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posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
DC Thomson
Closing Date: 02/07/2023
• Dundee
• DC Thomson
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My
DC Thomson
Closing Date: 02/07/2023
• Dundee
• DC Thomson
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make audiences want... to be part of our communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.
We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.
Why join us now?
DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.
Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.
The Opportunity:
Responsible for maintaining all production equipment. Part of the production team if required. This role will also be required to assist with overnight engineering cover as and when required.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform maintenance tasks as part of planned maintenance or as directed by Team Leader
• Respond promptly to any unplanned maintenance issues or repairs to ensure minimum down time
• Demonstrate tenacity in approach to incident management and actively pursue investigations to identify root causes
• Understand importance of preventative maintenance schedules and prioritise activities to efficiently use resources
• Use initiative and confidently make sound decisions quickly based on knowledge, experience and best practice
• Effectively involve specialists to resolve complex issues
• Ensure asset management system is updated to ensure accurate records of maintenance activity
• Understand the importance of accurate and clear written records, maintaining documentation to a high standard
• Communicate and instils the importance of Health and Safety regulations and procedures to team members
• Supports the wider Production team to develop skills and knowledge by setting a positive example of continuous improvement and by setting quality standards
• Take personal responsibility to complete duties and engender team to follow
• Maintain operator skills and work flexibly with team to achieve required schedules
• Liaise with external/internal customers to advise on production issues which may impact on customer requirements
• Build positive relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods
Skills and Experience Required:
• Proven technical competence in both of the following: Mechanical/Electrical engineering
• Recognised qualification in at least one technical competence (electrical preferable)
• Experience of budget control, stock control and resource planning
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working from our Kingsway Office. Please note, there will be variable work patterns within this role including covering nightshifts. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment Show more details...
Closing Date: 02/07/2023
• Dundee
• DC Thomson
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make audiences want... to be part of our communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.
We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.
Why join us now?
DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.
Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.
The Opportunity:
Responsible for maintaining all production equipment. Part of the production team if required. This role will also be required to assist with overnight engineering cover as and when required.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform maintenance tasks as part of planned maintenance or as directed by Team Leader
• Respond promptly to any unplanned maintenance issues or repairs to ensure minimum down time
• Demonstrate tenacity in approach to incident management and actively pursue investigations to identify root causes
• Understand importance of preventative maintenance schedules and prioritise activities to efficiently use resources
• Use initiative and confidently make sound decisions quickly based on knowledge, experience and best practice
• Effectively involve specialists to resolve complex issues
• Ensure asset management system is updated to ensure accurate records of maintenance activity
• Understand the importance of accurate and clear written records, maintaining documentation to a high standard
• Communicate and instils the importance of Health and Safety regulations and procedures to team members
• Supports the wider Production team to develop skills and knowledge by setting a positive example of continuous improvement and by setting quality standards
• Take personal responsibility to complete duties and engender team to follow
• Maintain operator skills and work flexibly with team to achieve required schedules
• Liaise with external/internal customers to advise on production issues which may impact on customer requirements
• Build positive relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods
Skills and Experience Required:
• Proven technical competence in both of the following: Mechanical/Electrical engineering
• Recognised qualification in at least one technical competence (electrical preferable)
• Experience of budget control, stock control and resource planning
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working from our Kingsway Office. Please note, there will be variable work patterns within this role including covering nightshifts. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment Show more details...
via Totaljobs
posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
DC Thomson
Closing Date: 27/06/2023
• Dundee
• DC Thomson
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose - to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world's best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People's Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered,
DC Thomson
Closing Date: 27/06/2023
• Dundee
• DC Thomson
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose - to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world's best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People's Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
We're changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make audiences want to be part of our... communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They're passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they're crucial to our ambitions for the company.
We're looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.
Why join us now?
DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.
Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.
The Opportunity
Over the past few years DC Thomson has been transforming our news brands business and publishing platforms to include expanded digital products and content, as well as the already successful print titles.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a business that continues to invest in journalism, its future and its teams.
If you have a keen interest in current affairs and a variety of subjects and hate seeing an apostrophe in the wrong place or a full-stop missing, you're just the person we're looking for.
