Reading Room - Work for us

Planner- London

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:34:11 GMT

We are looking for a Planner with experience gained in an agency environment to join our London team.

Your primary concern will be the understanding of our clients’ business problems and working out how to solve them digitally. The output of this could be a website, a campaign, an application; whatever it is, you will understand why we are doing what we’re doing, be able to communicate that, and help define the final output. This is not just a marketing communications role, and you will be expected to demonstrate a solid understanding of technology and a true love of all things digital. You’ll also be required to support our new business function and contribute to the growth of our existing client relationships by building strong internal relationships with the client management teams. You will need to have experience of analysing quantitative and qualitative data and be able to draw and present conclusions from it.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Strategic Planner to make your mark at a digital communications agency that is truly going places.

We have a very diverse team and we will offer you every opportunity to grow and develop your skills. We are looking for someone who takes great pride in their work. We are looking for someone with the right attitude that will fit in to our highly skilled team and have the same passion and drive that we have for every project we work on.

Technical Director-London

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:57:59 GMT

Outstanding Technical Director required to lead us in building the best digital communications platforms in the business. You will gain a thorough understanding of Clients technical requirements and provide solutions for the correct hardware, the correct software/functionality and the correct architecture. The nature of this role requires a deep and demonstrable understanding of digital communications, ensuring that the technical solution to every single client is presented and delivered with gravitas, credibility and in a truly creative but practical fashion.

You will need to understand Reading Room’s market positioning and value then deliver and manage a strategy to help in broad areas:

- Help win projects
- Help deliver efficiently
- Help ensure projects are successful for our clients

You will be ultimately responsible for making sure our technical solutions excel, for the strategic direction of the company, and for ensuring success in large technical bids.

Requirements:
• Experience in leading client technical workshops and specifications for complex projects (digital, web, online).
• Demonstrated experience in performing complex analysis, consulting and providing technical recommendations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with systems integration methods and technologies.
• Proven track record in driving technical delivery for large complex projects.

Interface Developer - London

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:15:29 GMT

A working knowledge of XML, XSLT, JavaScript and DHTML would be an advantage.

You will be responsible for developing the frontend of a variety of websites and internet-based applications (with guidance from accessibility and interface experts in-house). No two projects are the same and there is always a variety of technologies used from project to project. You will get the chance to develop your skill set in a fun and challenging work environment. You will liaise with other members of the technical team as well as the creative and client services departments. You will enjoy a fast paced environment and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

Desktop Support Analyst- London

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:01:23 GMT

Desktop Support Analyst with solid commercial experience, excellent communication skills and a strong customer service focus required to join our award winning Digital Agency with offices in London, Manchester, Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney. There is scope for progression and potential to cross train within the position.

Responsibilities include:

· First line & second line support for internal systems

· Provide technical assistance to other staff e.g. answering queries, trouble-shooting software problems, investigating hardware problems

· Active directory (windows 2008) and email (exchange 2007) management

· Monitoring the daily backups and reporting failures

· Laptop and desktop builds, installation & configuration for both Windows/Mac (mainly windows environment)

· Installation and roll out of companywide/role wide software

· Creation of internal Development, UAT and Live website server environments, with ftp access for live for both Windows IIS and Linux

· Telephone systems management

· MySQL & Microsoft SQL Server database creation

· DNS zone file management, configuring, adding and removing records

· Windows and Linux systems support

· Maintenance tasks on existing systems (both internal and Internet-facing) e.g. Backups, security updates, anti-virus, monitoring logs, problem spotting and resolving)

Requirements:

· Relevant desktop support experience in a busy environment

· Excellent communication and customer service skills

· Positive attitude

· Team player

· Familiarity with web servers including IIS and Apache

· Microsoft and Linux background highly beneficial

Project Manager- London

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:43:34 GMT

You will lead a team of talented designers and web developers and will work on a wide range of innovative and ambitious projects. You will be the key contact for a diverse set of clients from FMCG to blue chip companies, and will provide strategic advice throughout the entire project lifecycle. You will have full involvement with business development and client relationship building and will have strategic input on all projects you are involved in.

