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Job Title Senior Business Development Manager Job Summary We're really excited to be partnered with a well-known and reputable retail brand in Reading who are seeking an experienced, commercially focused Senior Business Development Manager to spearhead their B2B growth. Reporting to the Managing Director you will have the autonomy to identify and secure game-changing B2B accounts across the UK's retail and hospitality sectors, as well as in key international markets. Your deep industry expertise and established network will be crucial in expanding their presence and profitability. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the next phase of the company's growth, so we're looking for someone commercially astute, extremely results and target driven, with a strong background in B2B sales within the FMCG, retail or hospitality sectors. Interviews will be taking place throughout June so if you're interested in finding out more, apply now! Location & Workplace Policy Reading, Berkshire 3 days office Salary & Benefits £70,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience) plus commission 25 days holiday, pension, healthcare, discounts on products, free parking on-site If you would like a confidential chat about this role or your next career move, then please get in contact with me on or connect via LinkedIn: Jodie Clayton Major Players are the UK's leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we've consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit:

QA Engineer - Automation Engineer - Java - Cucumber - Eclipse - Paying up too £600 per day (Inside IR35) - Hybrid - 6 Months - Immediate Starters We're looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to join a collaborative and fast-paced development team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, writing quality code, and working closely with developers and analysts in an agile setup. Paying up to £600 (Inside IR35) depending on experience What you'll be doing: Working side-by-side with product owners and developers to shape testing strategies and make sure everything works as expected. Pairing with developers to catch issues early and make sure new features are fully functional. Running integration tests across multiple systems to keep things running smoothly together. Acting as a quality gatekeeper-making sure only reliable code gets released. Getting involved in daily standups, sprint planning, retros, and other agile ceremonies. Being the main contact for other teams that rely on your systems, helping to keep communication and coordination smooth. Investigating issues in live environments, getting to the root cause, and helping to fix them quickly. What we're looking for: Solid experience working in agile environments, with a good grasp of things like pair programming and code reviews. Strong Java skills (Java 17 or later). Comfortable with BDD using the Cucumber framework. Experience writing end-to-end tests using Playwright or Cypress (JavaScript). Familiarity with Kubernetes. Confident with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions. Able to write and run tests for REST APIs, ensuring performance and stability. The interview process has begun, so if you believe you have the right experience then please get in touch ASAP!

Senior Account Director with BTL experience - 9 month contract (maternity cover) Are you a seasoned client services professional with a passion for the food and beverage industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced agency environment, leading teams and delivering exceptional results? Major Players are partnering with a top creative agency studio based in Central London to recruit for a Senior Account Director. You'll be instrumental in supporting the day-to-day running of the department, acting as a key point of contact, and driving client service excellence. Experience required: Significant high-level client management experience within an agency setting, working on global accounts. Proven experience working on beverage clients and excellent knowledge of the drinks industry. Extensive project management experience, including team time planning and ensuring all client deliverables are met. A background working specifically on BTL campaigns and proven experience writing global toolkits and playbooks. Experience running large client budgets and accounts. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. A self-motivated and direct approach, thriving in a dynamic environment and remaining calm under pressure. Start date: W/C 28th July 2025 Contract length: 9 months (maternity cover) Hours: Full time Salary: £55,000 upwards, depending on experience Office location: Central London Office requirements: 3 days per week in the office (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) If you would like a confidential chat about this role or your next career move, then please get in contact with me: Major Players are the UK's leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we've consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit:

My client is a London born media production agency, working worldwide with clients in the automotive, sport, tech and tourism sectors. They create; fast-action productions, high impact digital content, social media campaigns and brand lifestyle productions. We're on the lookout for a highly organised and driven Production Manager to join a creative team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love bringing ideas to life, and excel at juggling multiple projects with ease, this could be the perfect role for you. As Production Manager, you'll be at the heart of operations, overseeing the day-to-day management of projects and nurturing relationships with key clients. From coordinating freelancers and managing production schedules to attending film shoots and contributing to creative proposals, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our projects run smoothly from pitch to delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple projects from start to finish. Draft, approve, and submit project proposals in a timely manner. Hire and coordinate freelancers for production needs. Oversee production planning and ensure all deliverables are met on schedule. Conduct thorough project debriefs to support continuous improvement. Act as the main point of contact for key clients, ensuring strong and lasting relationships. Provide regular updates to clients on project progress. Collaborate with the Creative Director on proposals and creative development. Attend film shoots and act as producer on-site when needed. Support business operations with general admin and agency tasks. Skills required: Experience managing creative or production projects in a fast-paced environment. A preferred interest and passion in sports is desirable. Proven ability to manage clients and build trusted relationships. Skilled at balancing multiple deadlines, teams, and moving parts. Strong communication, coordination, and organisational abilities. A creative mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Hands-on production experience, including on-site shoot coordination. If this sounds like you, send your portfolio to . Please note that due to the large number of applications, I will only be able to respond to suitable candidates. Major Players are the UK's leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we've consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit:

