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Recruitment specialists in editorial and
content creation – digital and print

Honest, knowledgeable and friendly recruitment
to grow your career or your business

About

Welcome to Folio, a recruitment
agency for the media industry.
We place permanent and freelance
candidates in all areas of editorial
and content creation.

Penny Lawson founded Folio in 2005 after 13 years in publishing. In her previous career she worked as a chief sub and deputy editor on some of the UK’s best-known consumer and client magazines, so she knows the industry first-hand.

She has matched hundreds of candidates to exciting opportunities, whether that be within digital, social, content marketing, consumer, b2b, communications or PR. The fact that many of these candidates are now clients is testament to Folio’s success.

Folio prides itself on its honest, friendly approach and the business is built on integrity and reliability. Excellent recruitment isn’t about plugging gaps – it’s sharing the dream, giving intelligent advice and supporting you throughout the journey.

Candidates

Registering with Folio

Folio specialises in jobs in content creation. From editorial assistant to editorial director, or social media exec to senior strategist, we can help find the right role for you.

To start, please send us your CV with a cover letter outlining the type of role you are looking for and salary expectations. We review every application and you will always hear back. If we think we can help, we’d like to meet to talk in more detail about your career moves and aspirations.

We get to know the people we work with – and that is what makes Folio special.

Contact us

Please send your CV with a cover letter to hello@foliorecruitment.co.uk

Testimonials

“Penny is the friendliest face in recruitment, adding a personal touch that goes beyond the day-to-day normality of sharing CVs and portfolios, and chasing up work opportunities. She’s also efficient, with a great memory and network of contacts, placing people in the right roles for freelance and putting them forward for full-time vacancies. Penny maintains close communication when something’s come up, so you aren’t left wondering whatever happened to that mooted possibility (which some recruiters seem to do all too often!). It’s a pleasure to be on Penny’s books.” Stuart, Copywriter

“The difference between Penny and other recruiters is that she genuinely cares about you as an individual. Right from the outset, Penny took the time to get to know me and my likes and dislikes, and within weeks had placed me with a host of long-standing clients. Her connections are second to none, but it is her caring and personable approach that sets her apart from all other recruiters I’ve worked with. I’ve had nothing but a positive experience and can thoroughly recommend Folio!” Matt, Editor

“Penny really listened to what I wanted and only matched me with the roles and companies that would suit me best. Throughout I felt incredibly supported, at ease about big career decisions and altogether more confident about my future. Within two weeks I was offered the job I was looking for. I can’t thank Penny enough for all her help!” Emily, Content Exec

“I approached Penny after six months of searching for employment with no success. Her experience, expertise and guidance were exactly what I needed and she restored confidence in my abilities. She helped me refocus on what it was that I wanted to achieve. Within days, Penny had secured an interview for me and it was only a matter of weeks before I was offered a full-time position. Thanks to her, I am now in a job that I absolutely love.” Justine, Sub-editor

Freelance

Deciding whether to go freelance can be very daunting – sole trader versus limited company, what expenses are tax deductible, should you be VAT registered, etc. And when you are successfully working freelance, the chances are you’ll need advice from time to time.

These practical guides offer help on how to set up, expenses, personal indemnity insurance, self-assessment and a host of other important issues.

Clients

How Folio can help

Folio is a niche, specialist agency focussing on content creation. We work with content marketing agencies, ad agencies, global news publishers, consumer brands, PR agencies, social and video specialists, independent publishers and any business in need of engaging content.

Penny spent 13 years in publishing, so genuinely gets what you need. She loves combining the worlds of publishing and recruitment and has one simple aim – to truly match the needs of both clients and candidates.

Most of our clients come to us by referral (thank you) and they keep coming back. We interview all candidates and set tests, when relevant, to assess writing, editing, subbing, SEO, social, digital and IT skills. We only put forward people we believe are a strong fit and we will never clog your inbox with CVs.

