Digital & Innovation Executive

Central Employment; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance digital strategies and drive innovation in the Retail Marketing sector. The role focuses on collaborating with various teams to implement smart digital solutions that respond to shopper needs. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in a digital role and the ability to work proactively and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a digital, technology or associated role, agency or brand-side.
• Strong interest in digital and its impact on behaviour and results.
• Ability to work through complex tasks and ask smart questions.
• Skilled in collaboration across teams and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Shape digital briefs and collaborate with teams to deliver strategies.
• Research digital trends to fuel ideation within the agency.
• Ensure timelines and discussions stay on track.
• Advocate for digital solutions and enhance agency operations.

Skills

Digital strategy

Researching emerging tech

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Proactivity

Curiosity

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Hiring Marketing, eCommerce, Digital and Creative talent across the UK

Base pay range

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Overview

Central Employment are working with a global, specialist Retail Marketing, Digital and Production Agency, as they look to recruit a Digital & Innovation Executive to support the delivery of FMCG clients' digital strategies, solutions and insights.

• Newcastle based + hybrid working
• Part of a scaling Digital & Innovation team

Overview of the Digital & Innovation Executive

You’ll dive into digital strategy, help deliver smart solutions, and explore how tech (like AR, connected experiences or retail platforms) can solve shopper problems in more exciting, efficient, or meaningful ways.

Key responsibilities

• Help shape digital briefs by bringing strategic thinking and curiosity to the table
• Work with internal teams and external partners to scope and spec digital deliverables
• Research emerging tech, retail trends, and digital platforms to help fuel ideation across the agency
• Keep everything moving, timelines, conversations, check-ins, next steps
• Collaborate with creative, planning and production teams to help bring ideas to life
• Spot where digital could solve a problem, improve an experience or create an impact
• Advocate for digital within the agency, be a translator, and an enthusiast

Qualifications

• Experience in a digital, technology or associated role, agency or brand-side, circa 2+ yrs
• Industry interest: strong interest in digital and how it can shape behaviour and drive results
• Organised and proactive: able to work through complex tasks and ask smart questions
• Collaborative: you’ll work across lots of teams and disciplines
• Curious and opinionated: you’re not afraid to speak up and share your opinion
• Comfortable in the detail, but always thinking about the bigger picture

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing

Industries

• Marketing Services