Blue State
What to know Execute innovative marketing strategy through a diverse channel mix, for leading NGOs, charities and brands. As an Associate Director in the Paid Media Team, you'll oversee the execution of digital advertising campaigns across clients ranging from leading UK and global charities and UN bodies, to global brands and their CSR programmes. You will know how to drive strong performance metrics for clients, whilst thinking holistically about the brand and how these metrics contribute to wider conversation about marketing budgets and long-term growth objectives. You will be a senior member of our media practice in London, supporting the Media Director in shaping processes and innovating our client channel mix to drive results. This may be the right role for you if you're someone who is equally strategic, creative, and analytical. Switching seamlessly from a client presentation to writing an insightful analysis of campaign performance, and rolling up your sleeves to launch advertising campaigns in new platforms are no big deal for you. You're used to spending most of your day speaking in acronyms - terms like CPA, DSP, VTR, and ROAS are a natural part of your vocabulary - and you know how to explain them to clients and colleagues. You will use your depth of experience to inform your work but also use your curiosity to keep ahead of the changing sector in order to ensure we're innovating for our clients wherever possible. The company Blue State is a purpose-driven agency. We partner with leading causes, brands, and campaigns and create real change. From UNHCR, AARP, and Doctors Without Borders to Amnesty International and Oxfam, we transform how brands and causes raise money, influence policy, build platforms, and grow communities of supporters. Led by the most creative and analytical minds from the political, nonprofit, and brand worlds, Blue State is an independent agency in the US and London. A day in the life: Translate clients' strategic visions into media objectives and KPIs to accomplish a wide range of client objectives including direct response (lead gen and fundraising), awareness, persuasion, and advocacy. Analyse ongoing and historical performance data to identify opportunities for improvement, make strategic recommendations, and generate reporting and insights to drive optimisation. Have a strong POV on measurement, attribution, and conversion tracking, and apply that knowledge to strategic recommendations and ongoing campaign management. Participate in (and frequently lead) client-facing interactions - you'll be the subject-matter expert for the platforms you manage. Plan, build, manage, and optimise media campaigns across multiple platforms, and oversee others in the team across multiple accounts to ensure media buying is efficient, effective and compliant. Work collaboratively with other internal or external teams, including media planners, strategists, account directors, designers, and analysts, to produce campaigns, creative ideas, audience and target recommendations, and experimental designs. Be an internal and external thought leader and help keep us up to date with the latest digital media trends by maintaining relationships with media partners, and engaging in media R&D projects, writing blog posts, and participating on panels. The team As part of the Media team, you'll work closely with a cross-disciplinary group of Blue State employees on various projects. London is a small and close-knit team, where everyone has an opportunity to shape new approaches, grow and learn from their colleagues, and take advantage of a personal development fund to stretch their skills even further. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring charities, ambitious brands and passionate advocacy and social change campaigns. What we offer: Unlimited time off (inclusive of sick, personal and vacation days) $1,250 annual in professional development funds (local equivalent) Fully subsidised health and dental insurance for employees (subject to tax) Generous pension match via salary sacrifice Generous paid holiday schedule Parental leave policy for up to 32.5 week of coverage at full pay, inclusive of all genders and supporting a range of family structures Group Income Protection (GIP) Group Life Assurance (GLA) Optional holiday travel insurance Pre-tax season ticket loans Cycle to work (up to £2000) Remote work flexibility We approach in-office working with a hybrid model, with presence in our office required at two days per week. Some things we're looking for: 6-8 years experience in a hands-on paid media planning and buying role using a mix of digital channels (Social, Search, Display, Video, Audio, etc) Demonstrated experience translating client business goals into cohesive media strategies and specific KPIs, and a record executing campaigns that delivered on those goals. Experience working with non-profits, with fundraising and/or income objectives within paid media campaigns. Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects on time, within budget, and meet performance goals. High proficiency with digital advertising platforms - you've demonstrated a level of mastery of paid social, paid search, and/or programmatic trading - as well as Google Analytics and other measurement platforms Exceptional attention to detail, especially with regards to campaign setup and trafficking, QA, and reporting. Ability to adapt to new situations, solve problems on the fly, and communicate with those around you. A shared passion and curiosity for delivering change. This includes comfort with ambiguity, a restlessness that resists the status quo, and a commitment to quality that ensures we're always making progress. At Blue State, diversity is a necessity, not a nice-to-have. We encourage those from underrepresented communities - women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. Even if you don't think your current skill set checks every box, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you. Blue State is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible application and interview process. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, including the use of AI tools throughout the hiring process, please contact us by an email with the subject line: Accommodation Request to get started. Your privacy is important to us. You can find out more information on how we handle your data for recruiting purposes in our Privacy Policy for Recruitment .