Working in a fast-paced environment dealing with the full range of DC Thomson Media's print titles you will:
Use InDesign and InCopy to:
• Quickly move content and design pages
• Craft compelling headlines, captions and story intros which grab our readers' attention
• Polish journalists' work, correcting spelling and grammar, rewriting copy to ensure the text fits the space, is logically structured and tells the whole story
• Ensure copy complies with legal and editorial guidelines and is factually correct, liaising with contributors as required
• Process a high volume of pages, accurately, to tight deadlines
You should have:
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Editorial experience in newspapers, magazines or other publications
• Good IT skills
It helps if you have:
• A relevant qualification (but experience counts just as much)
• Knowledge of the Editors' Code of Practice (but we'll train you if you don't)
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
This is a permanent position, working on a full-time or part-time basis from our Meadowside Office. Please note, normal hours of work are 4.00pm - midnight, including Sunday shifts on rota. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application, please email
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Apply Now Show more details...
Closing Date: 27/06/2023
• Dundee
• DC Thomson
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose - to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world's best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People's Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
We're changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make audiences want to be part of our... communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They're passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they're crucial to our ambitions for the company.
We're looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.
Why join us now?
DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.
Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.
The Opportunity
Over the past few years DC Thomson has been transforming our news brands business and publishing platforms to include expanded digital products and content, as well as the already successful print titles.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a business that continues to invest in journalism, its future and its teams.
If you have a keen interest in current affairs and a variety of subjects and hate seeing an apostrophe in the wrong place or a full-stop missing, you're just the person we're looking for.
Working in a fast-paced environment dealing with the full range of DC Thomson Media's print titles you will:
Use InDesign and InCopy to:
• Quickly move content and design pages
• Craft compelling headlines, captions and story intros which grab our readers' attention
• Polish journalists' work, correcting spelling and grammar, rewriting copy to ensure the text fits the space, is logically structured and tells the whole story
• Ensure copy complies with legal and editorial guidelines and is factually correct, liaising with contributors as required
• Process a high volume of pages, accurately, to tight deadlines
You should have:
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Editorial experience in newspapers, magazines or other publications
• Good IT skills
It helps if you have:
• A relevant qualification (but experience counts just as much)
• Knowledge of the Editors' Code of Practice (but we'll train you if you don't)
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
This is a permanent position, working on a full-time or part-time basis from our Meadowside Office. Please note, normal hours of work are 4.00pm - midnight, including Sunday shifts on rota. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application, please email
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Apply Now Show more details...
via Indeed
posted_at: 13 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
The Stylist Group
Closing Date: 20/06/2023
• London
• Stylist
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend,
The Stylist Group
Closing Date: 20/06/2023
• London
• Stylist
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make audiences... want to be part of our communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.
We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.
Why join us now?
DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.
Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.
Overall Objective
To manage workflow and all aspects of the commercial content in The Stylist Studios partnerships, from timelines and pre-sales involvement to relationship building and retention of advertisers through exceptional client service. You will need to be detail-focused, organized and driven by best-in-class reputation building with a keen interest in the co-branded space.
Key responsibilities:
• To act as the main client and liaison through the production and delivery of commercial campaigns. Representing Stylist at status calls, meetings, shoots; maintaining excellent client service throughout.
• Provide detailed, considered timelines, ensuring all deliverables can be completed to the highest standard.
• Create and maintain detailed and accurate P&Ls, and report back challenges to profitability. Agree budget allocation upon booking to ensure campaign is delivered on budget.
• Maintain internal relationships with relevant teams (sales, content, art, campaign delivery), to ensure campaigns are achievable within budget.
• Keep all relevant documentation up-to-date, and adapt process where required, along with the needs of the business. Report to the Head of Production on workload and workflow, maintaining excellent client service.
• Be confident in assisting creative teams in producing shoots (stills, video, audio) where required.
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time and to the highest possible quality, reflecting Stylist’s brand DNA and tone of voice, whilst protecting client objectives.
• Communicate with art and content on a daily basis regarding timelines and live production. Have the ability to manage your own time and prioritise workloads.
• Be present in brainstorms where required, acting as the conduit between client and creative delivery. Present solutions relating to timeline and budget challenges.
• Be aware of industry shifts and competitors work and performance.
• Be passionate about the core pillars of Stylist.
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
What to expect from the recruitment experience.
As we move through the recruitment process, we want to get to know you, as well as help you understand the team, where we are going and how you can play a part in our future a little better.
Following an initial screening process, if you are selected to move to interview, we will introduce you to the hiring panel over email and make sure you’re clear on the outcomes of your time with them, as well as timelines for hearing any next steps.
We will also share any helpful feedback we can with you, so whether it’s the right role or not this time around, we can help each other grow.
