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Take Control
More and more people freelance. It's flexible. It's fun. It's varied. It's empowering. It can be lucrative, or it could be your idea of working hell. But that's the point. Freelancing is not for everybody. But we're pretty good at spotting whom it will work for.
If you freelance already or you fancy dipping your big toe into the freelancing pool, drop us a note.
London & South East
- Account Handling - Design & Branding:
- Annabelle Johnson
- Account Handling - DM & Integrated:
- Jordie Grist
- Account Handling - Digital:
- Paul Hollingshead
- Account Handling - PR:
- Emma Tatham
- Account Handling - SP, Experiential & Events:
- Barbara Mollerus
- Creative & Creative Services - Integrated:
- Alistair Bradley
- Creative & Creative Services - Digital:
- Amalie Byass
- In-house:
- Emma Mayne
East Midlands & South West
- Creative & Account Handling:
- Anna Smith
West Midlands
- Creative & Account Handling:
- Lisa Clarke
North
- Creative & Account Handling:
- Sarah Cossey
Freelance Rates
Don't go getting carried away now. The lists below are a guide. Thought provoking, but just a guide.
SP / DM / Field Marketing agencies
| Position | Day Rate |
|---|---|
| Account Executive | £90 - £120 |
| Senior Account Executive | £115 - £140 |
| Account Manager | £150 - £170 |
| Senior Account Manager | £170 - £190 |
| Account Director | £200 - £220 |
| Senior Account Director | £220 - £250 |
| Consultant / Board Director | £300 + |
In-house Marketing and PR
| Position | Day Rate |
|---|---|
| Marketing Executive | £130 - £150 |
| PR Executive | £140 - £160 |
| DM Manager / Product Manager / Senior Marketing Executive | £150 - £230 |
| PR Manager / Communications Manager | £200 - £250 |
| Brand Manager / Campaign Manager / Senior Product Manager | £200 - £260 |
| Marketing Manager | £200 - £260 |
| Group Marketing Director | £300 + |
Creative
| Position | Day Rate |
|---|---|
| Junior Art Director / Writer | £120 - £160 |
| Artworker dep. on experience | £120 - £250 |
| Creative Services Manager | £150 - £230 |
| Middleweight Art Director / Writer | £160 - £200 |
| Senior Art Director / Writer | £200 + |
Digital
| Position | Day Rate |
|---|---|
| Account Executive | £110 - £150 |
| Senior Account Executive | £120 - £150 |
| Account Manager | £140 - £175 |
| Senior Account Manager | £175 - £200 |
| Account Director | £200 - £300 |
| Project Manager / Producer | £200 - £250 |
| Senior Project Manager | £250 - £350 |
| Senior Planner | £250 - £350 |
| IA | £250 - £300 |
| Senior IA | £320 - £400 |
Digital Creative
| Position | Day Rate |
|---|---|
| Junior Web / Flash Designer | £140 - £180 |
| Middleweight Web / Flash Designer | £200 - £250 |
| Senior Web / Flash Designer | £250 - £300 |
| Junior Flash Developer | £180 - £200 |
| Middleweight Flash Developer | £240 - £300 |
| Senior Flash Developer | £290 - £350 |
Digital Creative Teams
| Position | Day Rate |
|---|---|
| Junior Teams | £150 - £200 |
| Middleweight Teams | £200 - £300 |
| Senior Teams | £300 - £400 |
Got a question?
- How easy is it to register with Blue Skies?
- Pretty simple. Just email your CV and we'll get back to you within 48 hours to let you know if we have the right type of assignments to match your experience. We'll only set up a meeting if we're confident we can help you. Usually, you'd need to be in a position to freelance immediately to be considered by our clients.
- There's no fee, right?
- Spot on. Candidates pay us zip. In effect, the time our consultants spend on your behalf is free to you. Instead, clients pay us for the privilege of having you on board.
- How can I be sure you will handle my details in confidence?
- You can rest assured that Blue Skies will never release your details to any client unless you say, "Yes, please!" Or, "Work for them? I'd give my right arm..." Our policy is to understand your specific criteria and only discuss those opportunities that fit your game plan. Saves you time and effort.
- What level of experience do you look for?
- The majority of our clients work with us on briefs requiring a minimum amount of relevant experience. Understandably our clients tend to demand that freelancers are able to "hit the ground running". This particular cliché means that freelance vacancies usually require category as well as discipline expertise.
- Do Blue Skies handle part-time positions?
- The majority of our clients will ask us to fill full-time positions, on a five day a week basis. Occasionally some clients seek people to consult for a few days per week over a period of time. Very much the exception though.
- Aren't I entitled to holiday pay?
- Under current employment legislation freelancers are now awarded holiday pay on a pro-rata basis of 24 days per year. Way to go! If your salary is paid via Blue Skies, we add 10.17% to your gross daily rate to cover this allowance. As a certain supermarket says, "every little helps".
- How do I get my money?
- Everybody asks! And why not, you're earning it! As a freelancer our client will decide whether they wish to pay you directly or if they'd like Blue Skies to organise the payroll function.
- What happens if Blue Skies pay me?
- We pay all freelancers on a weekly basis by bank transfer. All we ask from you is that you initially provide a P45, or complete a P46, and return your weekly timesheet by midday Monday. You'll receive the cleared funds in your bank account by end of play Friday. In time to get a round in!
- As a freelancer should I set up my own Limited company?
- The government has been clear with regards to closing the self-employed status of freelancers. Let's face it; this was usually a pretty obvious tax dodge. As an ethical recruiter, we'll only put candidates on the payroll who agree to be paid on a PAYE basis.
- Can I carry on looking for permanent work whilst freelancing?
- Yes, of course, it's entirely your call. We all have bills to pay. If you want to freelance until you secure a permanent position, we'll instruct our permanent consultants to work on your behalf. As long as clients are aware of your wishes then this won't cause any issues.
