Ops & Marketing Manager

Ops & Marketing manager

Our Company

We are a refreshingly effective PR and communications agency that solves complex communications problems by crafting stories and strategies that build trust, earn fandom and provoke action. Our integrated communications services are purpose-built for ambitiously disruptive organisations that positively change the world through groundbreaking ideas, technology or both.

Our Values

Hustle - We work smart to create exponential outcomes and embrace challenges like a zen warrior. 

Playful Curiosity - We're fascinated by the world around us, and enjoy channeling our curiosity to create new ways of doing things.

Always Growing - We strive to be better every day. 

Authenticity - We're thoroughly good people to work with and manifest our diverse spirit through compassion and candidness. 

The Role
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and multi-talented Ops and Marketing Manager to be the backbone of our vibrant and growing team. This pivotal role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations to actively contributing to our agency's marketing efforts, supporting our talent acquisition, and fostering a positive and engaged team culture. You will be a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders and will play a crucial role in driving efficiency and team cohesion. You need to be an all rounder, happy getting stuck in to challenges and creating effective solutions. 

We love what we do at Bud, so we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys creating a supportive and efficient environment and has a passion for contributing to the overall success of the agency. In return, you'll join an agency committed to challenger thinking, a tight-knit collaborative and fun culture and a vision to become the world's leading agency for challenger brands.

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in managing operations and administrative tasks, ideally within a dynamic agency setting.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging with various stakeholders.
• A genuine enjoyment of meeting and speaking with others. You will be candidates first point of contact with Bud so setting a great first impression is key.
• A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving and task management.
• Experience with copywriting, social media content, basic design and newsletter creation.
• Familiarity with the recruitment process and candidate management is desirable.
• A genuine interest in fostering a positive and engaged team culture.
• Proficiency in standard office software (Canva, Google Workspace, Slack etc.).

Responsibilities and Skills:

• Office Management: You will oversee many aspects of company operations ensuring a well-organised, efficient, and welcoming work environment. This includes managing supplies, vendor relationships, and office maintenance.
• Agency Marketing Support: You will contribute to the agency's marketing efforts by planning, writing, and distributing engaging newsletters, assisting with social media content creation, and researching and preparing award submissions.
• Talent Outreach & Candidate Management: You will proactively identify and reach out to potential talent, manage candidate communication, and assist with the initial stages of the recruitment process.
• HR & Team Support: You will support HR-related tasks, organise team birthdays and occasions, plan team events, and ensure timely reminders for internal processes like 15Five check-ins.
• Effective Organisation and Project Management Skills: You will manage multiple administrative and support tasks simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest standard.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: You will be a collaborative and communicative team player, able to build strong working relationships within the agency and with external partners.
• Brilliant Time Management: You will need to manage your time effectively to meet various responsibilities and contribute to a fast-paced agency environment.
• Proactive Problem Solving: You will identify and address potential issues proactively to ensure smooth office operations and team support.
• Attention to Detail: You will ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all administrative and support tasks.

More about Bud

• Join a supportive and collaborative work environment in an agency that – Just this year, we won PRCA's Workplace Champion award and were nominated three times in PR Week's Best Place to Work awards.
• We have a progressive range of benefits, including birthdays off, annual office closure, WFH desk fund, Continuous Learning Programme, mental health support, monthly early finishes, Snack Fridays, and many more.
• We're big on tech, and we use the latest tools, platforms, and apps to make our workplace as efficient, effective, and enjoyable as possible. 
• Enjoying what we do is as important as our commitment to excellence. We're a people-driven business with an uncompromising focus on building a curious, driven, collaborative team. 
• Inspiration comes from every direction. We've got a flat hierarchy where the best ideas win, no matter where they come from.