To make sure you are supported to be at your best through the process, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application or make adjustments along the way.
This is a full-time, 9 month fixed-term position, working 37.5 hours per week from our London, Fleet Street Office. We offer a generous package including 25 days holiday, health cash plan, gym discount, excellent pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to building a diverse working environment. At Stylist, we encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment Show more details...
Closing Date: 20/06/2023
• London
• Stylist
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make audiences... want to be part of our communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.
We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.
Why join us now?
DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.
Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.
Overall Objective
To manage workflow and all aspects of the commercial content in The Stylist Studios partnerships, from timelines and pre-sales involvement to relationship building and retention of advertisers through exceptional client service. You will need to be detail-focused, organized and driven by best-in-class reputation building with a keen interest in the co-branded space.
Key responsibilities:
• To act as the main client and liaison through the production and delivery of commercial campaigns. Representing Stylist at status calls, meetings, shoots; maintaining excellent client service throughout.
• Provide detailed, considered timelines, ensuring all deliverables can be completed to the highest standard.
• Create and maintain detailed and accurate P&Ls, and report back challenges to profitability. Agree budget allocation upon booking to ensure campaign is delivered on budget.
• Maintain internal relationships with relevant teams (sales, content, art, campaign delivery), to ensure campaigns are achievable within budget.
• Keep all relevant documentation up-to-date, and adapt process where required, along with the needs of the business. Report to the Head of Production on workload and workflow, maintaining excellent client service.
• Be confident in assisting creative teams in producing shoots (stills, video, audio) where required.
• Ensure campaigns are delivered on time and to the highest possible quality, reflecting Stylist’s brand DNA and tone of voice, whilst protecting client objectives.
• Communicate with art and content on a daily basis regarding timelines and live production. Have the ability to manage your own time and prioritise workloads.
• Be present in brainstorms where required, acting as the conduit between client and creative delivery. Present solutions relating to timeline and budget challenges.
• Be aware of industry shifts and competitors work and performance.
• Be passionate about the core pillars of Stylist.
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
What to expect from the recruitment experience.
As we move through the recruitment process, we want to get to know you, as well as help you understand the team, where we are going and how you can play a part in our future a little better.
Following an initial screening process, if you are selected to move to interview, we will introduce you to the hiring panel over email and make sure you’re clear on the outcomes of your time with them, as well as timelines for hearing any next steps.
We will also share any helpful feedback we can with you, so whether it’s the right role or not this time around, we can help each other grow.
To make sure you are supported to be at your best through the process, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application or make adjustments along the way.
This is a full-time, 9 month fixed-term position, working 37.5 hours per week from our London, Fleet Street Office. We offer a generous package including 25 days holiday, health cash plan, gym discount, excellent pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to building a diverse working environment. At Stylist, we encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment Show more details...
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posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
An alternative to traditional delivery and courier jobs in Dundee, SCT.
If you're looking for delivery and courier jobs in Dundee, give Uber a try instead. Earn while driving or delivering when you want, on the platform with one of the largest networks of active riders, merchants and eaters.
Delivering using the Uber app in Dundee offers a flexible earning opportunity. It's a great alternative to full-time delivery jobs, part-time delivery jobs
An alternative to traditional delivery and courier jobs in Dundee, SCT.
If you're looking for delivery and courier jobs in Dundee, give Uber a try instead. Earn while driving or delivering when you want, on the platform with one of the largest networks of active riders, merchants and eaters.
Delivering using the Uber app in Dundee offers a flexible earning opportunity. It's a great alternative to full-time delivery jobs, part-time delivery jobs or other part-time gigs, temp jobs or seasonal employment. Or maybe you're already a driver and want to supplement your income by becoming a courier using the Uber Eats platform. Couriers using Uber come from all backgrounds and industries, setting their own schedule to make work fit into their lives, not the other way around.
Uber Eats offers an alternative to traditional courier jobs in major cities across the United Kingdom, including London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool and Edinburgh – plus hundreds of other cities, large and small... around the country.
Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: How do you get access to a trip at the touch of a button? More than 15 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities
You must meet certain requirements to deliver with Uber, depending on where you choose to deliver. Uber Eats has more than 500,000 restaurant partners worldwide, and the app is available in more than 6,000 cities. We welcome couriers from the delivery industry, such as bicycle and motorbike couriers. It's easy to get started Show more details...
