicated team worked tirelessly to ensure a seamless and efficient hiring process. We meticulously screened candidates, conducted in-depth interviews, and provided valuable insights to the client.</p><p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:253">The result? A high-performing marketing team that has significantly contributed to the company's growth and success. Our client praised our commitment to quality, efficiency, and personalised service, emphasising the positive impact of our partnership.</p>

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<h2><span style="color: #de1583;">The Proof is in The Placement</span></h2><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:221">Our client, a leading utilities management solutions company, faced a challenge in recruiting a high-caliber Sales Director. Despite their efforts and those of another agency, they were unable to find the right candidate.</p><p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:373">We were tasked with identifying a candidate who could not only meet their immediate needs but also drive long-term growth. Recognising the competitive market for top-tier sales talent, we proposed a more aggressive compensation package. Through our extensive network and targeted search, we successfully identified a highly skilled and experienced sales professional.</p><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:266">The candidate was initially hesitant to consider the role due to the lower-than-market salary. However, we were able to position the opportunity as a strategic career move, highlighting the company's growth potential and the opportunity to build a high-performing sales team.</p><p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:337">After careful negotiation, we secured a salary package that was &pound;15,000 above the original budget, while also persuading the candidate to accept a &pound;20,000 pay cut. Since joining the company, the candidate has made a significant impact, successfully recruiting 20 new sales team members and positioning himself for a potential equity stake in the business.</p>

From Bid Managers to Business Development Directors, Marketing Directors to Heads of Sales, we specialise in sourcing exceptional professionals for a wide range of business services roles within law firms, financial services, property firms, and other professional services organisations.

<h2 data-sourcepos="1:1-1:215"><span style="color: #de1583;">Proof is in The Placement</span><br /><br />Our client, a prestigious legal services firm, had struggled to fill a critical Senior Business Development role. They initially engaged in more traditional recruitment methods such as direct advertising and engaged multiple contingent agencies to no avail.</h2><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:338">Recognising the need for a more strategic approach, we conducted a comprehensive market mapping exercise to identify top-tier talent w<span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">ith pre-requisite sector expertise and specialist BD skills</span>. Our team leveraged their deep industry knowledge and extensive network to target individuals who possessed the specific skills, experience, and cultural fit required for the role.</p><p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:256">By swiftly engaging with these candidates and conducting rigorous interviews, we were able to present a shortlist of exceptional individuals within a matter of weeks. The client was impressed with the speed, efficiency, and high caliber of the candidates.</p><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:135">Ultimately, the client successfully appointed a highly qualified individual who has already made a significant impact on the business.&nbsp; Feedback from the client highlighted the high calibre of individuals they saw during the process, and the speed in which we were able to fulfil the assignment.</p>

<h2><span style="color: #de1583;">Proof is in the Placement<br /><span style="color: #01a6bc;">Finding BIMA a New Managing Director<br /><br /></span></span></h2><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:243">When BIMA's long-standing Managing Director, Bridget Beale, announced her departure, a swift and effective leadership transition was essential. To ensure business continuity, BIMA turned to We Are Adam to identify and attract top-tier talent.</p><p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:283">We worked closely with BIMA to understand their specific needs and the unique qualities required for the role. By leveraging our extensive network and industry expertise, we identified a pool of exceptional candidates who possessed the necessary skills, experience, and cultural fit.</p><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:242">Through a rigorous selection process, we shortlisted ten high-quality candidates who were interviewed by BIMA's board members. Our consultative approach ensured that each candidate was well-prepared and understood the intricacies of the role.</p><p data-sourcepos="9:1-9:174">Ultimately, Holly Hall emerged as the ideal candidate. Her strong leadership skills, industry knowledge, and passion for the digital sector made her the perfect fit for BIMA.</p><p data-sourcepos="11:1-12:245"><strong>As stated by Bridget Beale:</strong> <em>"Working with Adam was a seamless experience. Leon's deep understanding of the industry and his commitment to finding the right candidate were invaluable. He treated the process with care and dedication, ensuring a smooth transition for BIMA."</em></p><p data-sourcepos="14:1-15:160"><strong>Keith Hunt, a Central Council Member at BIMA, added:</strong> <em>"The quality of the candidates presented by Adam was truly impressive. Holly was the standout choice, and we're confident she will lead BIMA to new heights."</em></p><h2><span style="color: #de1583;"><span style="color: #01a6bc;">&nbsp;</span></span></h2>

Our Contract team work on the front line of this ever-expanding space. We help our clients build a talented and flexible workforce across all our key sectors: HR, Digital, Tech, Marketing, and Executive, finding the right people to deliver their objectives.