PMO Manager - PMO - Wealth Management - Client Facing - Hybrid - £500/£525(Outside IR35) - Immediate Starters My client is seeking an experienced PMO to join their team. You will need strong commercial experience in leading the engagment with technical and business teams, you will also need experience working within the Wealth/Asset Management industry. Essential Skills: Strong core PMO Lead/Senior PMO skillset Must have commercial experience working with Wealth/Asset Management industry This is a client facing role, must have experience working with end clients Planning experience Must have experience with technical teams Strong Agile methodology/Environment experience The interview process has begun, so if you believe you have the right experience then please get in touch ASAP!

Job Title Senior Account Manager - Digital Marketing Job Summary Our client is a leading marketing agency who are on the search for a Senior Account Manager to join the team! The agency represents some of the most established and successful restaurant brands in the business alongside a range of up and coming independents, helping them all with their communication strategy. If you're looking to join a forward-thinking digital agency with an incredible reputation, friendly and collaborative workplace culture and somewhere you can really grow and develop in your career - get in touch! Overview of role As an Account Manager, you will oversee a collection of restaurant projects, managing respective team members depending on the brief, and delivering on campaign plans, which usually involve a combination of services. The role is ideally suited to an all-rounder who has experience across press, social, or an in-house background in PR, Social Media and Digital Marketing, but the role is potentially open to serious foodies who have managerial or strong FOH experience, who want to make a career move. You will have to be extremely organised and confident managing both clients and team members and be comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment where multi-tasking is essential. Location & Workplace Policy London Hybrid working, -2-3 days in office Salary £40,000 - £50,000 Major Players are the UK's leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we've consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. Contact We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit:

Freelance Art Director / Designer - Loyalty Program & CRM Location: Hybrid - London Contract: 6-8 months Day Rate: £400-£500 (Inside IR35) We're looking for a freelance Art Director / Designer to join a Global Shopper Marketing team on an exciting Loyalty Program & CRM project. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a world-renowned brand, crafting engaging digital CRM content that connects with shoppers and families. What You'll Do: Deliver world-class CRM content that enhances shopper engagement. Apply high-level brand standards across the CRM eco-system. Champion data-driven creative, with a strong focus on testing and integration. Advocate for best-in-class CRM practices, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to create seamless, shopper-centric experiences.

A large global agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to work on a high-profile tobacco/vape account. This role requires a highly experienced project manager with a strong agency background and expertise across integrated channels. The ideal candidate will be confident, proactive, and able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing project timelines, budgets, and resources while ensuring seamless collaboration between creative, strategy, and account teams. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deliverables meet client expectations and are completed on time and within scope. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to problem-solve and adapt to changing priorities. This role starts ASAP on an initial one-month contract, with the potential to extend on a rolling basis. The position offers a day rate of £325 and follows a hybrid working model, requiring attendance at the Birmingham office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

