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, WaterAid, Redrow, Crisis, Lovehoney, White Claw, Triodos Bank, and Little Freddie.

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 in 2023. 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.

Your role

As part of the agency strategy to grow the business 60% by 2027 we have a mandate to improve the efficiency of the way we work. One of the areas we have identified is in digital financial reconciliations – an admin job that takes up a significant amount of time from the agency every month that frankly, no one enjoys!

We are looking for an automation specialist to work with us on a project basis to realise the ambition of removing manual management of financial reconciliations. You will report into the Head of Operations but be part of a project team of key stakeholders in the agency. The project team are not technical specialists so you will need to be able to understand our needs, translate them into what is feasible and communicate with us effectively in layman’s terms. For this reason, experience with the digital financial reconciliation process or the platforms involved are integral and you will be expected to be in the TKF office 1-2 days a week depending on needs. There may be some days of downtime whilst you are waiting for feedback and so we will have a list of smaller automations that you can help us produce in that time.

You will need to have the initiative to problem solve and drive the project forward and as an incentive, we will offer a financial bonus for completion of the project to the agreed deadline and standard.

If successful and you have enjoyed working with us, we have a pipeline of other automation projects!

Note this is not a permanent role, we are looking for a specialist for around 6-8 weeks (project dependant).

The interview process will be two stages:

• First round, virtual – chat through experience and rates. With Ben Foster and Gabby Krite

• Second round, virtual – present your proposed approach to the project. With Ben Foster and Gabby Krite and 1-2 other key stakeholders from the project

Skills and experience

The Must Haves

• Knowledge of digital financial reconciliations and ideally Access
  
• Experience with data visualisation tools, ideally Adverity
  
• Digital media industry and ideally platform API experience (i.e. Google Ads, Bing, Meta, GA)
• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or similar
• Demonstrated history and portfolio of automation projects
  
• Ability to interrogate & follow briefs to hit key deadlines
  
• Ability to relay insights in layman’s terms to help inform business decisions
  
• Experience communicating with internal stakeholders
  
• Passion for human-centred design

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.