If you're looking for delivery and courier jobs in Dundee, give Uber a try instead. Earn while driving or delivering when you want, on the platform with one of the largest networks of active riders, merchants and eaters.
Delivering using the Uber app in Dundee offers a flexible earning opportunity. It's a great alternative to full-time delivery jobs, part-time delivery jobs or other part-time gigs, temp jobs or seasonal employment. Or maybe you're already a driver and want to supplement your income by becoming a courier using the Uber Eats platform. Couriers using Uber come from all backgrounds and industries, setting their own schedule to make work fit into their lives, not the other way around.
Uber Eats offers an alternative to traditional courier jobs in major cities across the United Kingdom, including London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool and Edinburgh – plus hundreds of other cities, large and small... around the country.
Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: How do you get access to a trip at the touch of a button? More than 15 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities
You must meet certain requirements to deliver with Uber, depending on where you choose to deliver. Uber Eats has more than 500,000 restaurant partners worldwide, and the app is available in more than 6,000 cities. We welcome couriers from the delivery industry, such as bicycle and motorbike couriers. It's easy to get started Show more details...
via Glassdoor
posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
DC Thomson
Closing Date: 19/06/2023
• Dundee
• DC Thomson
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My
DC Thomson
Closing Date: 19/06/2023
• Dundee
• DC Thomson
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make audiences want... to be part of our communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.
We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.
Why join us now?
DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.
Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join our Facilities Maintenance team working on our Dundee sites.
As part of a small, dedicated Estates & Operations team, the role holder will work to ensure that Business Services equipment and machinery is maintained at optimal performance standards and regulatory requirements are met. You will also liaise with and work alongside outside contractors.
We’re looking for someone who is a proactive problem solver. You should be a qualified multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias, you should have the ability fault find, read drawings, diagnose and repair equipment using your technical knowledge and initiative.
Other key responsibilities include:
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and updating of CMMS.
• Perform regulatory testing and inspections and completing online reports.
• Provide breakdown maintenance support including being part of an ‘on call’ rota involving out of hours response. Travel time to our Dundee (Kingsway and Meadowside) sites should be no more than 30mins.
• Monitor and react to the Building Management System (BMS) faults and alarms.
• Issue work permits and manage outside contractors and service providers.
• Adhere to company HSE guidelines and be capable of carrying out and reviewing risk assessments.
• Build and develop the maintenance team’s technical capabilities through both in-house and external training.
Ideal candidate
• Time served and apprenticeship trained (Multi-skilled preferable), Qualified to a minimum of City & Guilds, HNC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a similar environment would be beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal skills allowing you to engage with all areas of the business.
• Driving licence essential.
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week, dayshift Monday to Friday. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary with an additional on-call retainer, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment Show more details...
Closing Date: 19/06/2023
• Dundee
• DC Thomson
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make audiences want... to be part of our communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.
We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.
Why join us now?
DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.
Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join our Facilities Maintenance team working on our Dundee sites.
As part of a small, dedicated Estates & Operations team, the role holder will work to ensure that Business Services equipment and machinery is maintained at optimal performance standards and regulatory requirements are met. You will also liaise with and work alongside outside contractors.
We’re looking for someone who is a proactive problem solver. You should be a qualified multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias, you should have the ability fault find, read drawings, diagnose and repair equipment using your technical knowledge and initiative.
Other key responsibilities include:
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and updating of CMMS.
• Perform regulatory testing and inspections and completing online reports.
• Provide breakdown maintenance support including being part of an ‘on call’ rota involving out of hours response. Travel time to our Dundee (Kingsway and Meadowside) sites should be no more than 30mins.
• Monitor and react to the Building Management System (BMS) faults and alarms.
• Issue work permits and manage outside contractors and service providers.
• Adhere to company HSE guidelines and be capable of carrying out and reviewing risk assessments.
• Build and develop the maintenance team’s technical capabilities through both in-house and external training.
Ideal candidate
• Time served and apprenticeship trained (Multi-skilled preferable), Qualified to a minimum of City & Guilds, HNC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a similar environment would be beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal skills allowing you to engage with all areas of the business.
• Driving licence essential.
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week, dayshift Monday to Friday. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary with an additional on-call retainer, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment Show more details...
via Glassdoor
posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
DC Thomson
Closing Date: 27/06/2023
• London/Remote
• DC Thomson
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend,
DC Thomson
Closing Date: 27/06/2023
• London/Remote
• DC Thomson
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make... audiences want to be part of our communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.
