Senior Campaigns Manager, Quadrille (12-month FTC)
Quadrille are looking for an innovative and commercially driven Senior Campaigns Manager to cover a period of parental leave.
This this role will create industry-leading and audience focussed marketing and PR campaigns to amplify the reach of Quadrille books and authors. Our focus is on illustrated books, and this role will suit someone with an enthusiasm for food and lifestyle publishing.
The role is responsible for leading the marketing and PR strategy for the company’s Lifestyle publishing ‘Quad.’ There is also the possibility of line management, dependent on experience.
This position is part of the Quadrille Marketing & Communications team, and reports to the Head of Communications.
About Quadrille
Quadrille is a global, award-winning food and lifestyle publisher. We believe in the transformative power of books – our mission is to enrich readers’ lives, ignite creativity and spark conversations.
Our emphasis is on high-quality illustrated books with integrity and longevity. Home to experts, household names and bright new talent in everything from cookery to craft, lifestyle and gift, we combine cutting-edge design with inspiring content for audiences around the world.
Key Responsibilities
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Campaign management for allocated titles, creating and delivering plans that meet budget and have a clear conversion to sales.
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Lead on the marketing and PR strategy for Quadrille’s Lifestyle publishing ‘Quad.’
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Build media relationships across print, broadcast and online outlets, creating press materials and pitching.
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Collaborating with editorial, rights, and sales to develop strategy on launches.
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Communicating with and managing authors and agents, delivering a high level of author care.
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Support authors at events as required, and create and deliver sales-driving events for campaigns where appropriate.
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Generate ideas to further engage our online community, and grow database with key social media influencers.
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Foster and grow excellent relationships with brands, working with them on collaborations to amplify the reach of our campaigns.
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Brief and create image and video assets for campaigns.
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Ensure the development of Quadrille’s campaigns are mindful and makes a positive impact on critical social and public issues – such as sustainability, accessibility, inclusion and development.
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Contribute to ongoing discussions on how Quadrille can make a positive impact by working with all authors, media and brand partners and suppliers with whom the role interacts.
Candidate Profile
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Creative and innovative: Proven experience in PR and marketing campaign work (PR is essential, a level of marketing experience desirable)
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Great communicator: Able to confidently communicate effectively to a wide range of people, with excellent stakeholder management skills
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Leader: Line management preferable (not essential)
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Organised: Strong organisation and time management skills with excellent attention to detail
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Networker: Knowledge of the media landscape, social media channels, industry landscape and competition, with demonstrable enthusiasm for food and lifestyle publishing
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Multitasker: The ability to multitask manage competing priorities, communicating any issues identified to colleagues as required
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Collaborative and supportive: Comfortable working independently and as part of the team. Excellent at building relationships across the business
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Curious and open-minded: Eager to share ideas and contribute beyond your immediate role responsibilities
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IT skills required: Microsoft Office, Acrobat. Preferable but not essential: Mailchimp, Roxhill, HypeAuditor, InDesign, Photoshop
Application instructions:
Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you are the right candidate for it by midnight on Sunday 13th October.
What you can expect from us:
Salary: c. £40,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus benefits.
Competitive benefits package:
Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.
Our benefits include:
Financial – discounted shopping, season ticket loan, rental deposit loan
Wellbeing - healthcare cash plan, employee assistance, gym loan
Lifestyle – taste card, tech scheme, free and discounted books
For our full benefits list please visit: https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/what-we-offer/
Hybrid working:
We’re experimenting with a hybrid way of working that suits the needs of each team. While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. We’ll be happy to discuss this in more detail as part of the interview process.
The recruitment process:
You can read about our recruitment process at https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/
As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. Essential criteria are listed in bold as part of the candidate profile section. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.
We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.
About Penguin:
We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.
Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.