To speak to one of the team call 020 3417 4060 or email hello@foliorecruitment.co.uk

 

Testimonials

“Folio’s editorial expertise and professionalism have been invaluable. Other recruitment agencies left us disappointed with their level of service, but Folio understood our needs completely and helped us find the right people for numerous roles, both temporary and permanent.” Barry, Director

“Penny hunts down the candidates other agencies don’t and doesn’t just rely on incoming CVs. She has placed several outstanding candidates with me over the years, both permanent, fixed contract and freelance, a number of which are still in place after many years.” Chris, Editor

“Folio has been an invaluable help to me, providing excellent, technically skilled, friendly and reliable sub-editors who meet the exact requirements of our demanding production desk. Folio provides such subs promptly and often at very short notice (due to the unforeseeable events of a busy publishing outfit), significantly easing the pressure at the most challenging times.” Stuart, Production Editor

“Penny delivers. She has never wasted my time by putting people forward who are not suitable. Everyone she sends my way has been more than capable of doing the job at hand. On the whole, freelancers I get through Penny come back to work with us job after job as her standard is incredibly high.” Zoe, Head of Content

Jobs

Account Manager, B2B
Central London
Hybrid (but mainly WFH), permanent, salary on application
Apr 2024

This role is at a multi-award-winning content marketing agency in London, working across a number of key B2B and B2C accounts.

As Account Manager you will be project managing and delivering content on behalf of specific clients. You will be working closely with Account Directors, who lead on the strategy and are accountable for the profitability of the accounts. The role is fast moving and you must be super organised and able to deliver projects that span online content, email and print.

Responsibilities
• Working with internal teams and freelancers to deliver projects.
• Managing individual clients/projects with the support of an Account Director.
• Ensuring that work is produced on time, on budget and to the highest standards.
• Understanding the client’s aims to ensure that work meets their objectives.
• Being proactive, coming up with new ideas and creative solutions.
• To look for opportunities that help clients achieve their marketing and communication aims and to grow, develop and deepen the client relationship.

Skills needed
• Solid experience within an agency team managing projects
• The ability to deliver digital projects specifically email, video, audio and online content
• A grounding in marketing and the ability to interpret data
• The ability to manage a budget
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• The ability to understand and empathise with clients and internal teams
• Self-motivated with good attention to detail
• Good sense of humour and the ability to put people at ease
• Highly organised and enthusiastic
• An enquiring and creative mind

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to hello@foliorecruitment.co.uk

We regret that due to large volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Project Manager, B2C
Central London
Hybrid working (2 days in the office), permanent, salary on application
Apr 2024

This role is at a multi-award-winning content marketing agency in London, working across a number of key B2B and B2C accounts.

As Account Manager you will be project managing and delivering content on behalf of specific clients. You will be working closely with Account Directors, who lead on the strategy and are accountable for the profitability of the accounts. The role is fast moving and you must be super organised and able to deliver projects that span online content, email and print.

Responsibilities
• Working with internal teams and freelancers to deliver projects.
• Managing individual clients/projects with the support of an Account Director.
• Ensuring that work is produced on time, on budget and to the highest standards.
• Understanding the client’s aims to ensure that work meets their objectives.
• Being proactive, coming up with new ideas and creative solutions.
• To look for opportunities that help clients achieve their marketing and communication aims and to grow, develop and deepen the client relationship.

Skills needed
• Solid experience within an agency team managing projects
• The ability to deliver digital projects specifically email, video, audio and online content
• A grounding in marketing and the ability to interpret data
• The ability to manage a budget
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• The ability to understand and empathise with clients and internal teams
• Self-motivated with good attention to detail
• Good sense of humour and the ability to put people at ease
• Highly organised and enthusiastic
• An enquiring and creative mind

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to hello@foliorecruitment.co.uk

We regret that due to large volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Executive Assistant
City of London, hybrid working
Full time, permanent, salary on application
Apr 2024

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a specialist international PR and Strategic Communications Agency. Working with high-level governmental, inter-governmental, charity and corporate clients, the agency offers a unique exposure to a global client base working to bridge the communications gap between cultures and communities on a local and international scale.

