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Technical and General Office Manager - Closing Date: 31/10/2010 - Back to top
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 PA.
This is a unique position for a technically minded and experienced individual that combines the leadership of technical projects with day-to-day general office management.
The technical focus of this role centres on the organisation of a small team of computer programmers, developing software both directly and indirectly related to SMS messaging. Activities will include:
- Production of specifications
- Direction of coding team
- Setting of goals and deadlines
- Monitoring of the development process
- Testing and signing-off on code and systems
General office management adds to this role the opportunity to oversee larger teams and take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of office operations. Activities will include:
- Production and monitoring of timesheets
- Ordering of office supplies
- Assisting visitors
- Appropriate scheduling of staff holiday around business needs
- Interviewing new staff
- Planning staff excursions/team building
- Staff training
Successful applicants will have both technical and managerial experience, having thrived in both areas for a number of years. A thorough understanding of computing and the Internet, as well as a diverse knowledge of programming languages including Perl and Java is essential. Secure programming (particularly for web applications) and achieving efficiency through design are fundamental concepts that should already be well practiced. Knowledge of Linux or Unix systems is required and Apple Mac experience would be useful.
First-aid and other relevant training and experience may be beneficial, and education to degree level or above in a complimentary subject (such as Business, or Computing) is preferred.
Successful candidates will work in CardBoardFish's modern Whitstable offices, a clean, comfortable and relaxed environment with state-of-the-art Apple computer equipment and games room, and be entitled to comprehensive Bupa private healthcare after 6 months. A range of other benefits may also be made available, tailored to the individual's needs.
If you feel that you fit the profile and are keen to work for an exciting, technology driven company, please submit your CV here.
Marketing Executive - Closing Date: 31/10/2010 - Back to top
CardBoardFish, innovative leader in SMS messaging technology, seeks a talented and enthusiastic individual to fill a unique marketing vacancy within the company.
The position of Marketing Executive will combine both traditional and new media roles to encompass overall responsibility for the presentation of the CardBoardFish brand, and sub-brands, to the public. The successful applicant will be allocated a monthly marketing budget; specific objectives will need to be met, and there will also be opportunities to craft the company message.
Core activities will include:
- Communicating key brands to the media and the public, including CardBoardFish, FishText, TextTank, and CBFSMS.
- Online advertising, including Google Adwords.
- Working with traditional media; print advertising, press releases etc.
- Creating and executing public awareness initiatives.
- Creating and executing special offers and promotions.
- Developing ideas with our in-house graphics designer.
- Selecting and completing advantageous sponsorship opportunities.
- Writing a regular electronic newsletter for selected brands.
- Reacting to current events, such as school closures due to snow.
Experience in at least some of the above activities is required, along with relevant qualifications to A-Level standard (or equivalent) or higher. Education to degree level or above is preferred. Other requirements include:
- 100% fluency in both spoken and written English, excellent grammar and spelling.
- A good knowledge of computing and the Internet.
- Understanding of online advertising.
The successful applicant will work in CardBoardFish's modern Whitstable offices, a clean, comfortable and relaxed environment with state-of-the-art Apple computer equipment and games room, and be entitled to comprehensive Bupa private healthcare after 6 months. A range of other benefits may also be made available, tailored to the individual's needs.
Salary £20,000 - £25,000 PA.
If you feel that you fit the profile and are keen to work for an exciting, technology driven company, please submit your CV here.
