We are presently looking to appoint a dynamic and ambitious individual to assist in the delivery of our operational, internal communications, external marketing and employer branding strategies.

This is a brand-new position within Verrus that has come about because of continued headcount growth and ongoing penetration of new vertical and geographical global markets. It’s an opportunity with limitless potential in terms of career advancement as we continue to grow, but will initially involve:

Managing the company’s social media accounts (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, TikTok) to meet employer branding and customer (client/candidate) marketing objectives, conveying a strong and consistent online identity.
Working with consultants and management on digital and physical content creation for both employer branding and client/candidate marketing: Videos, posts, blogs, graphics, questionnaires, polls, flyers, images, thought leadership, business development collateral, explainers, infographics etc.
Projecting the company’s experience and expertise across both website and social channels: Sector specialisms, client testimonials, candidate recommendations, reviews, content sharing, online engagement etc.
Keeping abreast of trends, insights and general local/global news and events that relate to the verticals we recruit in/for, the recruitment sector itself, and the business and higher education communities of the wider Leeds area.
Ensuring that all recruiters’ LinkedIn profiles are optimized, consistent with the Verrus brand and dialed for maximum impact in respective verticals.
Monitoring competitors’ employer branding activity and marketing output in specific verticals.
Conveying and projecting the company’s culture to assist talent acquisition efforts: Celebrating achievements, company social events, reward trips, sporting and/or charity events etc.
Assisting the Operations Director in the delivery of the talent acquisition strategy: Identification of suitable candidate profiles, first line approach, arranging interviews, planning for and attending careers fairs, liaising with universities, etc.
Crystallizing internal culture through optimized communication: Sharing news, celebrating achievements and recognizing promotions to foster shared values and solidify common vision.
Assisting and working closely with the Operations Director on general company administration and support functions: CRM management, data enrichment, KPI reporting, compliance, basic HR functions, tech allocation (hardware & software), supplier management, and contractual administration.
Working with both the Operations Director and Training & Development Manager on optimizing the onboarding experience and creating improved consultant/management training collateral (induction manuals, user guides, how-to videos etc.)

This is a pivotal appointment for our business, so we’re looking for either an individual with some business-to-business marketing or recruitment experience, or an ambitious graduate looking to kick start their career in a progressive and growing organisation. Prerequisites include:

A minimum bachelor’s degree qualification, ideally in marketing or a business-related discipline
Confident, engaging, and articulate interpersonal skills
First class written and verbal communication in English (additional languages advantageous)
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, business acumen and commercial awareness
The ability to multi-task and prioritise across multiple concurrent projects/objectives.
Strong creative flair and a bold approach to defining and communicating what sets us apart as a business.
A thorough knowledge of social media marketing principles and strategies
An open-minded approach to expanding the company’s reach to new channels
Strong graphic design skills and experience of video / multimedia content creation
An acquired eye for detail, design, and aesthetics
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

What we can deliver, in return, includes:

A highly competitive salary and company pension scheme

A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of trust and integrity.

A comprehensive onboarding process with ongoing training, development, and support

Clear opportunities to progress through the business as we continue to grow

A fabulous working environment in one of Leeds City Centre’s landmark office buildings

A rapid selection and assessment process

Access to cutting edge tools, resources, technology, and software platforms.

Team social events, incentive-based trips, executive club overseas weekends away.

(Qualifying) enrolment within a company-wide perks and discounts platform, plus GymFlex health & fitness incentive.

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