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(Exec → Sr Exec → Manager → Sr Manager → Director)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 17th April 2026

Salary: Dependant on experience

The Role:

An exciting opportunity to work in the Production dept for a stop frame feature Aardman Animations.  3^rd AD is an integral role within the Production Team.  The Production Team are responsible for creating a well-motivated and organised working environment to support the creative process.  The role requires excellent awareness of the needs of the studio environment; good organizational skills and the ability to ensure tasks are completed efficiently to the required standard in calm and courteous manner.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will directly support the 1^st and 2^nd AD on the studio floor by liaising with all departments to ensure correct assets are on set for frame ups and director visits.

You will ensure units are prepped for shooting and animators have everything they need on set to minimise turnaround times.

We are looking for someone with previous Runner/3^rd AD production experience. Experience using Word and Excel are essential and reasonable computer skills are necessary. Previous stop motion experience is desirable.

Please see a full role profile below.

We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted. Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your Cover Letter or relevant supporting documents.

Closing Date for applications is Thursday 18^th December 2025

About Aardman:

Aardman is an independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games and interactive entertainment.

Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.

In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee Owned organisation, ensuring that the studio remains independent and securing the creative legacy and culture of the company for the future.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Charter is our commitment to building a workforce that is truly reflective of society, underpinned by the belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in delivering on our mission: to create entertainment for all and to be the most inspirational animation company in the world. We welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs.  We’ve signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to make workplaces age-friendly, and Aardman is also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Hours: Part-time (15 hours a week)

About the Earworm

Earworm is an exciting and fast-growing podcast agency specialising in producing high-quality audio content for B2B businesses, including FTSE250 and enterprise clients. 

We work closely with ambitious brands to help them tell their stories, engage their audiences, and level up their marketing through compelling podcasts and audio programmes. 

As a funded start-up, we’re at a pivotal moment in our growth journey, offering a unique opportunity to join the founding team and play a central role in defining how we scale and deliver excellence.

About the Role

We’re looking for someone to support our busy podcast agency in a range of tasks, included but not limited to:

• The recording of our podcasts on the web platform Riverside.fm.
• Researching guests & guest outreach
• Updating internal project management systems
• Podcast admin

This role is ideal for someone who’s eager to learn, comfortable with creative tools, and excited about how podcasts are made from start to finish.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across the full production pipeline, working closely with producers and editors to deliver polished, high-quality episodes.

The hours will depend on the production schedule so may vary.

Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Recording & Session Support

• Assist with remote recordings, making sure that everything is set up properly to ensure a quality recording
• Help troubleshoot basic technical issues for hosts and guests (mics, headphones, internet, environment).
• Download recording files and save in the post-production folders.

• Pass on any production notes to the editor

Quality Control

• Listen through episodes and flag issues like clipping, reverb, mic rustle, or inconsistent levels.

Publishing & Asset Prep

• Support producers in drafting show notes and other assets required for episode
• Upload episodes and assets to hosting platforms (Co-Host, Captivate, Spotify, YouTube).

General Support

• Maintain organised project folders and backups.
• Updating our project tracker – Podplanner
• Researching guests for a variety of podcasts

What You’ll Learn

• Professional podcast workflows from recording to delivery.
• How to engineer high-quality audio for branded, interview, and narrative shows.
• Real client management and production pipeline insight.
• How to collaborate with producers, editors, and creative teams.
  

  To Apply

• Please email a short cover letter and CV to [email protected]
  If you have any examples to audio/video production work, please include links.

Reporting to the Digital Activation Manager and working closely with the PPC Specialist, this role is responsible for delivering performance-driven campaigns across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and emerging channels. The Paid Social Executive will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure campaigns are aligned with broader marketing strategies and activity.

For a full list of job responsibilities, please see the attached job description.

Working closely with the Creative Director and team leads, you’ll support the development of innovative products and packaging, guide designers across multiple categories, and help shape the visual direction of our ever-growing ranges. This role is a blend of leadership, creativity and craft – we’re looking for someone who can inspire the team and confidently jump into the work when needed.