We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.
Why join us now?
DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.
Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.
Role
The Subscription Trading Specialist supports the sale of subscriptions through our e-Commerce platforms and via third parties.
About the Subscriptions Growth Team
The Subscriptions Growth Team drive all subscriptions activity for DC Thomson and is responsible for the growth of revenue and profit from print and digital subscriptions. The team is made up of four core functions, Digital Subscriptions (paywall), Subscriptions Trading (ecom), Growth Marketing and Operations.
What to expect
Suited to someone with keen attention to detail, this role supports the day-to-day product offering, pricing tactics and sales tracking for DC Thomson print and ‘print digital’ subscriptions via all channels including our own websites and third parties.
Supporting the Head of Subscription Trading, the focus of this role is administrating product setup. You’ll be a key user of our e-Commerce tools and other systems and databases used in offer configuration and acquisition tracking.
You will track offer effectiveness and conversions, as one of the key people extracting and reporting on sales data to drive future decision-making.
Working on our own e-Commerce sites and in partnership with third parties, you will ensure consistency in the product offer, pricing and tracking.
You’ll take responsibility for making sure offer and related information is correct on all channels to deliver the trading calendar, so that prospective customers responding to marketing materials can access advertised offers.
A day-to-day user of content management systems, you’ll be able to work independently and as part of a team and develop productive relationships with suppliers.
Accountabilities and responsibilities
• Support the subscription trading strategy across DC Thomson, driving conversion, margin and LTV growth across the print portfolio via data-driven strategies.
• Act as a lead user of our Content Management Systems and related tools.
• Be responsible for offer setup within the e-Commerce CMS and related tools.
• Help to deliver the trading calendar for subscriptions (testing pricing promotions and campaigns) in line with growth marketing and brand initiatives.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with third parties selling print and digital subscriptions on our behalf. Upload offers, maintain product listings and image assets, execute campaigns and provide a main point of contact for the partners.
• Compile and analyse affiliate sales reports, track CPA and successful offers. Provide reporting on overall sales from affiliates.
• Report sales information as the business requires. Ensure all trading activity is tracked to a high level of detail and be the owner of key metrics like basket abandon rates, AOV, CVR, CAC and LTV. Get the most from analytical tools and see that data analysis guides strategy and improves performance.
• Help to onboard new third parties and ensure operational aspects of relationships with third parties run smoothly.
Knowledge, skills and attributes
The postholder should be able to demonstrate competence and previous experience in the following areas:
• Working as part of an eCommerce, digital marketing or content team.
• Coordinating affiliate activity and getting the best deal from third parties.
• Getting the best from website Content Management Systems.
• Managing eCommerce websites and product content.
• Using Google Analytics, e-Commerce reporting and BI tools to extract reporting.
• Understanding and reporting conversion rate, revenue and other commerce metrics.
• Confidently and accurately using Excel and similar software to analyse and process data to a high level of accuracy.
• Working autonomously and collaborating effectively.
• Demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
• Utilising excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Planning and managing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Managing productive relationships both internally and externally.
Shared responsibilities
Across the Subscriptions Growth Team colleagues have a shared responsibility to:
• Be data and insight driven – injecting deeper audience data and insights into subscription management.
• Be customer journey focused – understanding the customer journey ‘funnels’, focusing marketing efforts for maximum growth impact.
• Understand our profit and loss – focus on margin growth in the same way as revenue growth.
• Encourage collaboration – work closely with the subscription team and the wider business to maximise audience opportunities and subscription revenue growth across our portfolio.
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week. This is a hybrid role offering a blend of home and office working from our London Fleet Street Office. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment Show more details...
Closing Date: 27/06/2023
• London/Remote
• DC Thomson
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make... audiences want to be part of our communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.
We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.
Why join us now?
DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.
Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.
Role
The Subscription Trading Specialist supports the sale of subscriptions through our e-Commerce platforms and via third parties.
About the Subscriptions Growth Team
The Subscriptions Growth Team drive all subscriptions activity for DC Thomson and is responsible for the growth of revenue and profit from print and digital subscriptions. The team is made up of four core functions, Digital Subscriptions (paywall), Subscriptions Trading (ecom), Growth Marketing and Operations.
What to expect
Suited to someone with keen attention to detail, this role supports the day-to-day product offering, pricing tactics and sales tracking for DC Thomson print and ‘print digital’ subscriptions via all channels including our own websites and third parties.
