Gibsons Games, Evolution PR and Alakat Publishing – the company behind Toy World and Licensing.biz – are all offering exciting job opportunities in the toy industry.

The family-run games and puzzles specialist Gibsons Games is looking for a talented and driven Marketing Manager to join its growing team. As the leader of the Marketing department, the successful candidate will step into an all-encompassing role that covers everything from digital marketing to PR. They will be adept at managing their budget and an experienced people manager, able to juggle a variety of projects within agreed budgets and timelines.

The successful candidate will bring real energy to the role, delivering on the marketing strategy, and managing their team to deliver excellent project results that raise Gibsons’ brand profile. The role is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to work for a brand that puts well-being, sustainability and community at the forefront.

To find out more and to apply, click here.

Evolution PR, a specialist communications agency that creates and manages not just PR, but digital media, social media management, content creation, influencer engagement, and – should they be required – crisis communications, is looking to support its busy PR team with a dedicated Social Media Manager on a permanent basis from spring 2023.

The successful candidate will be managing numerous toy industry social accounts – working to a brief, planning, writing and scheduling Instagram and Facebook posts, and (to a lesser degree) TikTok posts. They will also be reporting and managing the social adverting budgets. Evolution’s new social media manager will have an extremely experienced team behind them to help with creation and planning.

To find out more and apply for this role, click here.

Toy World Magazine is seeking an Editorial Assistant – online and print copywriter. We want to be able to take basic writing and subbing skills as a given and find someone with enthusiasm for getting their teeth into the toy/licensing industry – perhaps they’ve already worked in it in another role or have been looking for an industry they can really enjoy and feel passionate about (and who doesn’t love toys)? As a company that operates as a close-knit team, we also need flexibility, reliability and a willingness to learn quickly and adapt to whatever is needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading publication and website. As part of the extremely experienced Alakat Publishing team, the right person with the right attitude will be in a strong position to become an expert in the toy market and develop their career. The role can be adapted to include additional responsibilities according to skills you already possess.

Check out the job description and find out more about this exciting role with the UK’s leading toy trade magazine by clicking here.

Other vacancies currently being advertised in the Toy World recruitment section include:

• Igloo Books is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to develop and grow Igloo’s exciting ‘non book’ business.
• Just Play is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager who will determine the communications strategy for all Just Play brands in the UK & Ireland.
• Paper Projects is seeking a Sales Executive who will be responsible for maintaining and developing sales and relationships with existing clients, as well as exploring untapped new opportunities.
• Epoch Making Toys is seeking a Territory Manager (Midlands), whose responsibilities will include maintaining existing customer relationships and conducting brand presentations.
• Curious Universe is looking for an Account Manager to join its busy sales team and look after some of its biggest clients.
• Craft Buddy is seeking a Head of Marketing, to lead on digital and traditional marketing campaigns, in the B2B and B2C arena.