We’re here to shape and execute your talent strategy. While we excel in executive search, we know that true organisational strength often lies in those less glamorous but equally crucial roles.

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We Are Adam have sector expertise in HR, Digital &amp; Tech, Marketing &amp; PR, Executive headhunting, and Temporary and Contract recruitment.

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Perhaps you have established a need for a niche skill set, or something that is tricky to hire? Our targeted search and selection service could be the perfect fit. Our consultants are proven to fulfil the toughest of briefs where others have failed.

<h3>​</h3><h3><span style="color: #01a6bc;">Ways we can </span><span style="color: #de1583;"><strong>FIX</strong></span><span style="color: #01a6bc;"><strong> your problem.</strong></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal">Perhaps you have established a need for a niche skill set, or something that is tricky to hire? Our targeted search and selection service could be the perfect fit. Our consultants are proven to fulfil the toughest of briefs where others have failed.</p><p>​</p><ul><li><p>Unearth niche skill sets</p></li><li><p>Locate scarce candidates</p></li><li><p>Find someone quickly when you've been left in the lurch</p></li><li><p>Fill a gap in your team when someone doesn't start or you've mis-hired.</p></li><li><p>Take on tricky location challenges</p></li><li><p>Support in your transition to a hybrid, remote or non-remote structure</p></li><li><p>Offer flexible solutions on a fixed term or day rate basis</p></li><li><p>Provide cover for long term absences such as parental leave</p></li><li><p>Increase team capacity to accommodate new business wins</p></li></ul><p>​</p><h3 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #01a6bc;"><strong>What You Can Expect from </strong></span><span style="color: #de1583;"><strong>We Are Adam.</strong></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal">Whether you are adapting to a new working model, struggling to hire in your location or having to react quickly to ever-changing resource needs, our <strong>FIX</strong> model can work for you. Advertising your role across relevant job boards and social platforms is just a tiny element of the way we approach recruitment. After all, you could easily go through that process yourself.</p><p class="MsoNormal">It&rsquo;s common knowledge that the best people are currently in a role they are enjoy. It&rsquo;s our job to tap into the plethora of passive talent. We are continually building relationships with candidates, meaning when an opportunity like yours pops up, we already have a long list in mind.</p><p class="MsoNormal">That doesn&rsquo;t mean we fire out a &lsquo;new job&rsquo; alert email and wait for people to come to us. Our consultants extensively map out the market to provide live data on how many qualified candidates are out there, what they're currently earning and how warm they are to new opportunities. We&rsquo;re catching up over a coffee to share your story. We&rsquo;re discovering their career goals and seeing who matches up. We&rsquo;re comparing values and aspirations to ensure the shortlist you receive consists only of people who will succeed in the role.</p><p>​</p><h3 align="center"><a href="https://we-are-adam.staging.krakatoa.eu-2.volcanic.cloud/contact/manchester" data-od-marked="true"><span style="color: #01a6bc;">Click here to </span><span style="color: #de1583;">FIX </span><span style="color: #01a6bc;">your recruitment challenge</span></a></h3><p align="center"><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/clients-1?" data-od-marked="true"><span style="color: #de1583;">Discover our other services</span></a></p><p align="center">​</p><div align="center" divtype="embed-html"><div class="mediaWrapper"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iZiyJHc-rI0" height="315" width="560"></iframe></div></div>