Supporting the Head of Subscription Trading, the focus of this role is administrating product setup. You’ll be a key user of our e-Commerce tools and other systems and databases used in offer configuration and acquisition tracking.
You will track offer effectiveness and conversions, as one of the key people extracting and reporting on sales data to drive future decision-making.
Working on our own e-Commerce sites and in partnership with third parties, you will ensure consistency in the product offer, pricing and tracking.
You’ll take responsibility for making sure offer and related information is correct on all channels to deliver the trading calendar, so that prospective customers responding to marketing materials can access advertised offers.
A day-to-day user of content management systems, you’ll be able to work independently and as part of a team and develop productive relationships with suppliers.
Accountabilities and responsibilities
• Support the subscription trading strategy across DC Thomson, driving conversion, margin and LTV growth across the print portfolio via data-driven strategies.
• Act as a lead user of our Content Management Systems and related tools.
• Be responsible for offer setup within the e-Commerce CMS and related tools.
• Help to deliver the trading calendar for subscriptions (testing pricing promotions and campaigns) in line with growth marketing and brand initiatives.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with third parties selling print and digital subscriptions on our behalf. Upload offers, maintain product listings and image assets, execute campaigns and provide a main point of contact for the partners.
• Compile and analyse affiliate sales reports, track CPA and successful offers. Provide reporting on overall sales from affiliates.
• Report sales information as the business requires. Ensure all trading activity is tracked to a high level of detail and be the owner of key metrics like basket abandon rates, AOV, CVR, CAC and LTV. Get the most from analytical tools and see that data analysis guides strategy and improves performance.
• Help to onboard new third parties and ensure operational aspects of relationships with third parties run smoothly.
Knowledge, skills and attributes
The postholder should be able to demonstrate competence and previous experience in the following areas:
• Working as part of an eCommerce, digital marketing or content team.
• Coordinating affiliate activity and getting the best deal from third parties.
• Getting the best from website Content Management Systems.
• Managing eCommerce websites and product content.
• Using Google Analytics, e-Commerce reporting and BI tools to extract reporting.
• Understanding and reporting conversion rate, revenue and other commerce metrics.
• Confidently and accurately using Excel and similar software to analyse and process data to a high level of accuracy.
• Working autonomously and collaborating effectively.
• Demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
• Utilising excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Planning and managing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Managing productive relationships both internally and externally.
Shared responsibilities
Across the Subscriptions Growth Team colleagues have a shared responsibility to:
• Be data and insight driven – injecting deeper audience data and insights into subscription management.
• Be customer journey focused – understanding the customer journey ‘funnels’, focusing marketing efforts for maximum growth impact.
• Understand our profit and loss – focus on margin growth in the same way as revenue growth.
• Encourage collaboration – work closely with the subscription team and the wider business to maximise audience opportunities and subscription revenue growth across our portfolio.
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week. This is a hybrid role offering a blend of home and office working from our London Fleet Street Office. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment Show more details...
via Glassdoor
posted_at: 15 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
DC Thomson
Closing Date: 25/06/2023
• Aberdeen/Dundee /Glasgow
• DC Thomson
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s
DC Thomson
Closing Date: 25/06/2023
• Aberdeen/Dundee /Glasgow
• DC Thomson
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that... make audiences want to be part of our communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.
We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.
Why join us now?
DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.
Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.
The opportunity
DC Thomson’s Commercial Operations team is undergoing a period of transformation, adopting new ways of working across a new department-wide structure and creating new functions to support the success of our Commercial team. The advertising design studio will support revenue growth across the advertising department.
Reporting into the Commercial Production Manager the Designer will create ads for customers, work with the sales and operations managers on creative concepts and on new revenue ideas in the digital space. This team will take the lead on larger scale campaigns so we can deliver with confidence. They will outsource any heavy lifting to the team at BORN but will act as a first line support for the sales team to ensure quality and ensure no loss in revenue as a result of offshoring.
What will you be doing as Designer
Responsible for commercial advertising across print and digital platforms, supporting sales teams with design and artwork production. Promote and encourage conceptual and innovative artwork that generates response for our customers.
Accountabilities and responsibilities:
• A passion for advertising – identifying best practice when designing work that will generate response (across multi-media campaigns) both for published artwork and visual presentations.
• Work within the technical specifications of our products to produce advertising that is creative and compliant (taking into account ASA guidelines and copyright law), and exceeds customer expectations.
