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Closing Date for Applications 24th November Who are we? Polytag is a well-funded, revenue producing scale-up developing technology to enable the packaging circular economy. Alongside this we are also and developing a full ‘connected packaging’ solution for SME’s. We have built a platform business based around a rich data registry that enables a range of stakeholders across the circular economy to describe, tag and trace packaging through the supply chain: working with ‘tagging partners’ who specialise in various printing formats on high-speed label-lines; robotics experts developing hardware to sort packaging in recycling centres; applications to scan unique codes to verify product identities; with GS1 web technology to provide consumers access to rich dynamic content and enable interoperability across supply chain systems. Polytag is led by Alice Rackley, our CEO, who has experience leading teams developing disruptive mobile and platform technology solutions that make a real tangible difference in consumer-facing businesses. The team is committed to building products using agile practices and modern scalable technology, guided by customer feedback. You will work in a trusting, thought-provoking environment that encourages collaborative problem-solving in order to implement creative solutions that are designed to save the Planet. Quite literally. If you want to be part of a team that is striving to make a tangible difference to the plastics problem, and contribute to solving the climate change challenge, please read on. Job Brief This is a really exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of Polytag’s products, supporting our mission to disrupt the recycling economy and bring transparency to packaging lifecycles. We are looking for a UI/UX Product Designer to help shape scalable, intuitive user experiences across our platform. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full development life cycle—from conception to deployment—covering interface design and data displays, user flows, user research, product testing, and competitor benchmarking. As the UI/UX Product Designer, you‘ll be comfortable conducting user interviews, designing wireframes and prototypes, validating usability through testing, and collaborating closely with product and engineering to bring ideas to life. You’ll take an iterative approach to designs—sharing different versions, exploring trade-offs, and refining solutions and user experiences through feedback, collaboration and testing. All roles at Polytag require full KPI ownership and autonomy, no micro-management here: Roll-your-sleeves-up-to-your-neck-in-dig-deep-belief-everything-you’ve-got-dreamingabout-making-it-work satisfaction. We have four major products that make up the Polytag proposition, and as each one grows you will support the product team in delivering thoughtful, user-centred design across them. This is a hybrid working role. Candidates should show a willingness to work anywhere within the UK for up to 3 days each month depending on customer needs, and we meet as a whole team in person once a quarter. Our ultimate intention is to hire a permanent team that can do 2 – 4 days a month in person in an office around the Chester area: Polytag definitely supports the ‘work where works for you’ philosophy, but we also believe in the power of informal chats, team banter and socialising to build successful teams. And that means we have to get together in real life. Plus, with younger team members at an early stage in their careers we can’t support and teach them about the ‘invisible stuff’ (building rapport, stakeholder management, office etiquette) on 100% Teams calls. Key Responsibilities • Be hands-on—develop a deep understanding of Polytag’s products, how they work, and how users interact with them, keeping customer needs and usability front of mind., • Design wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys that support intuitive, user-friendly experiences across our product suite, • Iterate on designs collaboratively, sharing multiple versions, exploring trade-offs, and refining solutions based on feedback from product, engineering, and users., • Participate in the Software Development Lifecycle, sharing design progress, gathering feedback, and aligning on priorities with the Product Lead, • Conduct user interviews, usability testing, and feedback sessions to validate design decisions and uncover opportunities for improvement., • Support pre-release product testing with a focus on UX quality, consistency, and attention to detail., • Benchmark competitor products to identify UX trends, strengths, and gaps, and translate insights into actionable design improvements., • Document rationale behind design choices in a clear and accessible way, helping the wider team understand how user needs, feedback, and trade-offs shape the final approach., • Collaborate closely with product function and engineers to ensure design feasibility and alignment with product goals., • Contribute to the evolution of Polytag’s design practice, helping to establish consistent patterns and a user-centred approach across all products., • Build and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across all applications, • Maintain clear, well-organised design files to ensure ease of use and collaboration across the team, • Leverage