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<h3>​</h3><h3><span style="color: #de1583;"><strong>TRANSFORMATION </strong></span><span style="color: #01a6bc;"><strong>comes in many guises.</strong></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal">The one commonality with transformation is hiring and attrition. Whether you are impacted by a reluctance to change or need to bolster your team with additional headcount, talent attraction often plays a large part in this process.</p><ul><li><p>Organisational changes</p></li><li><p>Investment</p></li><li><p>Acquisition</p></li><li><p>Redundancies</p></li><li><p>New leadership team</p></li><li><p>Management buy out</p></li><li><p>Rapid industry changes</p></li><li><p>Brand transformation</p></li><li><p>Systems implementation</p></li><li><p>Recruit to amplify success and add exponential value<br />​</p></li></ul><h3 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #01a6bc;"><strong>What You Can Expect from </strong></span><span style="color: #de1583;"><strong>We Are Adam.</strong></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal">We&rsquo;re experts at supporting businesses, large and small, through periods of rapid and significant change. Our experts will meet you (face to face or via video call) to gain an understanding of your transformation project. We like to discuss how the changes will contribute to the wider business plan to get under the skin of your requirements.</p><p class="MsoNormal">You can utilise our benchmarking service to make informed decisions before committing to a recruitment campaign. We can provide market intelligence and plug the knowledge gaps of your internal recruiters. Our <strong>TRANSFORM</strong> service operates in tandem with your existing team, providing additional resource to free up their time.</p><p>​</p><h3 align="center"><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/contact/manchester" data-od-marked="true"><span style="color: #01a6bc;">Click here to </span><span style="color: #de1583;">TRANSFORM</span></a></h3><p align="center"><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/clients-1?" data-od-marked="true"><span style="color: #de1583;">Discover our other services</span></a></p><p align="center">​</p><div align="center" divtype="embed-html"><div class="mediaWrapper"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TEMQQrBhIZQ" height="315" width="560"></iframe></div></div>

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STRENGTHENING your team happens in many ways.

<h3><span style="color: #de1583;">​</span></h3><h3><span style="color: #de1583;"><strong>STRENGTHENING </strong></span><span style="color: #01a6bc;">your team happens in many ways.</span></h3><p class="MsoNormal">Strengthening your team doesn&rsquo;t just mean hiring. You could:</p><p>​</p><ul><li><p>Build an internal team including Recruitment &amp; HR, Leadership and C-suite</p></li><li><p>Utilise our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) service to scale-up your hiring plans without an internal team</p></li><li><p>Move from start up to scale up and recruit for strategic rapid growth</p></li><li><p>React to macro issues such as COVID, Brexit and Recession or market shifts like retail to ecommerce</p></li><li><p>Boost your onboarding process with personality testing to assess team fit and set new employees up for success</p></li><li><p>Appoint We Are Adam to fulfil confidential hiring for sensitive roles</p></li><li><p>Plan your talent pipeline by constructing a pre-emptive talent pool</p></li><li><p>Coach and develop your leaders to improve your recruitment processes</p></li><li><p>Enrich your employee lifecycle by integrating robust Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policies</p></li></ul><h3 class="MsoNormal">​</h3><h3><span style="color: #01a6bc;"><strong>What You Can Expect from </strong></span><span style="color: #de1583;"><strong>We Are Adam.</strong></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal">Our senior head hunters are renowned for their success with C-suite roles. We&rsquo;ve seen first-hand the devastating impact the mis-hire of a Director or Chief Exec can have on an organisation. Unlike other agencies, our Directors work on Executive briefs, recruiting on a peer-to-peer level and giving us an unrivalled understanding of your needs.</p><p>Our extensive process means candidates are rigorously vetted before a shortlist is presented. We do the deepest dive into your industry and related sectors to unearth the very best talent, providing a detailed 'market map' of live data specific to your requirements. We collate valuable insights such as employer brand perception and salary expectations to give unrivalled intelligence into your position in the marketplace.</p><p>As an RPO, our knowledge and reporting is unparalleled. Our data analytics makes demonstrating ROI a breeze. Our marketing team generate eye catching social posts, craft stand-out advertisements and can even produce a bespoke candidate pack to tell your story. We do all the hard work, so you don&rsquo;t have to.</p><p>​</p><h3 align="center"><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/contact/manchester" data-od-marked="true"><span style="color: #01a6bc;">Click here to </span><span style="color: #de1583;">STRENGTHEN </span><span style="color: #01a6bc;">your t</span></a><span style="color: #01a6bc;">eam</span></h3><p align="center"><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/clients-1?" data-od-marked="true"><span style="color: #de1583;">Discover our other servic</span></a><span style="color: #de1583;">es</span></p><p align="center">​</p><div align="center" divtype="embed-html"><div class="mediaWrapper"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pC3sG7VSM4I" height="315" width="560"></iframe></div></div>

