
Marketing
Introduction
With sector-wide expertise, our team helps modern marketing teams find the best talent and the right fit.
We’re proud to work with some of the most exciting B2B and B2C companies around. We’re also proud to help ambitious marketers on both the agency and the client-side make their next career move.
Marketing roles we specialise in include (but are not limited to):
Marketing
Digital marketing
SEO, PPC, CRM, E-Commerce specialists
Creative and design
Graphic design
UI/UX design
CX/ Customer Journey
Product & Propositions
PR and Communication
Copywriting and proofreading
Account Executives, Managers and Directors (Agency)
Brand Specialists
For a confidential conversation about your next career move, or if you’re looking for talented professionals to join your company, speak to our Marketing team.

"My team specialise in a variety of positions including Marketing, Digital, Creative & Comms on a national basis. We work with large corporate organisations, innovative tech start-ups and everything in-between."
Testimonials
Here's what some clients and candidates have had to say:
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Yolk was instrumental in facilitating my new role. They were great in keeping in touch, updating, and encouraging me throughout the process. I was lucky enough to impress my new employers in the two interviews and I was offered the job. Yolk provided clear and regular instructions about the next steps. I would strongly recommend companies work with Yolk.
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Kim Partridge is exceptional. Found my CV and contacted me for a potential role. Arranged an interview immediately, helped me prepare she was very accurate on what to expect and ended up receiving a job offer which I accepted. Always responds to queries and is helpful. Highly recommend her. Thank you Kim!!
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I had a great experience working with Yolk. They supported me through the whole application process, provided me with good advice and coaching along the journey. I can wholeheartedly recommend applying through them. Thank you for everything!
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Kim Partridge is exceptional. Found my CV and contacted me for a potential role. Arranged an interview immediately, helped me prepare she was very accurate on what to expect and ended up receiving a job offer which I accepted. Always responds to queries and is helpful. Highly recommend her. Thank you Kim!!
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"Yolk have been fantastic supporters of V12 for a while, they have sourced us several great candidates. Yolk really go above and beyond in getting to know the business, the hiring manager, what type of person you need and who will be successful. The whole process is fast and efficient and we have always had a successful outcome. I can’t recommend Yolk enough."
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"I have worked with Aaron over the last few years where he has both placed me and also recruited for my current team. Aaron is a pleasure to work with - he is honest, totally reliable and gives constructive feedback to all parties. I have not only found him professional, but he is quick to follow up on every single query and goes out of his way to ensure he finds you the best candidate for the role. He is extremely connected within the Marketi...
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"Yolk was excellent throughout the whole process of my job search, interview stage and appointment. Due to personal circumstances it was not an easy time for me and they made it so much easier! I wish you all the best in placing lots more candidates in their dream roles. Thank you for everything."
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"Yolk was brilliant to work with - always on the ball and yet personable. I really valued their support in the job I've recently acquired at Waterlogic, where she ensured my needs were met and talked me through everything I needed to secure the position I have. I only have high praise of Yolk and their work and I'm very thankful for the opportunity to work with them - thank you!"
Case Studies
Here are some case studies that demonstrate our expertise in the area of Marketing recruitment.

What We've Been Up To
Creative Mornings, Cardiff - 2022 Sponsor
Yolk Recruitment have been partnering with Creative Mornings Cardiff throughout this year as the headline sponsor for 2022. We'll be at each breakfast event, and will have a hand in supporting Cardiff's vibrant and ever-growing creative scene. There's a new monthly theme for each event, plus a range of guest speakers from the creative community, and as a global group, Creative Mornings is the world's largest face-to-face creative community.
South Wales' Specialist Creative & Design Recruiters
Yolk's Marketing team has a dedicated team of specialist recruiters who focused on filling roles within the Creative & Design fields. They cover roles including Graphic Designers, UX Designers, UI Designers, Illustrators and Production Managers.
Meet-Market - Where Marketing Professionals Meet
Our popular event for Marketing professionals in Wales, Yolk ran another year of successful events in 2019. With a number of topics covered including Storytelling in Marketing, Brand Marketing, and The Future of Marketing, we were thrilled to host a number of guest speakers and get a room full of like-minded professionals. We're relaunching in 2020 so keep an eye on the Meet Market website for our first announcement.