analytics tools to understand user flows and identify user pain points Skills, Knowledge & Expertise • Demonstrable 5+ years’ experience in a UI/UX Product Design role, ideally within a SaaS or digital product, • Skilled in wireframing, prototyping, and designing intuitive user flows and interactions that make digital tasks feel seamless and easy to complete, • Expert user of modern design tools (preference Figma) and prototyping methods, • Proficiency in creating and maintaining design systems and reusable component libraries, • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to iterate and refine designs based on feedback - comfortable working closely with PM and engineers in a fast-moving team, • Ability to present design work clearly and explain the rationale behind decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Experience using analytics tools (e.g. Mixpanel, Hotjar) to understand how products are used to support enhancements (preference for Mixpanel), • Hands on experience conducting user research and usability testing, and translating insights into actionable design improvements, • Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools such as the Atlatissan suite, • Experience working within sprint cycles and contributing to cross-functional teams, • Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, • Comfortable dealing with ambiguity as we develop our proposition in a new, emerging market, • Knowledge of FMCG and category management is a bonus, especially in relation to packaging, recycling, or sustainability, • Knowledge and experience of UI development, including HTML 5, CSS, and other frameworks is a bonus Benefits £50,000 annual salary, auto enrolment in a pension, 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays on top). Cake on your birthday. Polytag is an equal opportunity employer that places a high value on diversity and inclusion. Working in a way that enables you to make a positive contribution to what we do in the way that works for you. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we support applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Creative Designer / Creative Lead / Lead Designer - Chester / Cheshire (hybrid) - Digital & Print / Adobe Creative / Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign / Web / Mobile / UX/UI / Content design / Animation / Video Editing We are looking for a Designer who wants to be a Lead Designer / Creative Lead, who wants to join a high energy, all action Content & Marketing team, who work across health, leisure and fitness. You'll be the Lead Designer in a team of 2 and while prior experience in a Lead role isn't a must have you must be able to show what you can bring to the role. The responsibilities are split into 2 main parts: • Leadership, mentorship, guidance, development & progression of another Designer., • Strategic interpretation of marketing campaigns, critiquing, enhancing, and elevating marketing's ideas and bringing them to life. Within the role you'll be the go-to for all things creative & design over print, digital, web and mobile. The team are very modern, collaborative and innovative in their industry. They are looking to push boundaries in their work and stand-out. To be considered for the role you'll need to be confident in full Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign...) over a wide range of online and offline / print designs. Any additional experience with the below would be beneficial, but can be picked up. You'll join a team that trust in your ability and your ideas, who want to facilitate progression and don't put red tape on creativity. Role overview: • Lead creative and design for the business, • Digital & print/offline design - full lifecycle from research, strategy and concept design through to inception/production., • Work with the Marketing Manager to bring ideas to life., • Customer & user research and segmentation., • Work with internal and external stakeholders to produce eye-catching, clear, fit for purpose designs inline with brand guidelines and company voice., • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), • UX/UI - with a focus on UX for customer demographic. Wireframes & mock-ups for web and mobile. Figma (ideally) or XD, • Be involved in content creation for social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter / X, TikTok., • Aid in videography, editing & animation - Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom (not a dealbreaker) The role is varied and you'll need to be organised and be adaptable. You'll have the full support of the wider Marketing team and you're own training budget for upskilling in any of the above. The role is based in the Chester HQ, with additional travel to sites in Cheshire needed when applicable. You'll need to be able to drive and have you're own transport. The team go into the office 1-2 days a week, with the other days WFH. They offer flexible hours and have a non-corporate, casual way of working. Salary is up to £30,500, with regular reviews, cost of living increases. You'll get a Mac and home office kit out, 26 days holiday + BH, free gym & leisure membership, additional employee perks. Creative Designer / Creative Lead / Lead Designer - Chester / Cheshire (hybrid) - Digital & Print / Adobe Creative / Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign / Web / Mobile / UX/UI / Content design / Animation / Video Editing