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<h3>​</h3><h3 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #01a6bc;"><strong>External </strong></span><span style="color: #de1583;"><strong>ADVICE</strong></span><span style="color: #01a6bc;"><strong> is a powerful tool.</strong></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal">With the right support, you can save time and unnecessary cost, maximise the efficiency of your people and achieve your growth strategy. Too often our clients are sitting on a mountain of excellent data but are unable to utilise it effectively. Our tool is the starting block to maximising that data, creating a bespoke solution backed by the numbers. That means real, tangible ROI from your employee lifecycle. Too good to be true? It most definitely is not.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Armed with the data, our consultants will help refine your <a href="https://www.weareadam.com/blog/2018/07/how-to-develop-your-employer-value-proposition-part-1" data-od-marked="true">EVP</a> to supercharge your talent attraction process and solidify your onboarding. We can offer concrete answers to your attrition and employee engagement questions. Targeted solutions are at the heart of what we do at We Are Adam.</p><p>​</p><h3 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #01a6bc;"><strong>What You Can Expect from </strong></span><span style="color: #de1583;"><strong>We Are Adam.</strong></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal">Over anything from half a day to two full days depending on the size of your business, we will work with you to analyse your existing data. Our custom-built 'Health Check' tool then allows us to benchmark your results against similar businesses to better assess your performance. From there, our team of expert consultants can produce actionable solutions across your entire employee lifecycle covering:</p><ul><li><p>Onboarding</p></li><li><p>Attrition</p></li><li><p>Evaluating true costs and ROI</p></li><li><p>Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion</p></li><li><p>Validating your recruitment strategy</p></li><li><p>Coaching hiring manager best practice</p></li><li><p>Employer brand</p></li><li><p>Talent acquisition</p></li><li><p>Compliance</p></li><li><p>Employee Engagement</p></li><li><p>Process optimisation</p></li><li><p>Hiring for growth</p></li></ul><p>​</p><h3 align="center"><span style="color: #01a6bc;">Click here so we can </span><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/contact/manchester" data-od-marked="true"><span style="color: #de1583;">ADVISE </span><span style="color: #01a6bc;">your </span></a><span style="color: #01a6bc;">business</span></h3><p align="center"><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/clients-1?" data-od-marked="true"><span style="color: #de1583;">Discover our other services</span></a></p><p align="center">​</p><div align="center" divtype="embed-html"><div class="mediaWrapper"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zzlcWtxUzyQ" height="315" width="560"></iframe></div></div>

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<h4 class="MsoNormal" align="center">🌟 <span style="color: #de1583;">Introducing</span> <span style="color: #01a6bc;">Adam Wellness</span><span style="color: #de1583;">: Elevate Your Employee Wellbeing</span> 🌟</h4><h4 style="font-weight: 600;">​</h4><p class="MsoNormal">Are you searching for a more proactive way to nurture your employees' wellbeing? Look no further than Adam Wellness, where we're redefining employee benefits with a touch of magic. In partnership with our very own Rochelle Vyas, an ex-Adam'er, we're excited to present a range of wellbeing activities tailor-made to enrich your existing employee benefits.</p>

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The overall purpose of a Human Resources department is to ensure that an organisation is meeting objectives through the people it has hired.

<p><img src="/static/imglib/sectors/hr.jpeg" class="imageRight" height="330" width="330" alt="" /></p><h2>Jobs in HR</h2><p>The overall purpose of a&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_resources">Human Resources</a>&nbsp;department is to ensure that an organisation is meeting objectives through the&nbsp;<strong>people&nbsp;</strong>it has hired.</p><p>Human Resources, as a system, is there to enable organisations to both obtain and then retain skilled, committed and motivated employees. In a sense, these departments reach their purpose by providing assistance to an employee throughout their time with an organisation. This journey can be summarised:</p><ul><li><p>To begin with, HR Departments are responsible for developing and implementing a recruitment process that attracts new talent to the organisation. They source, interview and hire individuals that are judged to be a fit</p></li><li><p>Following on from the initial employment of an individual, a HR Department will assist the new employee to ensure they are well orientated with their new workplace. Taking cues from senior management, the department educates these employees on what is expected within a company in terms of guidelines and practices</p></li><li><p>The department then acts as a custodian throughout the term of employment. For the most part, employees will have little to no direct interaction with Human Resources; regardless, they will be protected by, and work within the policies and procedure set. Of course, HR practicioners are always on hand to deal with grievances. They also take a hand in appraisal and disciplinary systems</p></li><li><p>Finally, when employees part company with an organisation, senior management may wish to consult with a Human Resources department with regards to the termination of a contract</p></li></ul><h2>What are the aims of a HR department?</h2><p>In summary, a HR department aims to:</p><ul><li><p>Enable an organisation to obtain and retain employees</p></li><li><p>Enhance and develop the skill-sets of the employees, furthering their employability and potential for growth</p></li><li><p>Develop top-level management practices</p></li><li><p>Cultivate a harmonious atmosphere that breeds productivity</p></li><li><p>Help the organisation to reflect the needs and objectives of the stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Ensure that employees are valued, and that they are rewarded for accomplishments</p></li><li><p>Ensure that employees are managed, and that they are disciplined for under-performance</p></li><li><p>Consider the diversity of the workforce, and empathise with differing individual / group needs</p></li><li><p>Ensure that equal opportunities are presented to all members of the workforce</p></li><li><p>Work to improve employee well-being, particularly in the area of mental health</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>What HR roles are there?</h2><p>Entry level positions include HR Assistants and Administrative work, but as mentioned above, this is an industry with immense opportunity for rapid growth. The HR industry has a defined career path that candidates with varying roles, and plenty of opportunity for specialism along the way.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/hr-assistant-jobs">HR Assistant</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/human-resources-administrator-jobs">HR Administrator</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/hr-advisor-jobs">HR Advisor</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/human-resources-business-partner-jobs">HR Business Partner</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/hr-officer-jobs">HR Officer</a></p></li><li><p>L &amp; D Officer</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/human-resources-analyst-jobs">HR Analyst</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/hr-manager-jobs">HR Manager</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/head-of-hr-jobs">Head of HR</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/hr-director-jobs">HR Director</a></p></li><li><p>Recruitment Consultant</p></li><li><p>Internal Recruiter</p></li></ul>