Latest jobs in Marketing
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Events Coordinator
Bristol
Events Coordinator Bristol (flexible hybrid working model) £23,000 per annum + benefits Are you someone with a basic understanding of Event Coordination who is looking for the next step in your career? Perhaps you've recently graduated or completed an internship and are looking for a permanent opportunity within the professional services sector? If this sounds like you then we'd like to hear from you. Yolk Recruitment are pleased to be exclusively partnered with a leading professional services organisation to hire an Events Coordinator. This role would suit someone who is exceptionally organised and who has first class communication skills, both in writing and verbally. Here's what you'll be doing: Coordinating the delivery of events and webinars, in line with existing protocols and business plans. Working collaboratively with the wider marketing team to help deliver targeted events, and achieve KPIs. Working with the location support teams to enable operational delivery of events and webinars. Communicating with external and internal speakers, collating their materials and ensuring they are kept up to date. Working with wider marketing team to ensure that events are delivered on time and in budget. Responding to internal requests through the Events Inbox. Making updates to company website with upcoming events. Producing invitations and email signature banners to promote events, where appropriate. Producing registration reports and circulate to internal stakeholders. Ensuring all material produced and distributed at events reflects the organisation's visual identity. Supporting in the editing and distribution of webinar video/audio content, as needed. Researching market trends and data to improve quality of events, including competitor events, invite designs, online event platforms and hybrid event formats. The skills and experience that you'll bring to the team: You'll be exceptionally organised and possess the ability to support and organise others. You'll preferably have some experience of delivering successful face to face event in addition to hosting/supporting virtual event experiences. Some experience working with external suppliers would be an advantage. You'll possess interest or experience in producing video content. You'll have a general understanding of how events contribute to wider marketing campaigns You'll possess strong copy-writing skills and ability to adapt style to different audiences and channels. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and CRM will stand you in good stead. Excellent benefits you'll receive in return: Flexible/hybrid working arrangements 24 days holiday (+ bank holidays) to start, with annual loyalty increases BUPA Private Medical Insurance Fantastic career development opportunities within a Global organisation Employee Assistance Programme Access to flexible benefits package Company contributory pension (employee 4%/company 5%) Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch by uploading your CV as a Word document to this advert. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Kim Partridge. Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at YolkRecruitment.com'
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Product Marketing Manager
Gloucester
Product Marketing Manager Gloucester (hybrid/flexi working options are available) Circa - £50,000 per annum Are you a collaborative and interactive Marketing professional who enjoys getting in to the detail of new product lines? Are you looking for a progressive role within a Global organisation? If so, then we'd like to hear from you! Yolk Recruitment are currently hiring for a Product Marketing Managers. This role would suit you if you love getting in to the nitty gritty of new product lines - what works well? What is missing? What works better in this country over the other, and why? If you enjoy the analytical side of marketing and product development, then this could be the role for you. While we can offer hybrid/flexible working, you'll be in commutable distance of the Gloucester area. Here's what you'll be doing: Supporting the Sales and Marketing teams with day-to-day initiatives, campaigns and forward planning. You'll provide a critical level of support to the Global Sales team across a wide range of Marketing programmes. You'll have a primary focus on the product life cycle and creation of marketing content. You'll work closely with multiple teams across the business, supporting product related decisions as well as providing both relevant market and competitor information. You'll research, create and maintain up to date market trend and competitive product information as relates to global markets. You'll support the development of supplier relationships while driving strategic activity. Creating Copy in relation to new products - including press releases, social media posts, blog articles etc. Contributing to team brainstorms and idea generation for content, brand initiatives and campaigns. The skills and experience you'll bring to the role: You'll be an excellent communicator who asks questions and enjoys getting into the detail. You'll be naturally analytical. You'll be a confident decision maker who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. You'll be comfortable with presenting your findings, and presenting your data in a user friendly and understandable document. You'll have an excellent eye for detail. You'll have experience writing engaging content in long and short form. The excellent benefits you'll receive in return: 25 days per annum annual leave, plus bank hols Christmas shutdown Flexitime and hybrid working Perkbox subscription Private medical care Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch by uploading your CV as a Word document to this advert. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Kim Partridge. Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at YolkRecruitment.com'
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New Product Development Manager
Cardiff