What you’ll do:

• Develop exciting, engaging and commercially strong creative for toys, craft kits, and children’s products
• Collaborate on new brands, packaging directions and visual identities
• Give clear, kind and constructive feedback across multiple teams
• Mentor designers and support their growth in a positive, inclusive environment
• Bring inspiration, trends and fresh thinking into the studio
• Work hands-on when needed – from rough concepts to refined artwork
• Help teams manage a high volume of fast-moving projects with clarity and calm
• Partner with the Creative Director, studio management and other departments to ensure cohesive delivery

As Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships with a handful of retained clients. You’ll be their first port of call for new requests, monthly check-ins, and anything else that helps their store (and business) thrive. Internally, you’ll help keep briefs clear, timelines tight, and communication flowing between clients and the team.

There’s a real opportunity here to be an integral part of the agency team as we look to achieve our ambitious growth plans.

We’re a creative tech studio on a mission to craft extraordinary digital experiences that have a positive impact on people and planet. 😘🌍

We’re looking for an experienced UX Designer, Researcher and mentor who can turn complexity into clarity and bring human-centred, insight-driven design to life!

We’re looking for someone who can turn complex ideas into clear, purposeful, and beautiful digital products. You’ll guide projects from concept to delivery, love solving problems through design, care about craft and impact in equal measure, and be curious about how emerging tech can stay human and ethical.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you

You’ll be responsible for building and optimising campaigns that drive measurable results – from product launches to ecommerce performance and brand awareness. You’ll bring strong platform knowledge, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to turn data into action. This is a great opportunity to work in a high-performance, passionate, and collaborative team at the forefront of cycling media.

As Account Director, you’ll be responsible for ensuring exceptional quality across all our services, consistently meeting (and exceeding) client expectations, and effectively addressing their business challenges and opportunities. You’ll drive profitable client relationships, identifying and growing accounts where appropriate.

A key aspect of your role will involve leading and inspiring internal teams and bringing out the best in those around you, both within the agency and externally. Your strong client liaison skills are critical, as you’ll need to naturally build and maintain strong, lasting relationships.

Personality matters greatly for this position, we’re seeking someone strategic, positive, and unflappable. You must comfortably manage a high volume of diverse projects, seamlessly switching between fast-paced deliverables and longer-term strategic initiatives. Additionally, you’ll bring enough experience and confidence to thoughtfully interrogate briefs, ensuring clarity and purpose from the outset.

This is a freelance, project based role. After an initial conversation, if it feels like a good fit, we will start you on a project so we can see how we work together.

What you will be doing (depending on the project)

• Designing and building Webflow sites (Lumos framework preferred but not essential)
• Working with Figma files, components and variables
• Helping with UI layouts and design details
• Adding considered interactions and animation
• Creating clean, thoughtful and well crafted work
• Working directly with the Creative Director

This is a freelance, project based role. We will have an initial conversation and, if the fit feels right, start you on a project to get a sense of how we work together. If it goes well there will be opportunity for on-going collaboration.

You will work directly with the Creative Director across a mix of brand identity projects for clients in architecture, hospitality and creative sectors.

What you will be doing (depending on the project)

• Creating brand identities from early concepts to final delivery
• Developing design systems, style guides and visual foundations
• Exploring logos, typography, colour, layout and brand worlds
• Producing well crafted print and digital assets
• Supporting brand decks and visual presentations
• Adding simple motion or animation where relevant
• Working closely with the Creative Director throughout the process

Description

You’ll work closely with our Creative and Partnership Directors to grow accounts, identify opportunities, and ensure our work remains emotionally powerful, effective, and aligned with both client goals and agency ambitions – unafraid to ask the questions that make the work better. 

Experience working with tech (SaaS, financial, AI, climate) brands is a real advantage, helping you navigate complex challenges with curiosity, rigour, and confidence. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we enter a new 3 year growth plan.Our client base is solid and varied, encompassing a diverse range of sectors, including both B2B and e-commerce. You’ll play a key role in shaping our organic search offering, driving innovation, and leading the way in how we deliver SEO in a rapidly changing search landscape — from traditional search engines to gaining visibility across emerging AI and GEO platforms.