• Work with creative, production and planning colleagues (including offshore production resource) as part of an integrated and collaborative team monitoring Gemstone, Workflow and Teams channels.
• Provide design lead to assist sales teams on advertising direction putting forward practical and compelling advertising solutions.
• Monitor working procedures and operational environment ensuring that the Company Health and Safety procedures and priorities are adhered to (primarily anything that involves the large format printer and associated tasks related to the production of presentation materials).
• Build advertising knowledge following trends across all commercial industries to develop a key understanding of response mechanisms.
• Actively participate in any training which may be available to ensure personal development and undertake bespoke software or systems training when required.
• Build and maintain a strong network across the DC Thomson organisation
What we are looking for
• Formal design qualification in creative industries to degree or HND level.
• Computer literate, including understanding of network servers and associated integrated publishing systems including Atex Prestige (magazines and newspapers).
• Knowledge of Agfa Arkitex Production systems is desirable.
• Highly proficient in the full range of Adobe Creative Suite of products – and where possible develop – best practice such as InDesign library templates to drive efficiency and maintain brand continuity.
• In-depth commercial print experience, including pre-flight experience and technical knowledge when liaising with external printers.
• Experience of related products including Google Ad Manager, Bannerflow, WordPress, etc.
• Ability to prioritise and problem solve when working under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (ability to present).
• Ability to interpret instructions and liaise with colleagues at all levels within the business.
• Highly organised and self-motivated to meet challenges with solutions-based attitude.
• Meet and exceed our customer service level agreements across internal and external customer accounts.
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter, including a link to your portfolio.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week from any one of our local offices. This is a hybrid flexible role offering a blend of home and office working. We are flexible about your home location providing you are willing to travel to one of our local offices in Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, Onsite Staff Gym (Dundee), excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
What to expect from the recruitment experience
As we move through the recruitment process, we want to get to know you, as well as help you understand the team, where we are going and how you can play a part in our future a little better.
Following an initial screening process, if you are selected to move to interview, we will introduce you to the hiring panel over email and make sure you’re clear on the outcomes of your time with them, as well as timelines for hearing any next steps.
We will also share any helpful feedback we can with you, so whether it’s the right role or not this time around, we can help each other grow.
To make sure you are supported to be at your best through the process, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application or make adjustments along the way.
Any questions?
Contact us on recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk for more information. We’d be happy to help.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment Show more details...
Closing Date: 25/06/2023
• Aberdeen/Dundee /Glasgow
• DC Thomson
Job Description
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that... make audiences want to be part of our communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.
We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.
Why join us now?
DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.
Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.
The opportunity
DC Thomson’s Commercial Operations team is undergoing a period of transformation, adopting new ways of working across a new department-wide structure and creating new functions to support the success of our Commercial team. The advertising design studio will support revenue growth across the advertising department.
Reporting into the Commercial Production Manager the Designer will create ads for customers, work with the sales and operations managers on creative concepts and on new revenue ideas in the digital space. This team will take the lead on larger scale campaigns so we can deliver with confidence. They will outsource any heavy lifting to the team at BORN but will act as a first line support for the sales team to ensure quality and ensure no loss in revenue as a result of offshoring.
What will you be doing as Designer
Responsible for commercial advertising across print and digital platforms, supporting sales teams with design and artwork production. Promote and encourage conceptual and innovative artwork that generates response for our customers.
Accountabilities and responsibilities:
• A passion for advertising – identifying best practice when designing work that will generate response (across multi-media campaigns) both for published artwork and visual presentations.
• Work within the technical specifications of our products to produce advertising that is creative and compliant (taking into account ASA guidelines and copyright law), and exceeds customer expectations.
• Work with creative, production and planning colleagues (including offshore production resource) as part of an integrated and collaborative team monitoring Gemstone, Workflow and Teams channels.
• Provide design lead to assist sales teams on advertising direction putting forward practical and compelling advertising solutions.
• Monitor working procedures and operational environment ensuring that the Company Health and Safety procedures and priorities are adhered to (primarily anything that involves the large format printer and associated tasks related to the production of presentation materials).
• Build advertising knowledge following trends across all commercial industries to develop a key understanding of response mechanisms.
• Actively participate in any training which may be available to ensure personal development and undertake bespoke software or systems training when required.
• Build and maintain a strong network across the DC Thomson organisation
What we are looking for
• Formal design qualification in creative industries to degree or HND level.
• Computer literate, including understanding of network servers and associated integrated publishing systems including Atex Prestige (magazines and newspapers).