Product Manager Cardiff (hybrid working options available - 2 - 3 days per week required on site) £35,000 - £50,000 per annum + benefits Are you a highly motivated and passionate individual who is looking to build your career in the field of Product Management? Do you have experience in building and managing supplier relationships, preferably in an FMCG business? If so then we'd like to hear from you! Yolk Recruitment are proud to be exclusively partnered with a fast growing, innovative business based in the Cardiff area. Our client sells across the UK, USA, EU and the Middle East, working with an international supplier base (so any experience in managing international supplier relationships would be a huge advantage!) Here's what you'll be doing: Working with the marketing team to identify areas of opportunity to develop new products and ranges. Maintaining awareness of market trends and competitor products. Working closely with the purchasing department and independently to obtain suppliers and acquire quotes for NPD. Working closely with International suppliers on a daily basis from ideation of a product, specifications, trials and sampling to sign off. Working with external technical specialists including briefing, obtaining required technical information, managing relevant translation requirements, sharing technical specifications with product designer for final packaging and then ensuring final packaging checks are made to ensure compliance for all targeted sales territories. Project managing product development according to the critical path and time lines to ensure all elements of the process are executed on time by all relevant stakeholders. Building effective relationships with all key stakeholders (both internal and external) to ensure engagement leading to project delivery and maximising the NPD opportunity, Communicating project timelines and status to the wider team. Revisiting existing products on a regular basis to research potential ways to improve/cost down. Occasionally travelling overseas to visit suppliers and attend trade shows. The skills and experience you'll bring to the team: You'll have proven experience in a product development role, ideally in consumer products. You'll be skillful in project management fundamentals, process adherence and control of project information. You'll be confident when building relationships and holding project team (internal and external) to account across a broad geographical reach and making well-reasoned decisions / proposals with strong influence. You'll demonstrate high energy, drive, and determination to overcome issues, meet demanding project timescales and get things done. You'll be experienced in leading delivery of NPD projects to market via an FMCG supply chain. You'll be analytical and detailed in project scoping, problem solving, tracking, and reporting. You'll be an excellent communicator - clear, considered, succinct and flexible in style. You'll be highly organised and rigorous, able to effectively manage multiple projects in parallel at pace for delivery across multiple marketplaces globally. Experience/knowledge of the Amazon platform would be an advantage, however, is not essential. The excellent benefits you'll receive in return: Flexible hours and hybrid working (2-3 days per week in Cardiff office) A starting salary of £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday per year, + bank holidays 5 % company matched pension Interested? Would you like to know more? I'd really like to hear from you. To apply for this role, please apply with a CV to Kim Partridge. We also offer a referral scheme so if you know of someone who you think could be a good fit for this position, please get in touch. Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at YolkRecruitment.com'
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Marketing Manager - 12 month fixed term contract
Bridgend
Marketing Manager - 12 month fixed term contract £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Bridgend (on site role) Are you a competent and experienced Marketing Manager who is immediately and keen to embark on a 12 month fixed term contract? Are your passionate about customer experience and genuinely interested in the fashion and retail sector? Are you used to managing large Marketing budgets (£1 million +) and managing high level stakeholder relationships? If so we'd like to hear from you. Yolk Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a leading brand to recruit for this highly diverse and interesting role. As a Marketing Manager, you'll form part of the senior management team and deliver 'best in class' marketing plans and ensure excellent customer facing campaigns, events and communications. Here's what you'll be doing: Contributing to and delivering the marketing strategy in line with KPI's and within the overall brand Marketing strategy - under the guidance of the Regional Marketing Manager. You'll bring to life corporate and regional marketing campaigns, ensuring execution is up to standard. You'll support refurbishment plans, new phases, new store openings, new commercialisation and redevelopment projects with appropriate marketing initiatives. You'll take responsibility for managing the Marketing budget and reporting on marketing performance Ensuring that all marketing collateral/events are within brand guidelines and that all brands visually (store fit, and VM) in line with the brand strategy Providing accurate and relevant information to the Regional Marketing Manager and Store Managers on performance, weekly, monthly and quarterly (including competitor review and reporting) Liaising with stakeholders regarding marketing strategies, plans and analysis. Providing information on trends. Managing relationships with external agencies regarding Digital, Events and Creative strategies. The skills and experience you'll bring to the team: You'll be an experienced Marketing Manager, preferably with experience or an interest in fields such as Retail, Hospitality, Leisure or Tourism. You'll be someone who enjoys interaction and works well with others, communicating effectively at all levels. You'll have experience in a B2C environment. You'll possess the ability to manage multiple projects - you'll be highly organised and efficient. You'll be experienced in managing large marketing budgets - approx. £1.5 million. You'll be comfortable with working occasional evenings and weekends (time in lieu provided) You'll be comfortable in an on site role (this is not a remote or hybrid position) You'll have an excellent grasp of marketing channels, both traditional and digital You'll be commercially savvy, numerate and comfortable with financial reporting You'll have strong IT skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Excellent benefits include: 25 days holiday per annum Bonus Scheme - Discretionary performance related bonus up to 25% of salary Well-being Allowance Discount Scheme Pension - The Company contributes 10% of annual salary Private Medical Insurance (dependent / partner cover) Flexible health benefit allowance which includes Dental and Optical (Couple cover) Critical Illness Insurance Income Protection Insurance Life Assurance plan Are you up for the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Kim Partridge at Yolk Recruitment. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.* 'Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at http://www.yolkrecruitment.com/'
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Marketing Manager
Cardiff