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Essentially, Bid Managers oversee the process of an organisation preparing and submitting a bid to win a contract. They must remain commercially aware at all times.

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<p><img src="/static/imglib/sectors/marketing-jobs.jpeg" class="imageRight" height="330" width="330" alt="" /></p><h2 style="font-weight: 600;"><strong>Bid Manager​</strong></h2><h4 style="font-weight: 600;">Responsibilities</h4><p style="font-weight: 400;">Essentially, Bid Managers oversee the process of an organisation preparing and submitting a bid to win a contract. They must remain commercially aware at all times.</p><p>Deliver compliant, sound bids on time</p><p>Prepare and subsequently review all commercial aspects of a contract bid</p><p>Liaise with a variety of stakeholders and encourage contributions from different company sectors, to go towards the final bid</p><p>Manage the bid budget</p><p>Arrange and document post-bid reviews with relevant stakeholders and customers</p><h3 style="font-weight: 600;">Expected Skills &amp; Qualifications</h3><p style="font-weight: 400;">Candidates applying for a Bid Manager role must have a proven capability in delivering continuous, successful opportunities for organisations. They must possess an experience of bid management and campaign strategy, and they must be well versed in the entire process from opportunity identification through to bid delivery.&nbsp;</p><p>Superb organisation skills are essential. The bid process includes very clear deadlines, and these set the pace for the workload in this role. Bid Managers are also responsible for the time of their team, and must be able to set their tasks in accordance with these deadlines.</p><p>Bid Managers have to possess a strong awareness of commercial factors. They must be able to understand the objectives and requirements of the purchaser they are working for.</p><p>Communication skills must be exemplary. Verbally, candidates must possess the ability to present back on their proposal. Candidates must also be able to communicate in written form and develop efficient communication channels including internally between their team.</p><p>Candidates have to be commercially and financially aware. The proposals must make sense for the purchasing organisation in terms of profit.</p><h3 style="font-weight: 600;">Salary</h3><p style="font-weight: 400;">The average salary for a Bid Manager in the United Kingdom is currently around &pound;37,000 per year. The beginning salary currently averages at around &pound;25,000 per year for Junior positions. More experienced candidates can hope to earn upwards of &pound;55,000 per year plus bonuses, but all of this depends on the size of the business and the gravity of the role. (via&nbsp;PayScale)</p><h3 style="font-weight: 600;">Career Progression</h3><p style="font-weight: 400;">The role of Bid Manager is an executive one, the result of hard work and dedication to the craft. Following on from a successful stint as a Bid Manager, candidates often progress into a senior role at Board or Director level.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">​</p><p style="font-weight: 400;">Does this sound like a role you may be interested in?&nbsp;<strong>Click here</strong>&nbsp;to browse a range of available roles.</p>

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Adam Exec is our executive search and senior appointments team. We work on a retained and exclusive basis across all our major business divisions: Marketing, Tech, Sales, Agency and HR, focussing purely on the recruitment of senior business leaders. Our team bring their combined 40 + years in executive level head hunting to help you find the leadership talent to set forth the strategic direction of your business.