We’re looking for someone who’s not just passionate about SEO, but also ready to influence how it evolves — both within Loom and for our clients.

The Role

As our Head of SEO and Organic, you’ll lead the development and delivery of impactful SEO and GEO strategies that drive real business results for our clients. You’ll oversee and inspire a small team initially, with the opportunity to grow and shape that team over the coming years.

Reporting into a member of our Senior Leadership Team, this role is perfect for someone with strong strategic and leadership experience who’s ready to step up, take ownership, and help define the future of organic search at Loom.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic SEO Leadership

• Onboard new clients, immersing yourself in their needs and developing a tailored organic strategy that aims to deliver visibility for their audiences
• Develop and implement high-impact, long-term SEO strategies tailored to client goals and industry opportunities. Expect a combination of delivery and delegation.
• Oversee and support keyword research and competitor analysis across diverse sectors and niche markets. Collaborate and inform a content strategy.
• Ensure consistent delivery of SEO campaigns that meet Loom’s quality standards and achieve measurable results.
• Lead intent-based and large-scale keyword research projects, and guide team members through complex or specialist areas.
• Take full ownership of campaign performance and client results.

Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Champion the role of SEO and GEO internally and externally, positioning Loom as a leader in the organic space.
• Keep up-to-date with industry changes and new opportunities for innovation and future-proofing our service
• Continuously evolve our organic offering, keeping it relevant in an era of AI and evolving search behaviours.
• Define and communicate Loom’s SEO value proposition, both to clients and the internal team.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools for technical SEO and scalable content creation — while ensuring human expertise remains at the core of impactful, business-critical work.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Build trusted relationships with clients and help them understand the value of SEO.
• Secure buy-in from key client stakeholders by clearly communicating strategies, insights, and results.
• Collaborate closely with Loom’s technical SEO specialist, content writers, and other organic team members to deliver seamless, multi-channel campaigns.

Team & Process Development

• Manage and mentor one SEO team member, fostering a culture of collaboration, commitment and high performance. Provide quality assurance to ensure Loom is delivering to the highest standards. Opportunity to grow the team over time.
• Shape and refine internal processes to ensure efficiency and excellence in delivery.
• Closely collaborate with Head of Content and team to achieve alignment, shape our service and deliver the most impactful service to clients
• Support new business efforts by contributing to proposals, pitches, and strategic recommendations.

In this role, you will be working closely with other members of the development team to keep on top of WordPress maintenance and support tickets. The successful candidate is expected to have a number of live example WordPress sites to talk through during the interview process, preferably these would include some form of complex functionality.

As well as maintaining WordPress-driven sites there is also scope for learning new technologies and expanding your skillset further. We want our team members to be constantly learning and therefore we always have internal projects which push our skills. We are also always on the lookout for conferences / talks for team members to attend.

We are an office first agency with the expectation of being on site 3 days per week, as we look to grow and embed our culture being on site is an important requirement.

Fully-remote applications or anyone outside of the UK will not be reviewed.

Recent projects include:

• Zuken
• Centre for Sustainable Energy
• Spike Island
• SS Great Britain
• The Grand Appeal
• Bristol Pride
• ForrestBrown
• Positive News
• Holburne
• The Institute of Physics
• Unlimit Health
• Open Planet

A typical day for the candidate and their accountability

• Communicating with clients to make sure their support issues can be resolved.
• Monitoring our bug tracking system and responding to issues in a timely manner.
• Keeping sites up to date with WP core and plugin updates and resolving any update conflicts.
• Being able to respond to server issues and hosting questions.
• Helping provision and deploy new web projects. You should be able to handle all server and domain related questions yourself.
• Supporting the development team to help improve local development environment improvements and helping their rollout.

What will you be doing?

If you love science and education and want to share your ability, enthusiasm and experience, this exciting opportunity to join our Education team may be for you.

We The Curious welcomes over 70,000 school visitors a year – offering two floors of hands-on science experience along with our broad Education program of Workshops, Shows and Theme Days.