Head of Client Services Job Summary An exciting opportunity to play a key role in building a world-class in-house agency from the ground up. This newly formed leadership role is designed for an experienced Head of Client Services who can shape the agency's capabilities, establish best-in-class processes, and drive collaboration across brand, marketing, and local market teams. You will be instrumental in setting the agency's strategic direction, ensuring we deliver high-quality, insight-driven work that meets business objectives. As part of a growing team, you will help define how we work, foster a high-performing culture, and position the agency as an indispensable creative partner across multiple international markets. Reporting Line & Team Scope This role reports into the Head of the in-house agency. As a senior leadership position, the Head of Client Services will lead a team of 13 people and be part of a wider in-house agency team of 40+ across the UK, NL, IT, PL, and CZ. Key Responsibilities Lead and grow the in-house agency's client services team, ensuring consistent year-over-year expansion. Build and maintain strong relationships with global stakeholders, marketing teams, and external partners. Act as a trusted advisor to brand teams, ensuring the agency is seen as a go-to creative partner. Champion creative excellence and ensure all work is insight-driven, high quality, and meets business objectives. Drive collaboration between brand, marketing, and creative teams to ensure seamless project execution. Help define and implement best-in-class ways of working that streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Work closely with Operations to ensure projects are well-resourced, but not directly responsible for financial management or resourcing. Skills & Experience 8-10 years of experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles. Proven track record of working with both global and local markets. Background in FMCG or related industries is advantageous. Proven experience managing TTL (Through The Line) campaigns. Experience working with an in-house agency or strong integrated agency background. Strong ability to drive change, implement new processes, and inspire teams. What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months In your first year, you'll have built your team from the ground up, creating genuine, trusted partnerships with brand teams and their global markets. The in-house agency will be seen as an indispensable creative partner. Your team will be thriving-clear on their roles, delivering seamless client service, and pushing work to be bold, effective, and creatively excellent. You'll have helped streamline ways of working, ensuring smooth collaboration between brand teams and creative while keeping the focus on delivering impactful creative across multiple channels. By the end of 12 months, the agency will feel like the place where brilliant creative happens, relationships are strong, and brands see the value of what we do. Salary & Benefits £75,000 - £85,000 DOE The chance to build and shape an agency that challenges industry norms. Global exposure and opportunities. A collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment with access to extensive resources. Career development opportunities within a fast-growing business.

Freelance Graphic Designer - Luxury Hospitality London / Hybrid 4-5 months (Starting Next Week) Competitive Day Rate We're seeking a freelance Graphic Designer to work on a high-end luxury hospitality and residential project in the Middle East. This fast-paced role involves branding, brochures, and web design for an exclusive, sustainability-focused development. What You'll Do: Develop branding and marketing materials for a luxury hospitality project. Design brochures, presentations, and web assets to reflect ultra-premium aesthetics. Ensure all visuals align with high-end brand standards and storytelling. What We're Looking For: Strong design experience in branding, print, and web. A luxury-focused portfolio (hospitality, real estate, lifestyle). Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and fast-paced project delivery .

Super exciting opportunity for a Freelance E-Commerce & Optimisation Manager to join a unique & leading home brand, at a time of huge growth. This role is 2 days per week. They are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, immediately available candidate to join their team ASAP and get stuck in. Key Responsibilities Organic Growth & Conversion Optimisation: Improve on-site user experience (UX) and conversion rate optimisation (CRO) to increase revenue and engagement. Manage and coordinate updates with external web development agencies to enhance site speed, user experience, and feature rollouts. Develop a data-driven testing roadmap for A/B testing, heatmaps, and session recordings to reduce friction across the omnichannel journey. Own the SEO strategy (technical and content) to drive organic traffic growth and search ranking improvements. Digital PR & Affiliates: Ensure earned media placements drive traffic and SEO value by acquiring backlinks, improving affiliate conversion rates, and increasing digital press mentions and domain authority. Track performance metrics such as referral traffic, cost per acquisition (CPA), and affiliate growth. eCommerce & UX Optimisation: Oversee desktop UX improvements including navigation, homepage design, site search, and checkout flow enhancements. Implement mobile-first design strategies to enhance touch interactions, page speed, and mobile conversion rates. Monitor key performance indicators such as time on page, checkout abandonment rates, conversion rate by traffic source, as well as CAC, LTV, and ROAS. Digital Paid Media: Lead and optimise the referral programme by testing referral incentives, tracking referral-driven revenue, and refining customer segmentation. Support digital paid media teams with insights and landing page optimisation to improve customer acquisition costs (CAC), return on ad spend (ROAS), and lifetime value (LTV). Familiarity with affiliate marketing strategies and referral programmes. Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to support technical SEO improvements. Skills & Experience Proven experience in eCommerce, CRO, SEO, and UX optimisation. Strong knowledge of Shopify, Google Analytics, and A/B testing tools (e.g., Google Optimize, Hotjar, VWO). Ability to manage external web developers and coordinate site updates. Deep understanding of SEO best practices (technical and content), including keyword research, link building, and content optimisation. Experience in data-driven decision-making, CRO methodologies, and user behaviour analysis. Strong analytical mindset with expertise in tracking attribution, conversion rates, and funnel performance. Salary & Benefits : Depending on experience but within the freelance equivalent of 50K-55K per annum Location & Workplace Policy 2-3 days per week in offices in Central London