C-Suite

<p><img src="/static/imglib/exec-search.jpeg" class="imageRight" height="330" width="330" alt="" /></p><h2>Executive Recruitment</h2><p>Adam Exec is our executive search and senior appointments team. We work on a retained and exclusive basis across all our major business divisions: Marketing, Tech, Sales, Agency and HR, focussing purely on the recruitment of senior business leaders. Our team bring their combined 40 + years in executive level head hunting to help you find the leadership talent to set forth the strategic direction of your business.</p><p>Working across Manchester, London and Internationally, Adam Exec is here to help you shape your business future through the placement of exceptional leadership talent.</p><h2>Our Executive Search Process</h2><p>As an agency we have over a decade of experience head hunting leadership level candidates including roles such as: Managing Director, HR Director, Chief Technical Officer and Head of Digital, to name but a few. During this time our executive search team have honed their approach, developing a retained service to unearth the very best leadership talent.</p><p>It starts with placing the very best candidates at junior level and watching their careers flourish. We help our candidates progress up the career ladder through challenging roles that both stretch and excite them, so they are ready to lead from the front when the time comes to take a senior leadership position.</p><p>We don&rsquo;t just focus on our previously placed candidates however, we also headhunt the very best talent from around the UK and abroad. As a preferred partner for 6 of the top UK tech investors, we are always on top of market trends and have access to difficult to find candidates. This gives us a foothold to reach candidates at the pinnacle of their careers.</p><p>We work in partnership with you to help you shape the job descriptions of arguably the most important people in your business, and certainly your biggest investments. We get to know the intricacies of your business and help you shape your employer value proposition, so we can attract the brightest and boldest leaders who will complement your culture and drive your business forward.</p><h2>Our Executive Search Retainers boast an average success rate of 98.1%</h2><p>When you&rsquo;re making your biggest recruitment investments and competing for the finest business leaders across the UK, choose an executive search service that guarantees success.</p><p><strong>Our Retained Service</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bi weekly long list report</p></li><li><p>Targeted competitor analysis</p></li><li><p>Candidate reports in the shortlist submission</p></li><li><p>Thomas International psychometric testing</p></li><li><p>Salary / performance verification</p></li><li><p>3 month candidate success review</p></li><li><p>Verbal reference check on all offers</p></li><li><p>Rebate 3 Months</p></li><li><p>Free replacement</p></li></ul><p><strong>Benefits to you</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Confidence</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Assurance</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Intelligence</strong></p></li></ul>

Executive Recruitment Manchester and London

In general terms, web development is a term given to any work involving the development of a website for the internet. This can include web design, client-side/server-side scripting, initial design work, server and security configuration and content management system creation.

Digital

<p><img src="/static/imglib/sectors/web.jpeg" class="imageRight" height="350" width="350" alt="" /></p><h2>Web Development Jobs</h2><p>In general terms,&nbsp;<em>web development</em>&nbsp;is a term given to any work involving the development of a website for the internet. This can include web design, client-side/server-side scripting, initial design work, server and security configuration and content management system creation.</p><p>Professionally speaking, however,&nbsp;<em>web development</em><em>&nbsp;</em>more specifically describes the core non-design aspects of a website project: writing markup and coding for different web pages and the functions that they possess.</p><p>It is an industry that continues to grow and advance year-on-year with boundaries and capabilities expanding all the time. With this industry growth comes the introduction of new technology and new functionalities, some of which possess serious benefits for ecommerce businesses.</p><h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Responsibilities of a Web Developer</h2><p>The overall responsibilities of a Web Developer will often vary according to the focus of the role in in question. Across the board, all roles will see candidates write code in programming or scripting languages, fix bugs throughout the course of projects, co-ordinate site testing and initiating mobile responsiveness testing.</p><p>There is also the expectancy for Web Developers to express a commitment to personal development, learning and testing new technologies to ensure they are up to date with new trends and advancements in the industry.</p><h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">What is it like to be a Web Developer?</h2><p>Working in the Web Development industry can be tough and demanding as the nature of the work is incredibly deadline focused. That being said, there is currently a large skills shortage for design, development and programming roles across the country so there are plenty of opportunities for those with the correct qualifications.</p><p>Working in Web Development offers plenty of opportunity for expansion into different areas. Rather than just sticking to one thing, you can begin to specialise in, say, Javascript to focus your efforts on that programming language.</p><p>Typically, offices will permit a relaxed dress code for day-to-day work although when meeting a client for a project update, or kick-off meeting, you will often be asked to dress more formally.</p><p>The three most prevalent cities in the United Kingdom for Web Developer roles are London, Manchester and Leeds.</p><figure class="elementor-image"><img src="https://www.weareadam.com/content/uploads/2018/09/web-developer-jobs-in-manchester.png" alt="" /></figure><h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">What roles are there in Web Development?</h2><p>Entry level positions include HR Assistants and Administrative work, but as mentioned above, this is an industry with immense opportunity for rapid growth. The HR industry has a defined career path that candidates with varying roles, and plenty of opportunity for specialism along the way.</p><ul><li><p>Web Developer Jobs</p></li><li><p>Software Engineering Jobs</p></li><li><p>PHP Developer Jobs</p></li><li><p>NET Developer Jobs</p></li><li><p>Umbraco Certified Developer Jobs</p></li><li><p>Wordpress Developer Jobs</p></li></ul>