Responsibilities:
• To ensure the smooth running of projects undertaken by Reading Room, within time and to budget
• To manage the expectations and communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle
• To work with colleagues to effectively manage resources across all projects and maximize company profitability
• To work on proposals and pitches in order to help secure new business

Requirements:
• Good bachelors degree or equivalent
• Solid experience in a similar role implementing Technical/Digital projects
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and experience and aptitude in building and managing relationships.
• Persuasive and confident in new business pitching.

Technical Architect- London

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:49:04 GMT

Technical Architect required by our award winning digital consultancy to provide full technical input into our proposals and projects working collaboratively with relevant members of the new business and project teams. You are responsible for ensuring the technical solutions that we define within our proposals and present at our pitches are feasible and innovative, that we make accurate technical promises during the bid process, and that we deliver on the technical promises we make.

You are expected to ensure technical submissions are accurate, complete, compliant and demonstrate clearly to the client the value in our recommended solution. You are expected to think strategically, be client facing and to assist the entire project team in producing excellent work for our clients. You will need to have a strong background within a similar role, showing deep and demonstrable understanding of digital communications.

Web Designer- Sydney

Wed, 26 May 2010 15:14:52 GMT

You must be an exceptional creative thinker and will work closely with strategists and techies to produce the most exciting creative work for our diverse range of clients.

Responsibilities:

- Work closely with Project Managers on all aspects of design with responsibility for defining, capturing and documenting customer requirements and planning and executing deliverables against the project plan.
- Creation and development of industry leading and award winning creative interactive concepts while ensuring usability, accessibility and best practice standards are adhered to at all times.
- Support the new business team in creating outstanding pitch design creative.

Requirements:

- Proven experience in an interactive environment with a portfolio to demonstrate your skills
- A passion for design and the ability to relay this passion to colleagues and clients
- Strong conceptual skills
- Ability to develop and execute outstanding interactive design concepts
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong client facing skills

SEO Consultant- London

Fri, 14 May 2010 11:02:07 GMT

SEO Consultant required to join our growing SEO team, reporting directly to the Head of Search in either London or Manchester. A fundamental understanding of search engine optimisation and relevant commercial experience is required. Client facing experience is preferred.

You must be a confident individual who is comfortable presenting SEO solutions and recommendations to clients, writing actionable reports and working as part of a team. You will need to be a fantastic communicator with a knack for explaining complex technical details in layman’s terms.

Skills required:-
• Understanding of search ranking factors
• Experience in both on and off-site optimisation
• Google Webmaster Tools experience
• Excel skills (VLOOKUP & Pivot Tables)
• Report writing skills
• Client facing skills
• Basic HTML skills
• Great spoken and written English
• Understanding web Analytics and experience using Analytics systems - ideally Google Analytics
• A good understanding of website usability
• Understanding of advanced search operators
• Hands-on experience with SEO On-Page Optimization
• Experience with Google Webmaster Tools, LinkScape & Majestic SEO

Desirable:-
• Google Adwords Qualified
• PPC management
• Experience with CRO, Split & Multivariate testing
• Educated to graduate or higher level
• CSS & JavaScript knowledge
• LinkScape or Majestic API knowledge

Typical tasks include
- Keyword research
- Site analytics review
- Link analysis
- Link building strategy
- SEO Technical Audits
- SEO Copywriting
- Client SEO Strategy development

You will need to be self motivated, organised and above all have a great passion and enthusiasm for the internet and be able to articulate how SEO can help our clients. You will be expected to participate in client projects, proposals and pitches.

This is an ideal role for someone currently working as an in-house SEO or someone with agency experience who is looking to take the next step along their career path.

The Distillery is a digital performance agency providing audience and brand focused digital engagement. We drive performance towards and inside digital channels for our clients that enables them to connect and engage with their customers.

We develop campaigns that work across all channels - advertising, social media, social networking & WOM, viral, brand micros, email, Search (SEO &PPC), video, rich media and mobile that generate a transparent and measureable Return on Effectiveness. This role can be based in either our central London or Manchester office.

SEO Consultant for the Distillery, a Reading Room Company- Manchester

Fri, 14 May 2010 11:01:52 GMT

Typical tasks include
- Keyword research
- Site analytics review
- Link analysis
- Link building strategy
- SEO Technical Audits
- SEO Copywriting
- Client SEO Strategy development

This is an ideal role for someone currently working as an in-house SEO or someone with agency experience who is looking to take the next step along their career path.