• Knowledge of Agfa Arkitex Production systems is desirable.
• Highly proficient in the full range of Adobe Creative Suite of products – and where possible develop – best practice such as InDesign library templates to drive efficiency and maintain brand continuity.
• In-depth commercial print experience, including pre-flight experience and technical knowledge when liaising with external printers.
• Experience of related products including Google Ad Manager, Bannerflow, WordPress, etc.
• Ability to prioritise and problem solve when working under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (ability to present).
• Ability to interpret instructions and liaise with colleagues at all levels within the business.
• Highly organised and self-motivated to meet challenges with solutions-based attitude.
• Meet and exceed our customer service level agreements across internal and external customer accounts.
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter, including a link to your portfolio.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week from any one of our local offices. This is a hybrid flexible role offering a blend of home and office working. We are flexible about your home location providing you are willing to travel to one of our local offices in Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, Onsite Staff Gym (Dundee), excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
What to expect from the recruitment experience
As we move through the recruitment process, we want to get to know you, as well as help you understand the team, where we are going and how you can play a part in our future a little better.
Following an initial screening process, if you are selected to move to interview, we will introduce you to the hiring panel over email and make sure you’re clear on the outcomes of your time with them, as well as timelines for hearing any next steps.
We will also share any helpful feedback we can with you, so whether it’s the right role or not this time around, we can help each other grow.
To make sure you are supported to be at your best through the process, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application or make adjustments along the way.
Any questions?
Contact us on recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk for more information. We’d be happy to help.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment Show more details...
via reed.co.uk
posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Courier/Driver/Mail Room Assistant
• Temporary
• From now until December 2023
• Central Bournemouth
• 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday
• 37 hours per week
• £11.59 per hour pay rate
About the Courier/Driver/Mail Room Assistant role
We are seeking 2 candidates for this role, you will be neatly presented, with a friendly and polite manner , you will ideally driving/delivery experience, perhaps you have been a postman/courier service/ or perhaps
Courier/Driver/Mail Room Assistant
• Temporary
• From now until December 2023
• Central Bournemouth
• 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday
• 37 hours per week
• £11.59 per hour pay rate
About the Courier/Driver/Mail Room Assistant role
We are seeking 2 candidates for this role, you will be neatly presented, with a friendly and polite manner , you will ideally driving/delivery experience, perhaps you have been a postman/courier service/ or perhaps you have been a taxi driver? This is not essential to apply, but would be helpful.
You will also need to have some basic admin skills to complete this role, data entry, able to use commercial printers, outlook for emails, and be able to log information onto an Excel sheet.
First thing in the morning you will go to the facility to pick up your jobs for the day, answer emails, print docs, update the Excel sheet.
After this you will then go out to deliver goods/or pick up goods from offices or their facilities in the Bournemouth/Poole or... Christchurch locations
• Must be physically fit to apply, due to the nature of the role
• Must be over 25 years of age to apply, due to insurance
• Must have a full clean UK driving licence
• You will have good geographical knowledge of the areas covered
To apply for the Courier/Driver/Mail Room Assistant position, please send your CV to us ASAP, the role will start around the 9th May, and interviews will take place soon for shortlisted candidates, face to face Show more details...
• Temporary
• From now until December 2023
• Central Bournemouth
• 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday
• 37 hours per week
• £11.59 per hour pay rate
About the Courier/Driver/Mail Room Assistant role
We are seeking 2 candidates for this role, you will be neatly presented, with a friendly and polite manner , you will ideally driving/delivery experience, perhaps you have been a postman/courier service/ or perhaps you have been a taxi driver? This is not essential to apply, but would be helpful.
You will also need to have some basic admin skills to complete this role, data entry, able to use commercial printers, outlook for emails, and be able to log information onto an Excel sheet.
First thing in the morning you will go to the facility to pick up your jobs for the day, answer emails, print docs, update the Excel sheet.
After this you will then go out to deliver goods/or pick up goods from offices or their facilities in the Bournemouth/Poole or... Christchurch locations
• Must be physically fit to apply, due to the nature of the role
• Must be over 25 years of age to apply, due to insurance
• Must have a full clean UK driving licence
• You will have good geographical knowledge of the areas covered
To apply for the Courier/Driver/Mail Room Assistant position, please send your CV to us ASAP, the role will start around the 9th May, and interviews will take place soon for shortlisted candidates, face to face Show more details...