Web Development jobs

Based in London and Manchester, our specialist Marketing Recruitment Consultants have unrivalled success in sourcing the very best marketing professionals across digital and traditional marketing channels.

<p><img src="/static/imglib/sectors/marketing-jobs.jpeg" class="imageRight" height="330" width="330" alt="" /></p><h2>Jobs in Marketing</h2><p>Based in London and Manchester, our specialist Marketing Recruitment Consultants have unrivalled success in sourcing the very best marketing professionals across digital and traditional marketing channels. We recruit contract and permanent roles for industry leading brands across Agency, Consumer, Public, Private and Professional services, Ecommerce/Retail and FMCG.</p><p>We believe that for businesses and individuals to flourish, they must have likeminded aspirations, goals and culture. That&rsquo;s why we spend most of our energy getting to know you and building long term relationships. This commitment to understanding what makes our clients and candidates tick means we are uniquely placed to bring both sides together to ensure a long-term employment relationship where both parties prosper and opportunities grow.</p><p>We work with some of the most exciting professionals in the UK with experience in a range of marketing disciplines such as;</p><ul><li><p>Marketing Strategy and Leadership</p></li><li><p>Business Development and Face to Face Marketing</p></li><li><p>Brand, Communications, PR, Content and Email Marketing</p></li><li><p>Organic and Paid Social Media</p></li><li><p>PPC, SEO, Programmatic, Paid Media and Affiliates</p></li><li><p>Conversion Optimisation, Analytics and Business Insight</p></li></ul><p>Our consultants have decades of experience and hands-on expertise within the marketing sector and our contacts, existing talent pool and strategic advertising knowhow allows us to pre-qualify and source the best marketing candidates that can make a real impact within your business. We&rsquo;re privileged to have worked with some exceptional brands and even placed the current Managing Director of BIMA (British Interactive Media Association), demonstrating the trust placed in us by Britain&rsquo;s leading digital and creative businesses.</p>

Marketing Jobs

There is no faster moving or more rapidly changing sector than Digital & Tech. Our specialist tech recruiters work on the frontline day in day out to build relationships with the most sought after and skilled tech specialists and the most exciting tech businesses.

<p><img src="/static/imglib/sectors/web.jpeg" class="imageRight" height="350" width="350" alt="" /></p><h2>Jobs in IT</h2><p>There is no faster moving or more rapidly changing sector than Digital &amp; Tech. Our specialist tech recruiters work on the frontline day in day out to build relationships with the most sought after and skilled tech specialists and the most exciting tech businesses. We&rsquo;ve been placing niche professionals with in demand skills into digital jobs for over 10 years and have a proven track record of matching the right candidates to the right roles. if you&rsquo;re looking for digital jobs or staff in Manchester or London, you&rsquo;re in the right place.</p><p>Our contacts, existing talent pool and strategic advertising know-how is what enables us to pre-qualify and source the best candidates who can make a real impact in your digital team; driving business growth and opportunity for all.</p><p>We follow the latest digital trends and technologies, and we are active members of BIMA, Digital Doughnut and Manchester Digital, so you can always trust us to help you make those all-important recruitment decisions. In fact, we recently placed the current Managing Director of BIMA (British Interactive Media Association), demonstrating the trust placed in us by Britain&rsquo;s leading digital and creative businesses.</p><p>Working daily within the digital and tech sector, we have a fantastic knowledge of current industry trends to understand where our candidate&rsquo;s skills will be best suited. Matching a candidate with a dream role that will challenge and stimulate them is what we&rsquo;re passionate about. If you know your Magento from your PHP or your Java from your C++ we want to hear from you.</p><p>We&rsquo;re privileged to have worked with some of the industry&rsquo;s most exciting tech brands and our connections mean that we&rsquo;re often the first to hear about developments in the industry. If an agency is experiencing huge growth, or if staff are leaving for pastures new, we know. This insider knowledge means we&rsquo;re able to react swiftly. Client&rsquo;s benefit from the latest talent in the market and candidates are matched to the most exciting opportunities.</p><p>Manchester and London have thriving digital and tech scenes, so we have offices situated in the heart of both. If you&rsquo;re looking for your next digital role or have a need for tech talent get in touch.</p>