What to know Execute innovative marketing strategy through a diverse channel mix, for leading NGOs, charities and brands. As an Associate Director in the Paid Media Team, you'll oversee the execution of digital advertising campaigns across clients ranging from leading UK and global charities and UN bodies, to global brands and their CSR programmes. You will know how to drive strong performance metrics for clients, whilst thinking holistically about the brand and how these metrics contribute to wider conversation about marketing budgets and long-term growth objectives. You will be a senior member of our media practice in London, supporting the Media Director in shaping processes and innovating our client channel mix to drive results. This may be the right role for you if you're someone who is equally strategic, creative, and analytical. Switching seamlessly from a client presentation to writing an insightful analysis of campaign performance, and rolling up your sleeves to launch advertising campaigns in new platforms are no big deal for you. You're used to spending most of your day speaking in acronyms - terms like CPA, DSP, VTR, and ROAS are a natural part of your vocabulary - and you know how to explain them to clients and colleagues. You will use your depth of experience to inform your work but also use your curiosity to keep ahead of the changing sector in order to ensure we're innovating for our clients wherever possible. The company Blue State is a purpose-driven agency. We partner with leading causes, brands, and campaigns and create real change. From UNHCR, AARP, and Doctors Without Borders to Amnesty International and Oxfam, we transform how brands and causes raise money, influence policy, build platforms, and grow communities of supporters. Led by the most creative and analytical minds from the political, nonprofit, and brand worlds, Blue State is an independent agency in the US and London. A day in the life: Translate clients' strategic visions into media objectives and KPIs to accomplish a wide range of client objectives including direct response (lead gen and fundraising), awareness, persuasion, and advocacy. Analyse ongoing and historical performance data to identify opportunities for improvement, make strategic recommendations, and generate reporting and insights to drive optimisation. Have a strong POV on measurement, attribution, and conversion tracking, and apply that knowledge to strategic recommendations and ongoing campaign management. Participate in (and frequently lead) client-facing interactions - you'll be the subject-matter expert for the platforms you manage. Plan, build, manage, and optimise media campaigns across multiple platforms, and oversee others in the team across multiple accounts to ensure media buying is efficient, effective and compliant. Work collaboratively with other internal or external teams, including media planners, strategists, account directors, designers, and analysts, to produce campaigns, creative ideas, audience and target recommendations, and experimental designs. Be an internal and external thought leader and help keep us up to date with the latest digital media trends by maintaining relationships with media partners, and engaging in media R&D projects, writing blog posts, and participating on panels. The team As part of the Media team, you'll work closely with a cross-disciplinary group of Blue State employees on various projects. London is a small and close-knit team, where everyone has an opportunity to shape new approaches, grow and learn from their colleagues, and take advantage of a personal development fund to stretch their skills even further. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring charities, ambitious brands and passionate advocacy and social change campaigns. What we offer: Unlimited time off (inclusive of sick, personal and vacation days) $1,250 annual in professional development funds (local equivalent) Fully subsidised health and dental insurance for employees (subject to tax) Generous pension match via salary sacrifice Generous paid holiday schedule Parental leave policy for up to 32.5 week of coverage at full pay, inclusive of all genders and supporting a range of family structures Group Income Protection (GIP) Group Life Assurance (GLA) Optional holiday travel insurance Pre-tax season ticket loans Cycle to work (up to £2000) Remote work flexibility We approach in-office working with a hybrid model, with presence in our office required at two days per week. Some things we're looking for: 6-8 years experience in a hands-on paid media planning and buying role using a mix of digital channels (Social, Search, Display, Video, Audio, etc) Demonstrated experience translating client business goals into cohesive media strategies and specific KPIs, and a record executing campaigns that delivered on those goals. Experience working with non-profits, with fundraising and/or income objectives within paid media campaigns. Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects on time, within budget, and meet performance goals. High proficiency with digital advertising platforms - you've demonstrated a level of mastery of paid social, paid search, and/or programmatic trading - as well as Google Analytics and other measurement platforms Exceptional attention to detail, especially with regards to campaign setup and trafficking, QA, and reporting. Ability to adapt to new situations, solve problems on the fly, and communicate with those around you. A shared passion and curiosity for delivering change. This includes comfort with ambiguity, a restlessness that resists the status quo, and a commitment to quality that ensures we're always making progress. At Blue State, diversity is a necessity, not a nice-to-have. We encourage those from underrepresented communities - women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between - to apply. Even if you don't think your current skill set checks every box, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you. Blue State is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible application and interview process. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, including the use of AI tools throughout the hiring process, please contact us by an email with the subject line: Accommodation Request to get started. Your privacy is important to us. You can find out more information on how we handle your data for recruiting purposes in our Privacy Policy for Recruitment .
