Co-founder of Venue Marketing Community and MD of Patch
We’re a niche agency working in the venue marketing and events world that (genuinely) puts our team’s wellbeing at the forefront of what we do. We know who we are, what we stand for and what type of people and clients we want to work with. We’re committed to delivering high quality traffic that converts to business through digital marketing campaigns.
Our Company Values
* Authentic – We earn our clients’ trust by being genuine, honest and ‘the best agency they’ve ever worked with’.
* Determined – We’re committed to creating the right environment for long‑lasting relationships and success.
* Proud – We take pride in who we are, what we do and who we do it for.
* Relevant – We never stop learning, evolving, and developing our skills and knowledge.
Examples of How We Put This Into Practice
* We finish at 1pm on a Friday to ensure there’s enough time to relax and refresh.
* No member of the team has ever had to ask for a pay rise.
* We’re big on flexible working location as the objective is to get the job done.
* We took the decision to respectfully not extend a client’s contract that didn’t integrate with our values and was needlessly causing anxiety within the team.
* We offer flexible working of starting between 08:00 -10:00 and finishing between 16:30 and 18:30 and Friday’s is 09:00 to 13:00.
Growth over the past few years has been impressive with some big industry clients wins ensuring our strong brand position within the market.
Role Overview
Future growth is only going to happen with talented, like‑minded people so this is where you come in. We’re looking for a person with strong search skills and a digital marketing background to support new and existing clients across SEO and paid.
The role will focus mainly on delivering our search strategy to include the SEO planning, implementation and delivery alongside knowledge around paid ads (Google and ideally LinkedIn but that may be wishful thinking!)
Your Day‑to‑Day Role
Account Management
* Supporting senior team members across accounts.
* Confident to speak about client strategy, delivery and results.
SEO Strategy and Implementation
* You’ll know what a current SEO strategy looks like and will develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies aligned with client business goals.
* Conduct keyword research based on campaign needs.
* Conduct regular competitor analysis to identify opportunities and benchmarks.
* Alongside the senior team set realistic KPIs/goals.
* Monitor and analyse website health, traffic and data to ensure KPIs are being hit.
* Review technical SEO reports and make recommendations and priorities.
* Optimise website content, landing page copy and paid search copy where applicable.
* Devise a backlink strategy that supports client objectives.
* The ability to collate and understand data.
Paid Search
* Develop and execute paid media strategies and campaigns across platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and LinkedIn.
* Analyse performance data and identify areas of improvement to enhance campaign effectiveness.
* Conduct A/B testing and optimise campaigns to achieve desired goals and KPIs.
* Manage budgets and bid strategies to ensure optimal allocation of resources.
* Monitor and report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
* Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging platforms, and best practices in paid media.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including marketing, creative, and analytics, to align campaign objectives and optimise performance.
* Create compelling visuals and ad creatives for campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and target audience.
* Work within tight deadlines, managing multiple campaigns simultaneously.
Your Impact
* Increased efficiency and effectiveness of paid media campaigns.
* Maximized ROI and cost‑effectiveness of advertising spend.
* Increased brand awareness and visibility in the marketplace.
* Improved website and social media traffic, driving higher engagement and conversions.
* Enhanced customer acquisition and retention through targeted paid media strategies.
Who Will This Role Suit?
* You’ll know your stuff and be obsessed with search marketing and the digital eco‑system.
* You’ll have supreme confidence in working on client accounts.
* You’re probably at senior‑exec level and looking for a role with more autonomy.
* Typically, you’ll have a minimum of 3+ years’ experience working on seo and paid accounts.
* You’ll be a clear communicator, internally and externally.
* You’ll naturally be a person that takes ownership of your actions.
* You’ll have amazing organisational and be able to manage multiple accounts. You’ll see our CRM as the greatest thing as it’ll save time and give you clarity on where projects are at across the agency.
* You’ll have a great phone, video call and email manner.
What You Can Expect From Us
* Training in‑house.
* A culture that lets you flourish.
* Support from each member of our team.
* Opportunities to develop your skill set and progress within the company.
* Competitive salary and package.
* 4.5‑day weeks, we finish at 1pm on Fridays.
Our Culture
We have a wonderful culture that is free from politics and driven by care support. We’re there for each other and are very proud of what we do. Our management structure is very flat, approachable and we all muck in across the business.
Testimonials
Jackson Clark (founded Sep 2010) – Managing Director – “I can honestly say I’ve never enjoyed Patch life more than I do now. Our commitment to everyone’s well‑being is a deliberate one as we want a happy workforce as this leads to better performance and life’s too short to not enjoy it.”
Melissa Tyler (joined Oct 2018) – Account Director – “In the years I’ve been working at Patch I’ve learnt countless new skills...”
Tony Hill (joined Sep 2020) – Account Director – “I feel like I waited years to find Patch, it’s easily the best place I’ve ever worked...”
Max Meads (joined Dec 23) – “It’s safe to say I've never worked somewhere quite like Patch...”
Hannah Crowley (joined Apr 23) – Senior marketing executive – “Everyone at Patch has been so supportive and welcoming...”
Daisy Dibbens (joined Jan 24) – Content Creator – “There’s an energy at Patch that I’ve not experienced anywhere else...”
Alicia Earls (joined Jun 24) – Communication Director – “Having the opportunity to join a company I’ve always admired...”
Jael Moore (joined Feb 25) – Account Manager – “Patch is the only job where I’ve felt like the balance between work and life is just as important as delivering great work for clients.”
Georgina Dorrell (joined May 25) – Account Manager – “It’s been so refreshing to work at Patch. The team is incredibly supportive...”
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Sales and Business Development
* Industries – Advertising Services
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