Account Director - Manchester

Fri, 14 May 2010 11:01:31 GMT

You will be working with a variety of clients that includes a mix of FMCG, lifestyle and blue-chip companies. You will have responsibility for all client issues and for managing client expectations.

Main Responsibilities:
• Building excellent relationships at a variety of client levels and being a strategic partner to your clients in their digital activity
• Ensuring profitable delivery of work through effective cross-business/department relationships and processes
• Ensuring quality and timeliness of work delivered to clients
• Creating new business opportunities within an existing client base
• Leading new business development, RFI and RFP production and pitches

We’re looking for ambitious, switched on people with experience liaising with clients, building relationships and managing expectations, and co-ordinating with internal teams. You should have significant experience working on either traditional or digital projects. You will have excellent writing, presentation and organisational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities.

SEO Manager- London

Fri, 14 May 2010 11:00:39 GMT

Experienced SEO Manager required to join our growing SEO team, reporting directly to the Head of Search in either London or Manchester. A fundamental understanding of search engine optimisation and solid experience is expected. Client facing experience is a must.

Skills required:-
• Full understanding of search ranking factors
• Experience in both on and off-site optimisation
• Google Webmaster Tools experience
• Excel skills (VLOOKUP & Pivot Tables)
• Report writing skills
• Client facing skills
• Basic HTML skills
• Great spoken and written English
• Full understanding web Analytics and experience using Analytics systems - ideally Google Analytics
• A good understanding of website usability
• Experience with CRO, Split & Multivariate testing
• A good understanding of website usability
• Understanding of advanced search operators
• Hands-on experience with SEO On-Page Optimization
• Experience with Google Webmaster Tools, LinkScape & Majestic SEO

Desirable:-
• Google Adwords Qualified
• PPC management
• Educated to Graduate level or higher
• CSS & JavaScript knowledge
• LinkScape or Majestic API knowledge

Typical tasks include
- Client SEO Strategy development
- Developing our group SEO Strategy
- Keyword research
- Site analytics review
- Link analysis
- Link building strategy
- SEO Technical Audits
- SEO Copywriting

You will need to be self motivated, organised and above all have a great passion and enthusiasm for the internet and be able to articulate how SEO can help our clients. You will be expected to run and participate in client projects, proposals and pitches whilst helping to define and shape our group SEO strategy.

This is an ideal role for someone with agency experience who is looking to take the next step along their career path.

We develop campaigns that work across all channels - advertising, social media, social networking & WOM, viral, brand micros, email, Search (SEO &PPC), video, rich media and mobile that generate a transparent and measureable Return on Effectiveness. This role can be based in either our central London or Manchester office .

SEO Manager for the Distillery, a Reading Room Company- Manchester

Fri, 14 May 2010 10:58:17 GMT

Desirable:-
• Google Adwords Qualified
• PPC management
• Educated to Graduate level or higher
• CSS & JavaScript knowledge
• LinkScape or Majestic API knowledge

You will need to be self motivated, organised and above all have a great passion and enthusiasm for the internet and be able to articulate how SEO can help our clients. You will be expected to run and participate in client projects, proposals and pitches whilst helping to define and shape our group SEO strategy.

This is an ideal role for someone with agency experience who is looking to take the next step along their career path.

Web Designer - Canberra

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:15:53 GMT

You must be an exceptional creative thinker and will work closely with strategists and techies to produce the most exciting creative work for our diverse range of clients.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Web Designer - Brisbane

Thu, 13 May 2010 07:30:00 GMT

You must be an exceptional creative thinker and will work closely with strategists and techies to produce the most exciting creative work for our diverse range of clients.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

.Net Developer - Brisbane

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:49:41 GMT

The successful .Net Developer will have demonstrable commercial experience of c# and asp.net, as well as knowledge of javascript, ajax, and css, and show an enthusiasm for the technology and new challenges. Experience with PHP, coldfusion and jsp would be beneficial. You will develop functionality and Content Management Systems used by client websites. You will capture technical requirements from clients and work with a mixed project team of developers, designers and production staff to ensure that those requirements are adequately documented and ultimately fulfilled.

