Do great work without the big city bullshit.
We’ve always been an agency that’s punched above its weight. With a background working for international B2B brands and large agencies, for twenty years we’ve been applying the same high standards to everything we do. We just happen to be based in Stoke on Trent.
That’s a real advantage for our team – it means they’re able to work with the same quality of clients and campaigns they might if they were in London or any other big city, but still strike a good work life balance.
So younger team members benefit from the opportunity to learn from experienced pros who’ve been there and won the weird award trophies.
And the experienced pros can maintain the same award- winning standards they’ve achieved elsewhere. Without the torturous hours spent in traffic or the privilege of monthly parking permits that cost as much as your car.
If that makes sense to you, let’s talk about opportunities to work together.
Read on to find out more about how we work.
If you’ve landed here to see our current vacancies, carry on scrolling to the end or click here.
Culture eats oatcakes for breakfast
Or it would do if it worked here. A strong, positive culture underpins everything we do – airing opinions is encouraged regardless of your role, people are given the freedom to do their best work and support for training is open to all. Ultimately, if you’re enjoying your work then everyone’s a winner.
That’s complemented with regular social events factored into the working day, supporting our annual chosen charity and the occasional knees-up to mark big milestones or achievements.
We know a lot of agencies crow about their culture, but we’re one of only a few to have been awarded as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work.
See what the team thinks
Feel free to get in touch with the team and have a chat about their experience of working at Lesniak Swann. Here’s a few of the team across our various disciplines.
Maggie Morrissey
Senior PR Account Manager
Dec 2020 – Present
A lot of agencies pay lip service to company culture, and after being burnt with a previous agency I was sceptical about LS because the culture claims sounded so similar. But I’m so glad I made the move – LS is one of the most supportive and nurturing places I’ve worked where everyone has a voice, and we have a lot of fun too!
Matt Hicks
Head of Strategy and Content
March 2020 – Present
From my various roles in-house I know how frustrating it can be if agencies aren’t offering you that value beyond the work itself. It’s great to work at an agency where offering a constructive challenge to clients is actively encouraged and rewarded.
Chelsea Haddon
Senior Account Manager
August 2013 – Present
After starting with Lesniak Swann as an Apprentice nearly ten years ago, I’ve been able to develop my skills and really progress, firstly to Account Executive, then Account Manager and now Senior Account Manager. With the agency’s support I completed my City & Guilds, CIM Diploma, and Ritson’s mini MBA in Marketing amongst other training courses. I work across some of our major accounts such as Polypipe and Michelin, and enjoy the diversity of projects we work on.
Julian Watson
Senior Creative
July 2011 – Present
I’ve been with Lesniak Swann for nearly eleven years so something must be good about it! We get to flex our creative muscles on some big names. As the digital side of the industry is constantly changing, training to stay relevant is essential and support is always available. I have spent the last 3 years as a member of the Interaction Design Foundation gaining all kinds of UX and UI certifications along with training for motion graphics. Location is great for me as it’s a 30min bike ride in along the canal.
Attested development
We believe development is a virtuous circle – the more smart, skilled people we have, the happier they’ll be and the higher the quality of work we all produce.
For us development goes beyond the standard training courses (although we support everybody to gain a CIM or CIPR qualification). Regular book clubs, training events with external specialists and work showcases all help to make sure everybody is on top of the latest thinking.
Our recent reads have included Ogilvy on Advertising, Rory Sutherland’s Alchemy, A Beautiful Constraint and the latest; How Brands Grow: What Marketers Don’t Know by Byron Sharp. The next training event planned is Briefing Best Practice, with earlier events covering Project Management, the Power of PR, Insight, and Strategy: the S word.
We also provide a tailored, structured development path for all team members.
A selection of our key training providers
Book clubs on works from the latest trailblazers.
Our thought leadership events and workshops are always in demand.
Insight event with Anthony Tasgal
Creative's latest read in their book club
Project Management workshop with Vistage speaker, Malcolm Smith
Quenching our thirst for knowledge at every opportunity
Power of PR workshop
Reading Oglivy on Advertising - in the garden
Rewards season
We offer a package of rewards alongside the benefits covered above.
5% employer contribution to your pension scheme.
Additional time for Christmas closing – usually at least an extra 3 days.
Flexible working policy on your start and finish time and remote working for 50% of the time.
Time to attend children’s school events or other family occasions.
Bonus scheme based on personal and agency performance.
Charity work time matched by the firm meaning that if you give up your own time to raise money for our annual chosen charity we’ll give you the time back.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (usually 33 days a year in total).
Current vacancies
Account Executive
Looking to develop your agency career with major B2B brands? Let’s talk – more details here.
PR Senior Account Executive
Started your career in PR but looking for the next step? Then we’ve got just the job for you – take a look here.
PR Account Manager
Following several recent client wins, we have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced PR Account Manager to join our growing PR team. Find out more here.
No suitable vacancies?
There aren’t always positions available, but we do keep a black book for future opportunities. So if you think you might be a good fit for our team, send your CV and a covering note to: alexs@lesniakswann.lsservers.co.uk