Monday 21 July 2008



Hatty Blue has just received some amazingly exciting news and we thought we would share it with you... The team pitched for a big piece of new business last week - our first official (and scary!) pitch since the company launched in April - and we were thrilled to hear the news that we'd been selected on Tuesday.

Hatty Blue will be recruiting for WPP - the world's second largest communications services groups, including agencies in the areas of Advertising, Marketing, PR, New Media, Design and Media Buying & Planning. The Hatty Blue team - Jo, Siobhan, Annie and Louise - have been celebrating with a few glasses of much-deserved champagne.

It's an exciting time for both the agency and for every one of our candidates. Hatty Blue will now boast some of the most desirable jobs in the media world. What better time to get your CV over to the team? Email it to hello@hattyblue.co.uk.

With the school holidays in full swing, we're also very keen to hear from temps. Email your CV to hello@hattyblue.co.uk with details of your availability.

We also have countless new permanent jobs - have a browse through the descriptions below and let us know if you think you're the perfect person for the job. Email hello@hattyblue.co.uk or call 0207 2401813.


Graduate Marketing Assistant - International Consultancy!
Permanent
£21,000 - £25,000
Our Client is a pioneer of the Management Consultancy Industry with an international reputation for excellence alongside an intellectually stimulating yet supportive culture and a positive focus on employee development.Based in the Marketing Department your role will be to manage and develop all aspects of the client marketing database and mailing processes. Specifically you will upgrade the functionality of the company database, develop a systematic approach to client mailings, handle all Alumni Event administration and get thrown into some exciting corporate marketing projects. You will also get exposure to other projects including
Events, Internal Communications, Corporate Hospitality and PR.You are a high flying graduate from a red brick University with marketing exposure and experience from either an academic or professional perspective and be utterly passionate about building a career in Marketing.You'll have excellent IT skills and be comfortable managing & developing databases. You'll be able to prioritise projects and workload with minimal supervision and be able to deliver to a consistently high standard regardless of pressure. You'll be comfortable working in a large international organisation and a partnership environment with experience of professional of financial services preferable. You'll be quick to learn, quick to remember and capable of producing outstanding quality work every time.


Executive PR & Business Assistant - International Public Relations
Permanent
£31,000 - £35,000
Our Client is a Global Public Relations Consultancy and a pioneer in its Industry with an international reputation for excellence and a robust, dynamic culture.This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your secretarial and administrative experience with your experience of Public Relations.You'll be responsible for providing a comprehensive business PA service to the Chief Executive Officer who has a formidable presence in corporate & business communications, Consumer PR and Crisis management. You will deal at senior level with high profile individuals, undertake complex diary management to include travel arrangements, liaise with senior international figures, prepare Powerpoint presentations for pitches, organise business development events and all ad hoc project work and administration. Importantly you will paly a crucial role in supporting clients and new business projects by researching, competitor analysis, media & press research, involvement in the preparation of Tender and International pitches and projects.We are looking for a senior level Executive Assistant with a minimum of 2 years PA & PR experience in Corporate Communications & International PR. You are highly organised and resilient with a proactive, flexible attitude. You'll have excellent technical skills including MS Word,Excel and Powerpoint. You will be able to prioritise, anticipate problems and relish the fast paced and fun business environment.IMMEDIATE START!




Technology & Business Analyst - Digital Marketing Co!
Permanent
£21,000 - £25,000
A rare and exciting opportunity exists for a high flying, media hungry graduate to join this cutting edge and rapidly growing digital marketing company.As a Technology & Business Abalyst you will interface with Clients and answer questions on the integration process, best practices and performance expectations. You'll work with different areas of the business including product engineering, business development and business intelligence to identify errors and perform analysis of errors as well as assisting in writing Javascript validation.This role is perfect for a new graduate who is looking to start their career in technology. The role will require you to work across departments and shape technology within a new E-commerce. You'll gain analytical skills, hands on experience in new media and the opportunity to develop technical skills.You'll be degree educated in Computer Science or a related technical discipline with working knowledge of XML, TCP/IP networking and UNIX command line operation with strong knowledge of web B2B data transport protocols such as HTTP POST/GET, XML and batch email/FTP. Start up or Internet exposure would be a bonus. You'll be a high calibre individual who will be fundamental in building a winning company culture. Personality is key here! You'll be a highly driven, self motivated problem solver who is excited by the prospect of making a real tangible impact in growing a new media company and you'll have the ability to quickly acclimatise to and add value to a fast paced, dynamic and highly pressurised environment. Fantastic career opportunity.