Experience and skills required:

- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a technical area
- Experience in web development across multiple projects of varying technical requirements
- Good experience in database design across multiple projects
- Experience with multiple programming languages
- An attention to detail, rigor and willingness to take responsibility for all work and code produced.
- Ability to meet challenging deadlines
- An ability to work independently on the technical element of projects

As we are an international company there may be an opportunity to travel within the role.

Procurement Manager - London

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:50:13 GMT

You will ensure that all work undertaken by Reading Room is on commercially and contractually advantageous terms and that all work under the OGC / Buying Solutions framework is managed in accordance with the framework terms and conditions.

Responsibilities:

- Selection and management of sub-contractors and suppliers
- Review and lead negotiations of terms and conditions of contracts with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the correct balance of risk / rewards.
- Close liaison with New Business, Operations and Finance on all opportunities to ensure all commercial issues and risks are identified and managed to ensure good strategy adopted to win bids.
- Ensuring that all work handed over into production is understood for its contractual, technical, people and other risks. You will take action to mitigate these risks both at the start of the project and throughout the project lifecycle.
- Client contact at a senior level throughout the project lifecycle and will be responsible for ensuring that they remain a happy client.

You will have experience and knowledge of:

- Contract management, account management and procurement within public sector and government clients
- OGC / Buying Solutions IT frameworks
- Supplier and sub-contractor management, including selection, review and flow down of terms and conditions
- Risk management
- Negotiating and closing bids and terms and conditions
- Contract law

You should be educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally supported with:
- relevant professional / commercial qualification (e.g. MCIPS)
- previous experience with ITIL v3
- project management qualification (e.g. Prince 2).

Business Analyst / Consultant - London

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:50:42 GMT

Business Analyst/Consultant required by our award winning digital consultancy. Working with a diverse group of clients, you'll lead projects and provide management consultancy, advising on how digital strategies can improve business performance, as well as support change management. You'll also work with the new business team in analysing business issues and assisting with presentations. The role will involve taking ownership of the requirements capture and specifications, and being the link between clients and internal project management, development, and operation teams.

With substantial consultancy experience you'll be used to dealing at board level with multi-national organisations. You will have demonstrable experience gathering and writing requirements specifications, a technical mindset, and a consultative approach. You'll deal effectively with ambiguity, be a confident and clear communicator, and be able to provide leadership to more junior members of staff. You will provide thought leadership and have the ability to engage, manage and inspire clients.

PHP Developers - London

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:54:48 GMT

Extensive experience of PHP is essential and experience of other technologies such as .net (C# / VB / ASP) is useful. You will need solid open source experience - drupal, plone, wordpress etc.

As a PHP Developer, you will work independently on smaller projects as well as working as part of a team on larger projects. Great communication skills are essential as you will be required to attend client meetings and help scope out project requirements. You will liaise with other members of the technical team as well as the creative and client services departments. You will enjoy a fast paced environment and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

You'll be technically qualified to Degree level or equivalent and have solid relevant work experience. Most of all you'll be able to work with clients and come up with innovative solutions quickly.

.Net Developers - London

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:43:36 GMT

The successful candidate will have demonstrable commercial experience of c#, asp.net and show an enthusiasm for the technology and new challenges. You will develop functionality and Content Management Systems used by client websites. You will capture technical requirements from clients and work with a mixed project team of developers, designers and producer staff to ensure that those requirements are adequately documented and ultimately fulfilled.

Responsibilities:

- To work with designers and front end and project management staff to capture requirements for the functional elements of website projects.
- To liaise with clients and with other internal teams.
- To learn to use new third party software as required.
- To evaluate and communicate on a regular basis the resources, timescales and technical limitations associated with implementation with the project manager and with the client.
- To ensure that all work carried out complies with standards and guidelines.
- To test and validate work produced as part of the development process.
- To ensure that all work carried out is well-documented, and that the documentation is accessible to relevant parties.

Experience and skills required:

- Educated to degree level in a technical area
- An attention to detail, rigor and willingness to take responsibility for all work and code produced.
- An ability to learn new languages and new systems
- Ability to work within a team and to apply systematic thinking to the resolution of problems in a highly creative environment.
- Ability to meet challenging deadlines, and in the event of difficulty or delay, to communicate this to the project leader as early as possible.
- A demonstrable willingness and aptitude to learn and develop skills.
- An understanding of business issues
- An ability to think about technical issues in a creative way
- An ability to work independently on the technical element of projects