IT jobs

Digital marketing, as a profession, is the act of reaching potential customers via electronic device or the internet. Businesses employ digital marketing staff to cultivate engaging digital channels that can then be leveraged for commercial success.

<p><img src="/static/imglib/sectors/marketing-jobs.jpeg" class="imageRight" height="330" width="330" alt="" /></p><h2><strong>Digital Marketing Jobs</strong></h2><p><br />Digital marketing, as a profession, is the act of reaching potential customers via electronic device or the internet. Businesses employ digital marketing staff to cultivate engaging digital channels that can then be leveraged for commercial success. Typical digital channels include:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Search engines</strong>, or more particularly, SEO (search-engine-optimisation) and SEM (search-engine-marketing.) The two go hand in hand to an extent, in the sense that digital marketers perform optimisation tasks on websites to increase their organic rankings, and this is often accompanied by paid advertising placing a website at the top of the search engine results (Google Ads.)</p></li><li><p>&nbsp;<strong>Social media</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>offers businesses the opportunity to connect with their target audience directly, engaging in conversation and gauging customer feedback on their products and services. Digital marketers can specialise in social media, developing channels on key platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram before leveraging them in the interest of the business objective.</p></li><li><p><strong>Email</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>marketing is still very much alive and kicking, and digital marketing departments are paid to ensure a business&rsquo; email strategy encourages the mailing list to take action. With GDPR legislation now in effect, marketers are also charged with ensuring the practices fall in line with the law.</p></li><li><p><strong>Influencer</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>marketing has risen to prominence over the last couple of years. A modern form of internet marketing, here digital marketers work with influential personalities (predominantly found on social media) to coordinate testimonial advertising via their channels. The endorsement of products is recognised by the audience that the personality has built, and it often results in a sales spike.</p></li></ul><h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">The aims of Digital Marketing</h2><p>In summary, the aims of a digital marketing department are:</p><ul><li><p>to create and enhance the awareness surrounding the business, the products it sells or the services it provides</p></li><li><p>to convert this furthered awareness into potential leads through advertising campaign</p></li><li><p>encourage the business&rsquo; target audience to take up more engagement in the digital activity</p></li><li><p>increase the search visibility of the website, and decrease the bounce rate</p></li><li><p>obtain and reply to customer reviews to gauge brand perception</p></li><li><p>establish a method to manage customer enquiries and feedback online</p></li></ul><figure class="elementor-image"><img src="https://www.weareadam.com/content/uploads/2018/11/Digital-Marketing-jobs-in-Manchester.png" alt="" /></figure><h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">What Digital Marketing roles are there?</h2><p>The typical entry level position is a Digital Marketing Executive, but as you will see, the digital marketing industry is broad with plenty of opportunity to specialise in one particular digital channel.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/job-encyclopedia/seo-manager-opportunities">SEO Manager Jobs</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/job-encyclopedia/ppc-manager-opportunities">PPC Manager Jobs</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/job-encyclopedia/paid-search-manager-opportunities">Paid Search Manager</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/job-encyclopedia/head-of-seo-opportunities">Head of SEO Jobs</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/job-encyclopedia/search-manager-opportunities">Search Manager Jobs</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/job-encyclopedia/social-media-manager-opportunities">Social Media Manager Jobs</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/job-encyclopedia/head-of-digital-marketing-opportunities">Head of Digital Marketing Jobs</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/job-encyclopedia/digital-marketing-manager-opportunities">Digital Marketing Manager Jobs</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.weareadam.com/job-encyclopedia/search-director-opportunities">Search Director</a></p></li></ul><p>​</p>

Digital Marketing Jobs

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