Zachary Daniels Recruitment
Data Analyst (Excel & Operational Insight) Cheadle Onsite 30,000 - 35,000 + wide range of benefits/discounts Retail/FMCG This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, high-volume business operating within the retail and FMCG space. The organisation is scaling rapidly, with data sitting at the heart of decision-making across the business. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you'll play a key role in turning data into actionable insights that drive efficiency, improve performance, and support commercial decision-making across multiple teams. The Role Build, maintain and enhance Excel models used across finance and operations Analyse large datasets using Excel to identify trends, inconsistencies and opportunities Produce regular, Excel-based reporting to support operational and financial performance Identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities through detailed data analysis Clean, validate and structure data within Excel to ensure accuracy and usability Use advanced Excel functions (Pivot Tables, Lookups, data manipulation) to interrogate and interpret data Manipulate and transform raw data into structured formats suitable for reporting and analysis About You Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups, data manipulation) are essential Experience working with data in a commercial environment (Retail or FMCG preferred) Degree in a numerical or analytical field (e.g. Maths, Economics, Data, Business) is advantageous Confident working with large datasets and drawing meaningful conclusions Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity Proactive, curious and comfortable working in a fast-paced, onsite environment Able to communicate insights clearly and support decision-making across teams What's on Offer 30,000 - 35,000 salary Fully onsite working environment Staff discounts and additional benefits Opportunity to develop strong, practical Excel and data skills Clear progression as the business continues to grow Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BH35729
Data Analyst (Excel & Operational Insight) Cheadle Onsite 30,000 - 35,000 + wide range of benefits/discounts Retail/FMCG This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, high-volume business operating within the retail and FMCG space. The organisation is scaling rapidly, with data sitting at the heart of decision-making across the business. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you'll play a key role in turning data into actionable insights that drive efficiency, improve performance, and support commercial decision-making across multiple teams. The Role Build, maintain and enhance Excel models used across finance and operations Analyse large datasets using Excel to identify trends, inconsistencies and opportunities Produce regular, Excel-based reporting to support operational and financial performance Identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities through detailed data analysis Clean, validate and structure data within Excel to ensure accuracy and usability Use advanced Excel functions (Pivot Tables, Lookups, data manipulation) to interrogate and interpret data Manipulate and transform raw data into structured formats suitable for reporting and analysis About You Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups, data manipulation) are essential Experience working with data in a commercial environment (Retail or FMCG preferred) Degree in a numerical or analytical field (e.g. Maths, Economics, Data, Business) is advantageous Confident working with large datasets and drawing meaningful conclusions Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity Proactive, curious and comfortable working in a fast-paced, onsite environment Able to communicate insights clearly and support decision-making across teams What's on Offer 30,000 - 35,000 salary Fully onsite working environment Staff discounts and additional benefits Opportunity to develop strong, practical Excel and data skills Clear progression as the business continues to grow Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BH35729
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Operations Business Analyst - Fashion Retail Operations Business Analyst - Fashion Retail The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is 350 - 400 per day (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35) . The client is a multinational high-street retailer. Role Summary An outcome driven business analyst, delivering end to end process stability across product set up and PO management, inbound compliance, and query/SRNI resolution. Provide structure, controls, and cross functional alignment. Core Deliverables RACI clarity, SLA definition, control gate design, backlog reduction, process mapping, capability uplift, and cross functional governance. Key accountabilities of the role Inbound compliance: Align Ops, Supply Chain, Buying & Merchandising on roles, responsibilities and escalation paths Support Operations Executive PO and pricing validation controls: Identify whether discrepancies are system driven, training driven, or discipline driven. Recommend and implement improved validation controls to prevent SRNI issues. Data integrity controls: Diagnose root causes of recurring data issues (barcodes, manufacturer codes, pricing). Assess capability gaps in Buying teams and offshore teams. Define "what good looks like" for product set up post integration End-to-endBuyability and availability oversight Map e2e process and establish a cross functional view of buyability blockers and systemic failure points Set up weekly triage; define and embed ownership at each stage of process Query log reduction and process stabilisation: Diagnose why query lines remain high and where bottlenecks sit Work with Buying & Merchandising and Ops to clear backlog Recommend process or automation changes to prevent re-accumulation SRNI process strengthening for transition: Ensure Buying & Merchandising team is fully equipped to manage SRNI (Stock Received Not Invoiced) during and after transition Define transition process Identify and close gaps in data, process or capability Cross-functional integration & change delivery - drive structured problem-solving and ensure actions are delivered Key skills and experience Strong preference for Retail or Ecommerce industry experience Comfortable operating across functions and driving change Understanding of retail product lifecycle (e.g. product setup, PO creation, inbound logistics etc.) Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to map end-to-end processes Self-starter. Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively Excellent collaboration, communication and stakeholder management skills Operational pragmatism and hands-on delivery when required Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly comfortable using Microsoft Excel Experience using Netsuite or RITHUM CommerceHub is a plus not essential
Operations Business Analyst - Fashion Retail Operations Business Analyst - Fashion Retail The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working) . The duration of the contract is 6 months . The pay rate on offer is 350 - 400 per day (via Umbrella agency - inside IR35) . The client is a multinational high-street retailer. Role Summary An outcome driven business analyst, delivering end to end process stability across product set up and PO management, inbound compliance, and query/SRNI resolution. Provide structure, controls, and cross functional alignment. Core Deliverables RACI clarity, SLA definition, control gate design, backlog reduction, process mapping, capability uplift, and cross functional governance. Key accountabilities of the role Inbound compliance: Align Ops, Supply Chain, Buying & Merchandising on roles, responsibilities and escalation paths Support Operations Executive PO and pricing validation controls: Identify whether discrepancies are system driven, training driven, or discipline driven. Recommend and implement improved validation controls to prevent SRNI issues. Data integrity controls: Diagnose root causes of recurring data issues (barcodes, manufacturer codes, pricing). Assess capability gaps in Buying teams and offshore teams. Define "what good looks like" for product set up post integration End-to-endBuyability and availability oversight Map e2e process and establish a cross functional view of buyability blockers and systemic failure points Set up weekly triage; define and embed ownership at each stage of process Query log reduction and process stabilisation: Diagnose why query lines remain high and where bottlenecks sit Work with Buying & Merchandising and Ops to clear backlog Recommend process or automation changes to prevent re-accumulation SRNI process strengthening for transition: Ensure Buying & Merchandising team is fully equipped to manage SRNI (Stock Received Not Invoiced) during and after transition Define transition process Identify and close gaps in data, process or capability Cross-functional integration & change delivery - drive structured problem-solving and ensure actions are delivered Key skills and experience Strong preference for Retail or Ecommerce industry experience Comfortable operating across functions and driving change Understanding of retail product lifecycle (e.g. product setup, PO creation, inbound logistics etc.) Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to map end-to-end processes Self-starter. Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively Excellent collaboration, communication and stakeholder management skills Operational pragmatism and hands-on delivery when required Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly comfortable using Microsoft Excel Experience using Netsuite or RITHUM CommerceHub is a plus not essential