Responsibilities:
● Extensive diary management and scheduling meetings for Managing Partner – managing personal and work schedules, ensuring that appropriate meetings and people are given priority.
● Provide high-level administrative support to the Managing Partner, and his Chief of Staff managing multiple entities and teams.
● Coordinate and manage complex calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements and provide detailed itineraries.
● Act as a liaison between the executive and internal/external stakeholders.
● Take meeting minutes and ensure successful implementation of any follow up/ action items.
● Anticipate the needs of the executive and proactively address them.
● Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, briefs, remarks and other documents as requested.
● Keep a detailed log of all company stakeholders.
● Produce PowerPoint or Keynote presentations and talking points when requested.
● Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
● Organise and oversee company events and conferences in collaboration with the Chief of Staff.
● Support external executive boards and advisory councils as requested on behalf the Managing Partner.

Qualifications and requirements:
● Bachelor’s Degree
● Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role in a fast-paced setting (preferably at least 5 years)
● Arabic Speaking (preferable, not a requirement)
● Must be able and willing to travel internationally and frequently.
● Proven genuine interest in current affairs and international relations.
● Strong IT skills with ability to use Microsoft packages at an advanced level.
● Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across several teams, in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.
● Effective time management and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload; planning for self and others’ actions that need to happen, by whom and by when.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly and concisely, presenting complex information effectively both orally and in writing.
● Flexible and adaptable; detail-focused, comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.
● Ability to work both independently and as an integral part of a team, exercising initiative and referring upwards only where necessary.
● Resilience and stamina to sustain performance and meet deadlines even when under pressure from a high volume of work and conflicting priorities.
● Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively under pressure.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to hello@foliorecruitment.co.uk

We regret that due to high volumes of candidates only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Home Page Editor
London
Circa £80k, depending on experience
Apr 2024

This exciting opportunity is on the digital edition of a national newspaper. Email hello@foliorecruitment.co.uk for a job spec and additional info

Night News Editor
London
Salary on application
Apr 2024

This exciting opportunity is on the digital edition of a national newspaper. Email hello@foliorecruitment.co.uk for a job spec and additional info

Head of Social Media
London,
Full-time, hybrid working, salary on application
Apr 2024

This senior role is at a well-known content marketing agency in London. As Head of Social, you would be responsible for overseeing the development of social strategies and the delivery of social content across the agency’s portfolio of B2C, B2B and membership accounts, plus new-business projects.

This is a client-facing role. You need the ability to think strategically and produce inspirational, engaging and effective content across all social platforms. You have strong leadership and project-management skills. You lead the content process, from working on new-business pitches, identifying new opportunities with current clients, creating campaigns, and setting and monitoring KPIs.

As well as managing and developing the agency’s small social team, you are also an ambassador for social – sharing social knowledge, trends and best practice across the agency.

Key responsibilities

Collaborate with clients to define objectives and success metrics for social campaigns, ensuring alignment with overall content-marketing strategies.
Oversee the development and execution of full social strategies aligned with client objectives, audience insights and industry trends.
Conduct research and analysis to identify key social opportunities, platforms and content formats to maximise engagement and reach.
Lead the development of social media content calendars, including planning, scheduling and publishing content across relevant platforms.
Set KPIs and oversee the monitoring and reporting of social channels.
Create audience- and insight-driven campaigns for all social channels.
Oversee the creation and delivery of inspirational, engaging and effective content, that resonates with target audiences and drives desired actions.
Ensure all content is consistent with brand guidelines, messaging and tone[1]of-voice standards, and optimised for each platform and audience segment.
Lead a team of social specialists, providing guidance, mentorship and support to ensure the successful execution of client campaigns.
Foster a collaborative and creative work environment, encouraging innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
Maintain a deep understanding of social platforms, trends, technologies (including AI) and best practices. Share that knowledge and lead social best practice across the agency.

Diversity policy

Diversity and inclusion

At Folio we are devoted to ensuring our recruitment is not only excellent, but inclusive and diverse.

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone and we measure an individual on their abilities and not on gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability, or belief.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is vital to progress and success. Our unique approach, as long-term mentors to our candidates and clients, allows us to advise on a true best-fit – to achieve long-term and mutually beneficial business relationships.