Project Manager - The Studio (FTC)
Project Manager - The Studio (FTC)
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Job Description
Who we are:
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams industryleading technologies and breakthrough creative we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) the creative transformation company. For more information visit and follow us on LinkedIn andInstagram.
More about the role:
In Studio we create ideas and bring them to life. Were a multidisciplined team creating content for integrated marketing campaigns brand experiences and brand identity. We currently have a team of around 40; a mix of Creatives Brand and Digital Designers Editors and Content Producers and Creative Project Managers supplemented by freelancers when specialist skills are needed or workload dictates.
Everyone that succeeds here enjoys the diversity of clients and projects and is driven to do great work that will have a positive effect on our clients businesses.
What youll do:
Youll be predominantly responsible for managing any Fast Track briefs which come into the studio. Fast Track is a separate workstream to our main projects so think quick turnaround social assets creative artworking rather than design and briefs that require minimal creative input.
Youll demonstrate excellent time management skills and are responsible for daytoday workflow and resources for your projects. You are proactive permanently on the front foot communicating and ensuring the pipeline of work goes through the department seamlessly. You champion our Studio processes and communicate clearly with all parties.
You develop and maintain strong relationships with internal sector teams you make sure everyone knows what needs doing and how long they have to do it flag risks and ensure everyone is updated daily. Youll work closely with the Resources team to ensure requirements are processed in a timely fashion.
Experience that contributes to success:
Client:
- Collaborate with our team of designers to help shape and deliver great work.
- Managing the workflow of multiple projects from initial estimation to final delivery through the department
- Demonstrate strong open communication with project teams and make sure key stakeholders are kept up to date of deadlines and the overall project status.
- Continually assessing the risks of your projects offering solutions working to resolve
and flagging any issues. - Attend and contribute to weekly team status and resource meetings.
Commercial:
- Set up all creative checkins and approvals and ensure the status of your projects and the finances are reported regularly.
- Managing all financial aspects of projects including budget management negotiation and
resource requirements. - Scoping projects of all sizes and making sure that deliverables align with the project scope plan and budget.
- Demonstrating strong commercial awareness.
- Reporting weekly on the financial status of live and pipeline projects; reconciling all hours used to date and ensuring accurate fees are billed monthly.
- Manage your resource requests so that they align with your project scopes and are properly phased to allow you to deliver within budget.
- Be aware of Bursons offer additional services and global network.
People & Culture:
- An overall collaborative partner; works as an integral part of a dynamic team as well
as independently. - Support Burson cultural initiatives such as Equall Roots Parent network and Big Night
In etc. - Act as a Burson ambassador internally and externally network and promote the teams and the agency.
- Demonstrates the H&K cultural behaviours across all areas: culture creator master storyteller technology speculator idea catcher and campaign architect.
OUR LONDON OFFICE
Burson employs over 450 people in the UK and our stunning Southwark offices run over two floors as part of the larger WPP Campus Rose Court. We have access to a beautiful roof terrace withpanoramic views across London and a bar/restaurant area which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency and other WPPOpCos.
DE&I
At Burson diversity equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work. For more information .
KEY BURSON BENEFITS
- 25 days holiday per year. After 3 years continuous service the entitlement will rise by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days after 7 years.
- Your birthday off.
- Flexible Public Holidays you can swap public holidays for days of personal significance.
- Group life assurance scheme (4x basic salary).
- Discounted holiday travel insurance.
- Discounted dental insurance.
- Full access to Headspace app.
- Westfield Health Cash Plan.
- Benefits Portal Employee benefits portal provided by TelusHealth.
- Dexters Property Rental Assistance.
- Matched pension contributions.
- Interest free season ticket loan.
- Comprehensive private medical care.
- Cycle to work scheme.
At Burson diversity equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.
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You belong at Burson:
Our vision is for Burson to be the leading academy company for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills expand their networks and ultimately produce the best solutions for todays leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs which include professional development opportunities mentorship programs with industry leaders a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.
At Burson were an agency of learnitalls. We recognize that the things we do best creativity and communications require a level of nuanced understanding. Thats why its imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we cant do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas fostering constructive dialogue cultivating meaningful experiences and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of viewyour talentis what makes you a #BursonPerson and its how we deliver exceptional results for our clients together.
We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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