Jobs from the Concept Personnel Web Site http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:38:42 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=350&start_record=1 Front End Web Developer - Durham Salary: £Negotiable The Role Due to the continued growth of existing contracts, we are seeking to recruit a talented web developer to make a significant contribution to the continued success of our business. You will take responsibility for various bespoke project developments and the maintenance of digital campaigns. As a key member of the development team, you will work closely with our clients; therefore your ability to communicate effectively is vital. Your main duties will include: • To deliver high quality, technically sound solutions to client agreed deadlines. • To liaise directly with customers and to represent the business in a professional manner. • To respond in a timely manner to resolve outstanding issues. • To thoroughly test all output. • To fully document your development and testing. • Provide information to management on the progress of development projects. • Assist in identifying and implementing processes and systems which optimise work performance. • To work as part of a dedicated project development team. • Undertake additional duties as requested by the Development Team Leader. The Candidate We’re looking for a talented and professional individual with a wealth of knowledge and motivation. Specifically, you will have: • A degree in a relevant discipline. • A minimum of 2 years commercial web design/development experience, ideally within an agency environment. • Practical technical experience including fluent usage of the following: • HTML/XHTML 4+ • CSS 2+ • JavaScript 1.5+ • Asynchronous js/XML. • DOM traversal and manipulation. • Code validation with js-lint. • Practical experience of jQuery. • XML/XSLT (client and server-side). • JAVA/JSP, PHP, .NET and SQL experience (desirable). Software experience including: • An IDE such as Eclipse, Netbeans or Dreamweaver. • Photoshop • Firebug • Development within an MVC architecture. • Experience of working within a clearly defined process. • Experience of communicating directly with multiple project stakeholders. • Experience of standards compliant code validation, semantic markup and SEO techniques. • Competence in logging using an issue/bug tracking system such as bugzilla. • Experience of Agile development (desirable). • Knowledge of Interwoven’s Teamsite (desirable)*. *should you be successful, all necessary platform specific training will be provided. The Benefits In addition to a competitive salary we offer; contributory pension scheme, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We also encourage your continued personal development and provide support and funding for training. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=348&start_record=1 Digital Project Manager Newcastle upon Tyne. Up to £25k. We’re currently working with a well respected design consultancy whom are keen to make the important addition of a digital Project Manager to their team. As a Project Manager for our client’s digital team your role will be to plan, execute and otherwise manage digital projects within agreed timeframes and defined budgets. You are central to digital projects, liaising with technical and design teams and with clients to meet set goals. Key Responsibilities will include: - Plan projects by defining scope (based upon requirements and deliverables); creating work-based schedules; mapping out resource requirements; and developing comprehensive budgets. - Provide value-added input on strategy, implementation approach options, and creative solutions to problems. - Consistently monitor and report upon project progress and budget usage - Facilitate regular status meetings (internal and external) - Manage cross-functional teams – i.e., strategy, user experience, visual design, and technology - Interface directly with clients (when necessary and appropriate) - Actively manage project-related issues; plan contingencies for project-related risks - Ensure digital projects are delivered on time and to budget. With the above in mind, we’re keen to hear from candidates who have already gained relevant experience in a similar environment and who have a demonstrable track record of delivering great projects. Such is the level of responsibility in this role, we would recommend that candidates should have an established understanding of digital marketing and branding and should be able to advise on these principles when required. Top organisation, communication and problem solving skills are a must. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for digital jobs in the North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=349&start_record=1 Digital Designer Newcastle upon Tyne. Up to £30k. We’re currently working with a well respected design consultancy that are keen to make the important addition of a Digital Designer to their team. As a Digital Designer you will conceptualise, design and maintain websites which are visually attractive, consistent and functional. Key responsibilities include: - Create, develop and execute visual design across digital platforms. - Utilize style guides to ensure visual consistency and embrace best practices. - Collaborate with Project Manager to understand wire frames, user interaction models and personas. - Work with Project Manager to manage queue of requests ensuring timely response to needs. - Undertake visual quality assurance testing before release to ensure outgoing products are representative of agreed design. - Provide consistent and accurate forecast for duration of projects to ensure meeting of deadlines. - Organize all assets and deliverables as defined by management. - Interface directly with clients (when necessary and appropriate) - Manage multiple projects / tasks within agreed timeframes. A demonstrable knowledge and application of website and email design best practices, information architecture, usability issues and accessibility based on w3c guidelines is desirable along with an expert knowledge of Adobe CS5. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for Creative jobs in the North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=346&start_record=1 Web Developer Circa £21k depending on experience Newcastle upon Tyne. Our client is a well established and well respected Digital Design and Development Agency based in the heart of Newcastle city centre. Due to business growth our client are keen to expand their team with the addition of an enthusiastic and passionate Web Developer. This opportunity would provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to work with a talented and established team on an impressive portfolio of high end clients and projects. Essentially our client is seeking a candidate with excellent coding and problem solving skills along with strong communication and organisational flair. You will have experience of developing software projects and an understanding of internet development technologies such as Java, ColdFusion, .NET, PHP, JSP, MySQL, Flash / Actionscript, Javascript etc. Familiarity with server hardware / software architecture, performance database design and system design methodologies would be beneficial. An enthusiasm for creating exciting digital projects is essential. Candidates with varying levels of commercial experience and expertise are encouraged to apply for this role as our client are willing to invest time into development and view attitude and passion for the industry as an intrinsic part of their business. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for digital jobs North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=347&start_record=1 Software Development Manager Newcastle upon Tyne £Negotiable We have an agency client who have recently identified a need within their business for a Software Development Manager and would ideally suit a candidate with a varied developmental skill set and experience of large scale development who is looking to take the next step in their career. Experience in working extensively with Java, ColdFusion, .NET, PHP, C#, JSP, MySQL, Flash / Actionscript, Javascript etc. as well as a demonstrative track record in providing innovative digital and software solutions and strategy to a varied range of projects is necessary. This opportunity will allow the successful candidate the opportunity to lead a team of experienced digital designers and developers so a passion for the industry and providing the best possible solutions is a must. In exchange, this role will provide you with the opportunity to eventually join the Senior Management team and be involved in long term growth and strategy. This role would ideally suit a Senior Web Developer who is ready to make the next move into a more managerial/strategy-led role, but who is also still happy getting stuck into identifying the best possible solutions. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for digital jobs North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=345&start_record=1 PR Account Manager £Negotiable Tyne and Wear. Our client is a well established and highly regarded PR & Marketing consultancy with a wide range of clients and a close knit team. As part of expansion into 2012 our client are keen to appoint an experienced PR Manager to handle a diverse range of clients. Ideally, candidates will have an established background of approximately 2-5 years within an agency/consultancy environment and will be comfortable with the pace and demands involved in handling numerous projects and clients at once. Key responsibilities will include providing strong relationship building both with clients and with contacts within the local and national media, copy writing skills demonstrable in print and digital projects, creative thinking when constructing objective orientated PR and media strategies, as well as confidence in pitching and presenting ideas. This is a great opportunity to join a well respected agency with some exciting clients and big plans for the future. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for PR jobs in the North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=344&start_record=1 Senior Web Developer (PHP) - Newcastle upon Tyne Salary up to £30k Our client are a well renowned digital agency who are based in the creative hub of Newcastle upon Tyne. They have an experienced team of designers and developers working on an impressive client portfolio. Their growing reputation is due to the quality of their work combined with their exceptional customer service levels.They are now looking to recruit a professional Senior PHP Web Developer with the talents to complement their existing team. The successful candidate will have previously worked as a PHP Web Developer in a commercial environment and you will be used to working on live dynamic websites with related content management systems. You’ll have a solid understanding and working knowledge of PHP, MySQL, CSS, HTML and jQuery. Experience in any of the following – CodeIgniter, Joomla, Drupal, WordPress, PrestaShop and Magento ecommerce platforms are desirable. Importantly, you must have good communication skills as you will be required to talk to clients on a daily basis. We are happy to put together a very attractive remuneration package for the right person. If you feel you have the qualities, experience and personality then we would like to hear from you. Ideally we’re looking to fill this role starting around the middle of February. Please email us with your CV and any relevant portfolio examples that showcases your work. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=342&start_record=1 Product Manager Northumberland. £25k Our client is a well established Product Design and Development organisation who are currently seeking an experienced Product Manager with a strong background in retail marketing to join their team. The ideal candidate for this role is a creative marketer with the ability to think strategically, who also has some experience of dealing with export markets. Key Attributes -Excellent project management skills -The creative flair to develop design based products -High level of commercial awareness -Strong analytical skills -Able to develop sector Marketing Plans -Team player with the ability to take full responsibility for projects -Excellent communication skills Useful Extras -European Marketing experience -Fluency in at least one European language -Digital marketing experience -Experience of range management Main Responsibilities 1)Product management including research, NPD, promotional activity, range management and performance analysis. 2)Development and execution of a sales / marketing plan for export customers (in line with the defined objectives of our Export Strategy). 3)Working with Product Manager – Digital / Retail to ensure our clients digital presence meets the needs of customers both in the UK and aboard. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for Marketing jobs in the North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=343&start_record=1 Junior Product Manager Northumberland. £16-£18k Our client is a well established Product Design and Development organisation who are currently seeking a Junior Product Manager with a passion for strategic marketing to join their team. The ideal candidate for this role is a creative marketer with the ability to think strategically, who would have the confidence to deal directly with large scale retail-led clients. Key Attributes Excellent project management skills Creative flair Excellent attention to detail Strong analytical skills Team player with the ability to take full responsibility for projects Confident communicator Useful Extras Experience of range management Experience of dealing with large customers Main Responsibilities 1)Product management for the Packaging, Equipment, Books and Banding Catalogue ranges. This will include research, NPD, promotional activity, range management and performance analysis. 2)Day-to-day contact for clients (under the direction of the account handler). 3)NPD / ongoing administration for Marketing and branding projects. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for Marketing jobs in the North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=341&start_record=1 IT Project Manager Initial 3 month contract Up to £30k pro rata. We’re currently working with a large scale client who require an experienced IT Project Manager to join them for an initial period of 3 months with a view to extension. Working with and managing a team of 5-10 people the key function of this role will be to deliver 1-2 small scale IT projects with the added support of a Senior Project Manager. The crux of this role will be to manage the delivery of complex IT/Digital Projects for a large clue chip client. As such candidates should ideally have a strong background in an IT/Digital and be confident in identifying problems, implementing solutions, working to specific criteria, and managing time lines Upon the successful completion of projects during the initial 3 month contract there may be the opportunity to extend the contract to a further 12 months. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for IT jobs North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=340&start_record=1 Artworker Full Time Six Month Contract £15 – £18,293 Pro Rata Darlington. We’re currently handling an opportunity based in-house for a well established organisation that currently require an experienced Artworker to work alongside their Communications Team, supporting both internal departments and external clients on print and digital projects. Reporting to the Communications Manager your principle duties and responsibilities will include: •Producing accurate artwork for newsletters, reports and marketing materials, and adhering to brand guidelines within specific timescales. •Responsibility for the thorough checking of printers proofs and amendments with a view to minimising errors and maintaining print quality •Liaising regularly with the Communications team in managing and delivering a demanding workload to deadline •Managing file storage and ensuring a comprehensive archive reference system of artwork •Establishing a cohesive link in communication between the creative studio, Communications team and external parties in delivering projects to time and budget •Working closely with Design Consultant in the production of creative artwork whilst maintaining brand guidelines and values at all times Necessary skills required include: •A strong portfolio of Artwork for print and digital projects and publications •Flawless attention to detail and accuracy •The ability to interpret a brief, self manage and delivering great results in a timely manner •Provide and receive constructive critique when necessary •Workload planning and time management •Ability to work as a team as well as an individual •Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Experience •Experience of using Quark, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator. •A track record of delivering high quality artwork on deadline and to client satisfaction. •Experience of designing for web communications. Qualifications •Appropriate qualification in graphic design or similar experience. This is a new role within our client’s team and depending on performance there may be the opportunity of contract extension or possibly a permanent contract. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for Artwork/Mac Operator jobs in the North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=339&start_record=1 B2B Account Executive North East £17k + Bonus Our client is a creative consultancy based in the North East who specialise in all things branding, creative, design and digital. With exciting plans afoot for 2012 our client are keen to bring on board a motivated and ambitious Account Executive with some agency experience. One of the principle functions of this role will be to act as client liaison within the studio and to action day to day management of creative and digital projects along with problem solving and amends to existing campaigns. With this in mind our client are looking for candidates with some experience of client handling who have an eye for design, great attention to detail and the confidence to ask questions and make decisions on the spot. In addition to this, our client is keen for the successful candidate to have an awareness of New Business Development and the ability to spot and implement added value where possible to existing and new clients. This is a rare opportunity to make the move in to a creative environment under the guidance and management of industry professionals where your success and performance will be a fluid developmental process and totally within your hands. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for Account Management jobs North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=338&start_record=1 Temporary Marketing Manager Maternity Cover ~ 10 Months. Pro Rata £25k. We’re currently working on behalf of a registered charity based in the North East who requires an experienced MarComms Manager to lead the Marketing dept. for a fixed period of 10 months. Key tasks will include the overall development and management of the Marketing and Comms strategy with the long term objective of maintaining and strengthening of the charities brand within the market place. As such day to day duties will revolve around market research, data analysis and the development of proactive marketing campaigns based on solid strategic thinking. Key elements of campaign management will involve design and content management of our client’s digital and print presence so liaising with relevant suppliers and negotiating associated costs and budgets will be necessary. In addition to this you will also be responsible for drafting and writing dynamic copy for print and digital campaigns, along with managing other members of the marketing function. The ideal candidate will have a formal qualification in Marketing; a proven track record in creatively managing numerous marketing and communication strategies, as well as some experience of working within a Not For Profit organisation. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for Marketing jobs in the North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=335&start_record=1 Account Director Up to £30k + Bonus North East Our client is an ambitious North East based Creative Consultancy who is currently looking to expand their team with the appointment of an experienced Account Director. Working closely with both the MD and management team the Account Director’s role will be split between managing and developing client services, ensuring creative and correct strategy is rolled out, working on pitches and presentations and most importantly, client liaison both with contacts in the UK and in Europe. As such, out client are keen to appoint an Account Director who has considerable European language skills in either German, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Due to the international nature of the business, interested candidates must be willing and confident in travelling regularly to visit and pitch to clients and ensure that projects are working to strong strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have considerable agency experience and will be used to problem solving, developing creative solutions, building relationships and managing projects to within an inch of their lives. This is a really exciting opportunity for a candidate with ambition and wanderlust to join a creative bunch of professionals with big plans and even bigger ideas. Great remuneration on offer to attract the best candidates. So if you're looking for Account Management jobs in the North East, this could be your ideal opportunity. Click apply to find out more. Due to the high volume of candidates responding to our adverts we are not always able to provide feedback on your application. If you hear nothing from us in 5 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your details will be kept on file and you may be contacted about other opportunities. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.conceptpersonnel.co.uk/jobsDetail.php?id=336&start_record=1 Software Engineer - .Net, C# 4.0 Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £Negotiable The role of Software Engineer is a crucial role within this company, where you will be part of a digital team responsible for providing software design and implementation through the entire software development life cycle. You will need at least 5 years software development experience and a full working knowledge of the following languages/technologies: •.Net Framework 4.0 •C# 4.0 •WPF/XAML •WCF •MVVM •LINQ •XML Web Services •T-SQL & SQL Server 2008 •Object-oriented programming •HTML5, CSS, jQuery, JSON, XML, ASP.NET, MVC 3 We are looking for a highly experienced individual who is innovative and keen to increase their knowledge-base. You will have the opportunity to develop your career within this role by building on the software that the client currently operates. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn and will relish the opportunity and challenge of using their knowledge and initiative within a dynamic and thriving organisation. You will require a very high level of software development knowledge, and experience working in a commercial software development team. You must be familiar with n-Tier software architecture and Agile software development methodologies, and you must be able to work both individually and in a team to strict deadlines. Please apply with your CV and covering letter which should clearly state your salary expectations. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100