As Education Communicator you will be part of the team responsible for designing and delivering the Education programme of We The Curious, focusing mainly on a school audience but including other audience groups too.

Who We Are

UM is the media division of McCann Bristol, which in turn is part of McCann Worldgroup, a global agency network that delivers culture-shaping work for some of the worlds biggest brands.

We’re a team of passionate media specialists, creatives, strategists, and engineers from a wide mix of backgrounds. But there’s a lot that unites us – like caring deeply about everything we make. And though our skillsets are wide, and our process knowledge is deep, we are all still learning every day.

We’re an award winning business, including Euro Effies most effective global agency, Cannes Network of the Year, Campaign’s European Integrated Agency of the Year, not to mention McCann Central’s haul of awards in recent years at Cannes Lions, Clios, One Show, D&AD, LIAs, Golden Drum & Creative Circle Awards. So, creativity really is at the forefront of everything we do.

Main duties

• Manage the planning, buying, and implementation of digital media campaigns across managed and self-service digital platforms – display (including video and mobile), social media, and search
• Managing programmatic media campaigns end-to-end, designing strategies and recommending appropriate tactics to deliver against brand awareness, engagement or conversion objectives
• Demonstrating in-depth programmatic knowledge, primarily through client campaign build
• Implementing campaigns including set-up, launch, trafficking, and optimisation in media buying platforms (DSPs) as well as creative asset management
• Managing day-to-day optimisations, pacing, and reporting of campaigns against key metrics, forecasting spend and ensuring optimal performance and efficiencies
• Reporting across multiple clients, providing insightful analysis and recommendations
• Preparation of detailed and accurate digital media schedules in Excel as well as compelling PowerPoint presentations for client meetings
• Monitoring and reconciling campaigns, ensuring accuracy and commercial accountability
• Working closely with media vendors and tech partners in the execution of plans and building strong working relationships
• Collaborate closely with the wider media department to produce truly integrated media plans

The role is based in our Bristol office with hybrid working available.

Fanatic

We are a creative digital agency with in-house Design, Development and Digital Marketing teams.

We’re expanding rapidly, and it would be great to find someone who wants to develop while we develop the business and the team. We are a very fun and social team, with plenty of events throughout the year. A good work-life balance is key.

Fanatic Digital Marketing Team Overview

Fanatic has an established digital marketing team, delivering SEO, CRO, paid media, email, content creation, organic social services, and digital marketing consultancy to a diverse set of clients.

We work within finance, e-commerce, recruitment, health, events, restaurants, and more at a local, national, and international level. We have a team with a diverse skill set, including content creation, marketing data analysis, SEO, CRO, paid media and technical optimisation skills, among others.

About this role

This role supports the delivery of effective paid media campaigns for a variety of clients through precise planning, execution, and analysis of results to ensure our diverse range of clients achieve their goals.

This role will involve a wide range of skills, including planning, setting up, and optimising campaigns on Google Ads, Bing Ads, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. You’ll speak to clients regularly to update them on progress and results. You will always receive credit for your great work from within Fanatic and directly from the client. You will also work with the in-house designers and developers to implement more extensive changes needed to support the paid media work.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, and optimise paid media campaigns across various platforms.
• Utilise various analytical tools to evaluate competitor activity and identify growth opportunities.
• Carry out accurate reporting, analysis, and research for existing and new paid media accounts.
• Create comprehensive paid media proposals for new clients.
• Regular communication with clients to understand their business needs and KPIs, and to update them on progress, results, and next steps.
• Create monthly performance reports using Looker Studio.
• Support the other members of the digital team.
• Work closely with the design and development teams.

Job Accountabilities

Client partnership:

• Build deep, long-term partnerships with our clients.
• Personally lead a number of key client relationships.
• Oversee the management of our client portfolio, ensuring we deliver quality work on brief, on time and on budget.
• Lead our client development programme to ensure we are effectively cross-selling and upselling our services to existing clients to increase average project spend and overall revenue.
• Develop robust formal and informal programmes to assess and monitor client satisfaction on an ongoing basis.
• Proactively seek continuous improvement in our client service standards.
• Contribute to and/or lead key pitches and proposals to win new clients.
• Champion Stratton Craig and raise awareness of our offer through our own events and networking.

