New Business and Marketing Executive

Who We Are

The Kite Factory is an independent media agency that gives brands the best in Heart, Art, and Science to craft creative media ideas that deliver. With a rich heritage in measurement, TKF combines data-driven insights and craft planning to deliver media effectiveness that drives measurable growth for clients like Skin+Me, ZSL London Zoo, The British Red Cross, Lovehoney, David Lloyd Clubs, WaterAid, White Claw, and Triodos Bank. We exist because we saw a gap in the market. A gap between ideas and measurement. Anyone can have a good idea, but they don’t necessarily know how to measure it. Conversely, just because you can measure things, it’s no guarantee you can have good ideas. Well, we do both. We’re a dynamic team of creative visionaries, professional achievers, and data enthusiasts, all driven by a passion for delivering tangible results. Now with over 100 media specialists, The Kite Factory has experienced remarkable growth over the past five years. We’ve celebrated multiple new business and award-winning campaigns, earning the prestigious title of Campaign’s Independent Agency of the Year 2024. Our workplace culture shines as we proudly rank among Campaign’s Best Places to Work and hold IPA Platinum status, reflecting our unwavering commitment to the development and well-being of our people.

What We Are Looking For

We’re on the hunt for an ambitious, proactive and creative New Business & Marketing Executive to help shape how The Kite Factory shows up in the market. You’ll be joining a small but mighty team responsible for raising our profile, winning new clients, and ensuring every touchpoint reflects our values and quality. This role suits someone with 1–2 years’ experience in marketing or new business (ideally within a media or creative agency) who’s ready to take on more responsibility, run with ideas, and make things happen. You’ll bring energy, curiosity and an eye for detail - someone who thrives on variety, can balance creative thinking with strong organisation, and takes pride in delivering brilliant work.

You will…

• Be a creative problem solver with a can-do attitude
• Be a forward thinker and manage your time to deliver brilliant work.
• Be a visible member of the agency and a contributing member of the team.
• Have an eye for detail to ensure the highest quality outputs.
• Have the passion, drive and tenacity to make a difference!

This is a fantastic step-up role for someone ready to move beyond coordination and take real ownership of marketing and new business projects in one of the UK’s most awarded independent media agencies.

Your role

The Marketing & New Business Executive will play a key role in supporting and executing marketing and prospecting activity that builds TKF’s profile and delivers agency growth. You will play a key role in bringing marketing activities, events, and pitch projects to fruition, handling daily organisation and making sure our materials, content, and processes remain top-notch. Reporting to the New Business & Marketing Manager, you’ll play a key role in executing our marketing and new business activity - supporting campaigns, events, content and pitches that build The Kite Factory’s reputation and fuel growth.

Marketing Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of TKF’s annual marketing plan and campaigns.
• Manage day-to-day social media activity (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok), developing content that drives engagement.
• Create and publish marketing content: newsletters, website updates, email campaigns, social posts and case studies.
• Work with internal teams to surface success stories for thought leadership and PR.
• Coordinate award entries and associated materials.
• Liaise with PR partners, suppliers and media owners on opportunities.
• Support and deliver events including thought leadership breakfasts, client socials and industry partnerships.
• Maintain and update the website, intermediary profiles, and marketing collateral.
• Track and report on marketing performance metrics.
• Produce internal comms content that keeps the agency connected and inspired.

New Business Responsibilities

• Support the New Business Director and Manager across all pitch activity, ensuring best practice and smooth coordination.
• Manage logistics, timelines and materials for chemistry meetings and pitches.
• Help design and produce compelling pitch decks, RFIs and tender documents.
• Maintain and evolve TKF’s credentials library, case studies and new business trackers.
• Research and create detailed company and sector overviews for prospective clients.
• Support proactive outreach and intermediary relationship management.
• Track and report new business performance and pipeline progress.

Skills And Experience

• 1–2 years’ experience in a marketing, comms or new business role (agency-side preferred).
• Strong copywriting and content creation skills.
• Familiarity with tools such as LinkedIn, Mailchimp, Canva, Monday.com or similar.
• An understanding of the media and advertising industry and a curiosity for how brands grow.

Core Skills

• Time management and organisation
• Multi-tasking under pressure
• Research and data analysis
• Written and verbal communication
• Admin and process discipline
• Problem solving and proactive thinking
• Attention to detail
• Data-driven decision making

Core behaviours

• Conscientious and proactive
• Eager and willing to learn
• Organised and reliable
• Independent yet collaborative
• Diligent and accountable
• Ambitious, personable, and detail-oriented
• Receptive to feedback and self-aware
• Data-driven decision making

Our Culture

We’re immensely proud of the vibrant culture at The Kite Factory. Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our quarterly pulse surveys, which create a valuable feedback loop, allowing us to evolve and refine our agency's operations. Here, every voice is heard and valued. We’ve diligently built and embodied our core values: Think Freely, Aim Higher, Stay Smart, Get Involved, and Win Together. Our people are our greatest asset, and the connections they forge with one another are the foundation of our success. To strengthen these relationships and foster a supportive and inclusive environment, we offer several committees that everyone is encouraged to join, including Social, Diversity & Inclusion, and Environmental Impact. These groups play a crucial role in shaping our culture and ensuring that we not only work together but thrive together.

What’s In It For You

As well as working with some of the best people in the industry, we offer a competitive salary, a range of benefits, a huge focus on training and development with dedicated training time, partnerships with industry specialists, and the opportunity to progress and develop your career with the support of a fantastic team.

Inclusivity and belonging

At The Kite Factory, we welcome applications from all walks of life including those who are under-represented in our industry. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive place to work where everyone feels they can belong and celebrate each other's differences. It’s so important to us that all voices are heard and listened to so that we can truly create an inclusive place to work where our teams can thrive.