Monday 14 July 2008

With school breaking up in just over a week, Hatty Blue's temping team is getting ready for the busy months ahead...

Clients will be interested to hear about Hatty Blue's 24-hour phoneline. If you are left short-staffed, however late or early it may be, ring Hatty for temping staff on 020 7240 1813.

If you are a candidate looking to temp, make sure you get your CV over in the next week to take advantage of the busy summer months. Email hello@hattyblue.co.uk.

Another week has rolled by in the Hatty Blue office and the team is pleased that the sunshine has finally returned. Jo's creative side was in evidence last week, as she transformed herself into a fairy each evening for a production of 'Midsummer's Night Dream' in Groombridge, Kent. The team have also been keeping a careful eye on the ever-growing popularity of Hatty Blue's Facebook group, with over 50 people becoming new members in the last 7 days alone.

Here's our pick of the best new jobs this week. Email hello@hattyblue.co.uk or ring the office on 020 7240 1813 if any take your fancy:

PA/Team Coordinator + Events- Funky PR Co!
Permanent
£21,000 - £25,000
An amazing opportunity has arisen to join London's fastest growing independent PR firm who offers creative & strategic campaigns across a range of exciting sectors. They have a high profile client and they offer a distinctive culture alongside an award winning team which is full of creative, dynamic and ambitious individuals. We are looking for a PA/Team coordinator to really add value. The role will predominantly be working for the CEO and MD. The role will involve pro-active management of directors every day needs to include managing diaries, travel, correspondence, answering phones and coordinating the busy lives of the gang.The role is very events focused and you will have the opportunity to manage the client entertainment programme, office parties and events calendar. You'll attend networking evenings and PR events too.Alongside being a PA the role is to provide administrative and office management support to the agency and be someone that the agency relies on to always be a safe pair of hands. We are looking for an individual who is confident, a self-starter and who has tenacity to be forceful but respectful. Someone who is willing to deliver a multitude of tasks in an organised manner and spirited in the way tasks are delivered. An understanding of the pace of the PR environment and the ability to show initiative and be decisive is key to success. You'll have excellent MS Office skills nad a minimum of 2 years office experience, preferably in a media environment.

Cool Advertising and Events Co - Front of House Coordinator!
Permanent
£16,000 - £20,000
This west end based company is looking for the next face of their agency. You will be first point of call with all clients so you will be well presented, warm and very personable. You will also act as PA to the MD and manage his busy diary and organise all meetings and travel. This is an amazing opportunity for someone to start at grass routes and work their way up in this exciting business!

HR Administrator, Leading West End Arts Company, West End!
6-month fixed term contract
£21,000- £25,000
A rare opportunity exists to join a prestigious arts company based in the West End as a HR Administrator for a 6-month fixed term contract. You will be responsible for coordinating job descriptions, managing applications, organising the logistics of the selection process, and liasing with regional HR teams. You will ensure that jobs advertised on the company’s website are current and easily accessible, assist with temporary worker requests, provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates, and provide general recruitment support across the HR department. You will have a comprehensive understanding and extensive experience of administration, plus excellent organisational skills. You will also have experience of using an online recruitment system and a general interest in HR. This is a fast moving role, so the ideal candidate will have the ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure. You will be task focused and have excellent skills in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Monday 7 July 2008


It's Monday afternoon in the Hatty Blue office and (despite the dreary weather) we're pretty excited about the week ahead. Firstly, we have some great new jobs to tell you about - have a scan through the postings below and get in touch if something takes your fancy. Secondly, we're looking forward to delivering a hamper filled with strawberries and champagne to the winner of our client Wimbledon competition - Becky from Mediahubb, who was lucky enough to pull out Venus Williams in the prize draw. Congratulations!

