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We’re looking for an experienced Employer Brand Manager to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract covering a maternity leave.

About the role

This role is responsible for promoting and developing our employer brand presence to reflect working life at AJ Bell and align with our brand strategy. It will shape how AJ Bell is viewed by prospective and existing employees and oversee the creation and execution of our employee events calendar.

Key responsibilities

Employer Brand

• Lead the design, development and execution of our employer brand strategy.
• Generate captivating content across various platforms, including social media, videos and employee blogs, both internally and externally.
• Seek opportunities to position our employer brand across different channels and maximise exposure.
• Monitor and analyze brand performance across channels and make data‑driven recommendations.
• Provide KPI reporting and relevant MI for brand performance.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and competitor activity to spot innovation opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR and Recruitment to ensure brand supports recruitment events and employee benefit promotions.
• Partner with the Senior HR Manager and Senior Recruitment Manager to manage Glassdoor and Indeed accounts.
• Ensure all content complies with corporate brand guidelines.

Employee Events

• Collaborate with the Internal Events Coordinator to develop, manage and implement the annual events strategy.
• Plan, manage and execute high‑value internal events with key stakeholders.
• Oversee delivery of all internal events, ensuring budget, cost‑effectiveness, inclusivity and accessibility.
• Support venue and vendor negotiation to deliver high‑quality events at maximum value.
• Manage day‑to‑day event logistics, welcoming guests, organising vendors, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Identify process and cost efficiencies to enhance employee engagement.
• Provide clear reporting on event success to the Senior HR Manager.
• Drive integration with the AJ Bell DE&I Ambassadors to support employee‑led events.
• Support the AJ Bell Futures Foundation with charity relationships to engage staff in fundraisers and volunteering.
• Explore and implement new technologies to support event delivery.
• Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations.

Other

• Support the business in meeting regulatory requirements, including Consumer Duty.

About you

Competence

• Strong data analysis skills
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience in communication and media planning
• Collaboration across departments
• Calm under pressure
• Initiative and flexibility
• Relationship management

Knowledge & Skills

• Event planning experience
• Stakeholder management
• Negotiation and influencing
• Project management
• Budget and cost tracking

About us

AJ Bell is one of the fastest‑growing investment platform businesses in the UK, offering award‑winning solutions for advisers and DIY investors. We manage assets totalling over £103.3 billion for 644,000 customers. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company, headquartered in Manchester with offices in London and Bristol, and has been named one of the UK’s ‘Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and a Great Place to Work® in 2024 and 2025.

What we offer

• Competitive starting salary
• 27‑day starting holiday entitlement, increasing to 31 days with service and a holiday buy‑sell scheme
• Pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• BAYE (Buy‑As‑You‑Earn) scheme
• Health Cash Plan via Simply Health
• Discounted private healthcare and dental plan
• Free gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay + pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Travel season ticket loans
• Death in service scheme
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Salary sacrifice charitable giving opportunities
• Calendar of social events (payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party, etc.)
• Personal development programmes and workshops
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
• Casual dress code
• Access to benefits from sponsorship deals

Hybrid working

We offer a hybrid working model: 3‑4 days per week in the office. New team members start with full‑time office presence for the first 3 months to build relationships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AJ Bell is committed to an environment of mutual respect, providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

How to apply

If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.