Head of Client Services:

• Drive strong commercial performance of client accounts, ensuring work is delivered profitably and in line with agreed estimates.
• Monitor and analyse utilisation, recoverability and project profitability, using insights to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with the team to identify and embed process improvements that drive efficiency, scalability and profitability.
• Translate financial and utilisation data into clear actions, coaching the team on best practices for managing scope, budgets and timelines.
• Champion a culture of commercial awareness across the client services function, balancing creativity and client satisfaction with sustainable, profitable growth.

People management:

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing Client Services team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear objectives, coaching and regular feedback to ensure team members achieve individual and collective performance goals.
• Oversee resource allocation, workload balance and professional development to support both client needs and employee growth.
• Drive talent management initiatives, including recruitment, onboarding, succession planning and retention of top performers.
• Champion employee engagement and wellbeing, creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
• Manage performance issues proactively and fairly, ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation.

Business management:

• As a member of our Senior Management Team, report on client results, risks and opportunities as well as team development at our monthly SMT meetings – and then drive relevant actions forward.
• Alongside our CEO, lead the recruitment and induction of new team members.
• Alongside our Commercial team, ensure live contracts are in place for all clients.
• Regularly meet with the team to review loading and take measures to mitigate challenges and maximise utilisation, productivity and profitability.

Performance measurements

• Client satisfaction
• Growth in client spend
• Project profitability
• High win record with new clients

About Stratton Craig

From our office in Bristol, we help our clients to win through exceptional copywriting services, content strategy, content writing and language consultancy. In everything we write, we focus on the effect our words will have on the people who read them.

Every day, our copywriting agency helps clients increase their reach, launch new products and services, grow trust and understanding, build a digital presence or stand apart in their sector. The best copywriters do more than write: they open minds and open doors. We exist to ensure our clients achieve amazing business outcomes through the strategies, thinking and words we provide.

We work with some of the most dynamic businesses globally, writing across all formats and channels. This includes writing a number of annual and sustainability reports each year for clients in sectors including financial services, logistics, technology, retail and healthcare.

A member of the Positive Change Group, we are trusted partners to some of the world’s leading brands and business.

Stratton Craig form part of the recently founded Positive Change Group, a collective of like-minded specialist agencies with a shared ambition to help bold and visionary businesses spark positive change.

By helping them define and communicate their purpose, strategy, culture and performance – the Positive Change Group is helping businesses inspire trust, build strong stakeholder relationships and create long-term value for the people who matter most.

Come Join Us!
Joining Stratton Craig and The Positive Change Group means becoming part of an inclusive, dynamic community where your talents are nurtured, and your career can thrive. With competitive salaries, hybrid working, and continuous professional development, you’ll not only grow but also have the opportunity to make a difference every day, shaping the future of communications – and having fun along the way.

We pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We foster a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best work and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

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Our Strategy team have a mix of skills, including copywriting, filmmaking, digital comms, and brand and marketing experience, bound together by a creative mindset. Whatever your background, you’ll be a trend spotter, conceptual thinker, and creative leader who is able to drive projects and seek out new opportunities. You might be a senior or mid-weight looking to progress.

A typical day could involve:

Devising strategies

Conducting research and trend analysis, participating in brainstorming workshops, mapping out customer journeys, writing in-depth briefs to guide our creative teams, and scoping the best formats and channels to meet a client’s objectives.

Leading on projects

Collaborating with the content, design, film, and interactive and immersive teams to turn insights into compelling creative work. Not shying away from being the creative lead on projects and getting stuck into high-profile campaigns – from product launches to thought leadership brand communication – that will shape the opinions of global audiences.

Creating new opportunities 

Keeping on top of new channels and content formats to influence the agency’s output. Identifying new growth opportunities and preparing inspirational pitches.

Getting us noticed 

Building on our reputation to attract new clients and the best talent, through branded content and awards entries.