Of course, it isn't only Becky who is a winner today... Jo was at Wimbledon earlier this week (sitting in the same line as Jay-Z no less) to watch Andy Murray's game against Rafael Nedal. Sadly, it wasn't to be Murray's year, but we were thrilled to see Brit Laura Robson winning the Girls' Junior Title on Saturday and Nedal storming to victory last night to take the Men's Singles Championship..

Have you joined our Facebook group yet? Hatty is keen to get as many new members as possible - pop 'Hatty Blue Recruitment' into the search and once you're a member, invite all your friends to join too - you never know when the perfect job might be posted..

Fancy joining Hatty's Temps? Email hello@hattyblue.co.uk asap with your CV..

Looking for something more permanent? Cast your eyes over the list of fabulous new jobs below... If you're interested, email your CV to hello@hattyblue.co.uk.

Account Coordinator - Prestigious Ad Agency!
Permanent
£20k
This is an incredible opportunity to join the world's most prestigious and dynamic Advertising Agency. Our Client is a pioneer of the Advertising world with an international reputation for award winning campaigns and a luxury client list.
Based in gorgeously stylish offices you will support an incredibly busy team who are responsible for the management of several key Accounts who are well known brand names. Your role is to be the lynchpin for the team - you'll stay one step ahead of them at all times to ensure they are as efficient and proactive as possible. You'll herd them off to meetings, manage their crazy diaries and generally ensure they are in the right place at the right time!
You are a sophisticated, relationship driven, fun loving and ambitious team assistant with masses of energy and a flair for Advertising. With superb technical skills including a good working knowledge of powerpoint and a minimum of 12 months experience working in an intensely busy, deadline driven Agency environment you will relish the opportunity to manage these hugely busy and dynamic characters. Supremely well organised with a flexible approach you'll be detail driven and capable of producing outstanding quality work every time. This is an exciting, passionate and challenging working culture where the right candidate will have exciting opportunities to progress into an Account Executive position.
Start Date: ASAP.

Office Manager - Award Winning Sports Magazine!
Permanent
£22K
Our Client is the UK's largest Sport magazine with a rapidly growing readership due to award winning features on a diverse array of sports, leisure, health and fitness topics and exclusive interviews with major stars!
Based in gorgeous trendy offices your role is diverse. You will answer a busy switchboard, greet Clients, source and manage office supplies, oversee facilities management, process and file invoices, collect new starter information, organise travel and hotel bookings, liaise with the french office and organise all office events and parties. You'll get involved in the magazine distribution and assisting on photo shoots so no two days will be the same!
You'll ideally be a graduate with a minimum of 6 months experience in an office environment doing a similar role. You'll be naturally welcoming and have high standards of presentation and detail. You'll have good all round office skills including Word, Excel and Powerpoint. You'll be the kind of person who loves to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in. If you speak french, that's a bonus. Of course, an interest in sport will be beneficial as these guys are sports crazy!


Junior Recruitment Consultant - International Consultancy!
Permanent
Up to £25K plus commission
An exciting opportunity exists for a high flying, hungry, self motivated recruitment consultant to join this international recruitment company who focuses on the rapidly growing built and Natural Environment sector.
You will be responsible for a "hot desk "of Temporary administrative, office managerial and support staff. This involves working as part of a fun, friendly and relaxed Sales and Account Management team to sustain and build a thriving temporaries desk. You'll be responsible for meeting and exceeding monthly sales targets and building and nurturing Client relationships to facilitate the recruitment process.You'll attend regular client meetings and take briefs on live vacancies. You will identify potential candidates through high profile media advertising, trade shows, and via the Internet, interview candidates face to face and guide them through the temping process.
You will have a targeted focus on identifying, prospecting and winning new business through both telephone and face-to-face sales. Key responsibilities include: client prospecting; championing the company and becoming an expert on the market.
You must be articulate, passionate, competitive, driven, dynamic, and entrepreneurial; someone who is motivated by a will to succeed and the desire to earn performance-related commission. You must be a strong relationship builder, able to be effective in front of senior level decision-makers in large national and multi-national firms and medium to small business alike. Above all we need to find someone who can become an integral part of the core UK team and a real asset to the Global business. The successful candidate will likely have a minimum of 6 months recruitment experience, preferably within a similar sector.