We’re looking for an ambitious and commercially driven media sales specialist to join the team behind European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer (EPM) – one of Europe’s leading B2B publishing and digital media brands serving the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. In this pivotal role, you will lead the growth of our digital advertising, content marketing, brand awareness, and lead-generation revenues, building on EPM’s respected editorial reputation and deep industry reach. You’ll work with clients across the global life sciences supply chain—connecting innovation-driven businesses with our powerful multimedia audience. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing brand with reach across print, digital, webinars, newsletters, and gated content, all underpinned by a trusted voice and an influential community of decision-makers in pharma. Your Role As Portfolio Sales Manager, you will: • Take responsibility for achieving and growing digital and print revenue targets across the EPM portfolio., • Sell integrated marketing solutions across print, digital display, sponsored content, gated assets, e-blasts, and webinars., • Develop and maintain long-term client relationships with key industry players and marketing decision-makers., • Collaborate with editorial and marketing teams to create and deliver cross-channel media campaigns that meet client objectives—from awareness to lead generation., • Prospect new business opportunities across pharma, contract manufacturing, and related life science sectors., • Provide consultative advice to clients on how to maximise impact across our portfolio of products and platforms., • Proven B2B media or advertising sales experience, ideally within publishing, science, manufacturing, or healthcare sectors., • Strong understanding of digital marketing solutions, including display, native, email, gated content, and webinars., • A track record of exceeding targets through consultative, relationship-based selling., • Strategic thinker with excellent commercial awareness and creative problem-solving skills., • Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation abilities., • Proficiency with CRM systems, analytics dashboards, and modern media planning tools. What We Offer • Competitive base salary (dependent on experience), • Uncapped commission – your earnings grow with your performance, • Hybrid working – flexibility between remote and Chester HQ, • Generous holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays and your birthday off, • Travel opportunities – UK and international industry events Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team committed to delivering insight, innovation, and industry connections to a global audience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. With a respected brand, a loyal readership, and strong growth across digital channels, this is your opportunity to make a real commercial impact and shape the next chapter of a market-leading media portfolio. Apply now and be part of the team driving engagement and success across the global life sciences sector.

Account Manager / Client Lead Chester (Hybrid) Full-time Join a growing creative design agency in Chester that’s passionate about building brands. Stride is looking for an experienced Account Manager to lead client relationships, manage projects from brief to delivery, and help local businesses bring their brands to life. If you’re organised, relationship-driven, and passionate about design, we’d love to hear from you. Past agency experience essential. About Stride We’re a full-service design studio in Chester specialising in branding, web design and marketing. Our small but highly creative team partners with a wide range of local businesses. helping them tell their story through thoughtful, impactful design. We’re relationship-driven, detail-focused, and genuinely care about the people we work with - both our clients and our team. The Role We’re looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our team and take the lead on managing client relationships and projects. You’ll become the main contact for clients, ensuring smooth communication, clear briefs and on-time delivery. This role suits someone who enjoys juggling multiple projects, thrives on collaboration, and has a strong appreciation for great design. Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day relationships with clients, • Oversee project timelines, budgets and deliverables, • Brief and coordinate with our creative and web teams, • Handle client feedback and approvals with care and clarity, • Support the Managing Director with proposals and client reviews, • Identify opportunities to add value and strengthen relationships About You • 2+ years’ experience in a creative, branding or digital agency, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • Confident managing multiple projects and priorities, • Commercially aware with strong attention to detail, • Positive, proactive and collaborative, • A genuine appreciation for great design Why You’ll Love Working at Stride • A friendly, close-knit creative team, • Projects that make a real impact for local businesses, • Supportive and flexible working environment, • Opportunity to grow with an ambitious independent studio To apply: Send your CV and a short intro to - we’d love to hear from you.