Marketing Manager Cardiff /Remote £45,000 - £57,500 + benefits Are you an experienced D2C (Direct to Consumer) Marketing Manager with experience in FinTech, Financial Services or another similarly regulated industry? Are you confident and comfortable when taking ownership of the execution of Marketing strategies and projects taking the lead in areas such as tone of voice, campaign planning/execution and managing 3rd party relationships with agencies? If so then we'd like to hear from you. Yolk Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading FinTech organisation to hire an experienced Marketing Manager. You'll assume day to day responsibility within the Marketing and Communications team for owning and executing all Direct to Consumer (D2C) marketing projects. This will include working with the Marketing and Customer UX lead to build and execute the D2C strategy, including copy writing, campaign planning and executing, multi-channel marketing campaigns and MI reporting to meet agreed time lines and expected high quality. Here's what you'll be doing: Owning and implementing D2C marketing campaigns including creative, copy writing, campaign planning, identifying KPIs, post campaign analysis and making change recommendations to key stakeholders. Taking responsibility for ensuring financial promotions are compliant and brand tone of voice is executed. Managing all D2C marketing communications, including social media platforms and social campaign planning and execution inline with commercial strategy. Managing Group of websites ensuring brand clarity and tone of voice, as well as driving improvements to grow engagement. Building and managing third party relationships with agencies and suppliers to execute marketing strategy. Owning D2C marketing performance regular reporting to key stakeholders. Working across departments, engaging with stakeholders to identify the requirement for D2C marketing support to achieve team targets and business goals, and to own those projects where identified. The skills and experience you'll bring to the team: You'll have a strong understanding of marketing and communication theory You'll have proven experience executing direct to consumer campaigns to drive growth Proven experience with engaging with stakeholders You'll enjoy working at pace and with autonomy You'll have a good working knowledge and experience in a range of communication channels, campaign systems and social media. Financial services experience, or experience in another regulated industry, is essential. As are exceptional written English skills, impeccable spelling/grammar and strong attention to detail. You'll possess strong Microsoft application skills (Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Teams). You'll have strong stakeholder management skills including presentation skills You'll have experience of working in a cross-functional role, engaging with colleagues in different parts of the business to deliver results. Excellent benefits include: Flexibility around remote and hybrid working - some travel to Cardiff will be required A competitive starting salary of £45,000 - £57,500 + an award winning flexible benefits scheme Free parking for when visiting site 25 days annual leave + BH + birthday off 5 % employer matched pension Employee recognition scheme Fantastic learning and development opportunity Volunteering and community engagement days Dental insurance Life insurance Are you up to the challenge? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Kim Partridge at Yolk Recruitment. Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at YolkRecruitment.com'
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Visual Designer
Cardiff
Visual Designer Cardiff (remote/hybrid) £35,000 per annum + up to 20% of salary as a bonus Are you a skilled Visual Designer with a passion for creating dynamic and engaging Social Media content? Do you have experience in creating engaging motion graphics and video content for various Social Media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok? Yolk Recruitment is supporting an ambitious, multi-award winning company in their search for a talented individual to join their Marketing team as a Visual Designer. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and producing social media content and video content for the company's website, app, and customer communications. You will work closely with the Social Media Executive and Content Writer to develop the company's social media presence by creating motion graphics and video content for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Reddit. Here's what you'll be doing: Concepting and producing basic (often animated) video content for the company's website, app, and Social Media channels. Designing and producing social media posts for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Reddit. Supporting the wider Marketing team with eCRM, digital, and PR initiatives. You'll be a 'hands on' creative who enjoys making things happen. Working as part of a broader Marketing and Design team, you'll be the person who brings the ideas to life! The skills and experience you'll bring to the team: At least 3 years of experience in design and- specifically, motion graphics Proficiency in Adobe Creative products such as Animate, Premier Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign A portfolio of work showcasing your skills across static, motion graphics, and live action media for a variety of brands Although remote working is offered, due to the creative and collaborative nature of the role, you should be within a reasonable commutable distance of Cardiff. You will not be required to be in the office on a daily basis, however, some on site work will be require. Excellent benefits include: A starting salary of up to £35,000 per annum + bonus 24 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, plus additional day per year up to 28 days Hybrid/remote/flexible working Private Medical Insurance Half a day off on your birthday Death in Service Cover (X3 your annual salary) Income Protection Insurance Company Pension Plan - up to 6% Matched contributions Access to health and well-being benefits Social committee and staff events throughout the year Beautiful purpose-built offices Free office gym Collaboration space and games room Are you up to the challenge? To apply for this role, please apply with a CV to Kim Partridge. We also offer a referral scheme so if you know of someone who you think could be a good fit for this position, please get in touch. Yolk Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Yolk Recruitment Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at YolkRecruitment.com'
Key Contacts
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George Coxell
Associate Consultant
George places creatives and designers in the South Wales and South-west area into permanent roles and works exclusively with a portfolio of creative candidates.
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Kim Partridge
Manager, Marketing
02921 673 712
kim.partridge@yolkrecruitment.com
Manager of Marketing Recruitment
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David Jenkins
Sales Director, Private Sector
I identify new business in the private sector, allowing Yolk to partner with clients who are undergoing growth and discovering how Yolk can take this to the next level.
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