Up to 50 new jobs could be in the offing with the launch of an in-house creative agency for one of the Big Four accountants.
Commercial services firm Deloitte plans to open a northern hub in Leeds this June for its in-house 368 creative agency.
The firm is already recruiting for more than 20 newly created roles – and hopes to bring the headcount up to around 50 by the end of this year.
Launched in 2018, 368 is made up of strategists, creatives, filmmakers, developers, and event specialists. Jobs on offer include design, social media, project management, copywriting, and planning.
Agency director Nick Burbidge and creative director David Harris will lead the 368 teams across London and Leeds.
Mr Harris said: "Recent months have taught us how to work collaboratively and creatively with our teams, wherever we are based - however, the connections we have with our communities continues to influence the work that we deliver.
“Leeds for many generations has been the home of inspirational innovators and creators who continue to drive the city's evolution.
“Creating more of our work in this region will allow 368 to continue shaping compelling campaigns that capture the attention of our clients and communities across the UK."
The agency’s film studio and experiential teams will continue to work from Deloitte’s London base, collaborating closely with the Leeds office.
Campaigns 368 have worked on for Deloitte include the need for digital inclusion and reskilling and the climate crisis.
Annabel Rake, partner, and chief marketing officer at Deloitte, said: “I’m based in Leeds, and know first-hand that it’s a dynamic and influential destination for creativity.
“Offering a community of diverse, creative talent, Leeds is now the workshop chosen by many to create distinct and unique marketing campaigns. 368’s new northern base in Leeds will provide a vibrant backdrop to support our ambition to launch award-winning campaigns, created by some of the brightest and most ambitious creative talents in the industry.”
Stuart Cottee, Deloitte’s Yorkshire and North East practice senior partner, added: “A number of leading businesses, and now Government with the UK’s first infrastructure bank, have chosen to open their doors in Leeds in recent years, attracting a range of experienced and new creative talent to lay down roots in the region.
“Having 368’s creative and digital prowess on our doorstep is yet another string to the bow of the burgeoning creative community that we have here in Yorkshire.
“Seeing businesses and sectors like this grow and flourish in the North is a key facet of leveling-up, and we are pleased to be part of the growing momentum for greater investment across the nations and regions.”
Sourced from Business Live - written by Jane Hall