Creative Project Manager, Europe
Creative Project Manager, Europe
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Job Description
Where: UK based preferably in or with easy access to London (Remote)
Type: Full time salaried role
Join Us at The Social Element!
Founded 23 years ago were a leading global and independent full-service social media agency on a mission to Make Social Better for everyone.
To us better social means creating unskippable content making scrolling safer for everyone creating stronger connections with each other and making a huge impact.
Now were on the lookout for a passionate Creative Project Manager to join our Global Project Management team!
The Opportunity
This is a multifaceted opportunity where you will be managing the seamless execution of creative projects. You will be charged with the responsibility of overseeing the entire project lifecycle from conception to delivery.
You will play a vital role in developing and maintaining project plans and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. To succeed you will collaborate with a diverse team of designers writers project teams account teams and other social specialists and strategists to facilitate a creative and collaborative work environment.
You will also act as a bridge between internal teams serving as the primary point of contact managing expectations providing regular updates and addressing feedback. In particular you will be instrumental in the support for all creative and account teams by driving production schedules from ideation stages right through to delivery.
This Creative Project Manager will contribute significantly to the success of social and creative initiatives by fostering efficiency creativity and excellence in project execution.
This role will help us drive our new creative offerings meaning that for the right person the scope of the position can become pivotal in supporting us to shape our internal processes for upcoming creative projects.
What Youll Do
Project Planning and Coordination: Develop detailed production schedules and project plans while coordinating with teams.
Team Collaboration: Foster collaboration among creative teams and specialists.
Budget Management: Manage budgets while optimizing resource allocation producing burn reports and tracking project spend.
Quality Control: Maintain high creative standards and implement feedback mechanisms.
Timeline Adherence: Monitor project timelines and proactively address delays.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential project risks.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with stakeholders and provide updates.
Reporting and Analysis: Generate reports and analyze project data for improvement.
Continuous Improvement: Implement feedback loops and contribute to best practices.
Client Satisfaction: Ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations and identify growth opportunities.
About You
Skills and Qualities
Project Management: Proficient in methodologies tools and techniques. Having the ability to manage a wide range of projects running concurrently.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for collaboration and client interaction.
Team Leadership: Ability to motivate and lead creative teams.
Time Management: Strong organizational skills for multitasking and meeting deadlines.
Budget Management: Skilful in developing and managing budgets without compromising in quality
Problem-Solving: Adept at identifying and resolving challenges.
Adaptability: Flexible in handling changes and uncertainties.
Negotiation: Ability to negotiate with clients and resolve conflicts.
Creative Thinking: Contributes innovative ideas to enhance project outcomes.
Analytical Skills: Proficient in analysing project data for improvement.
Personal Qualities
Diligent & self starter: Getting things done effectively and in collaboration.
Leadership: Inspires and guides cross-functional teams with confidence.
Adaptability: Embraces change and uncertainty.
Attention to Detail: Ensures quality and adherence to specifications.
Client-Focused: Commits to delivering exceptional client experiences.
Collaborative Spirit: Values teamwork and encourages contributions.
Proactive Attitude: Anticipates and addresses issues.
Organizational Awareness: Aligns project efforts with company goals.
Empathy: Builds positive relationships through understanding.
Resilience: Persists in the face of challenges.
Passion for Creativity: Enthusiastic about creative work and innovation.
Requirements
Solid Project management experience within social media and creative production with an agency or brand including but not limited to advertising marketing design; and have led and delivered projects from conception to completion.
Proven and extensive experience in Creative and general Project Management ideally with an agency or in the marketing digital or social space
Experience in managing multiple teams from a project management perspective.
Demonstrated proficiency in managing budgets
Experience with project management tools i.e. and creative tools preferably with CRM tools i.e. Zoho
Understanding of social media services including social monitoring strategy insights content platforms and tools
Familiarity with social media data
Benefits
Please note these benefits are for UK based employees only
Remote working (travelling to London office as required)
33 days of holiday (including the bank holidays)
Birthday off
Annual Occasion Day off for an important event (eg moving house getting married)
1 Volunteer day off
Flexible Fridays (Working half day)
3 Well Being Days
Eye care: Contributions towards eye tests and glasses
Enhanced sick pay: 4 weeks full pay 4 weeks half pay
Enhanced family friendly policies
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Access to our discounts website
Company laptop
The Hiring Process
Culture Connect with one of Talent Team
Skills Experience with Global Head of Project Management & Brand Reputation and Creative Project Manager North America
Meet our Leaders (final) with Global Head of Creative & Innovation and Global Head of Project Management & Brand Reputation
Social Element Values
Bring the joy: Our people bring the joy by radiating energy creating an uplifting atmosphere and spreading positive vibes thats magnetic to everyone around them!
Trusted Pioneers: Our trusted pioneers are trailblazers driven by curiosity leading the way with best-in-class solutions and innovative ideas.
Everyones welcome: We create an inclusive and respectful environment where communication is jargon-free and everyone feels welcome
Weve got you: With a team thats professional reliable smart and prepared we are problem-solvers who get it done and do it brilliantly.
Genuine humans: Our genuine humans are compassionate honest and unapologetically real.
Our Diversity Equality & Inclusion Commitment
We welcome applications from diverse and under-represented groups regardless of their background.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates so even if you feel you dont fulfill all the requirements we encourage you to still apply wed love to hear from you!
We value having divergent thinkers who bring various experiences and viewpoints to the table at The Social Element. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.
We are also able to make reasonable adjustments throughout the full recruitment process so we invite you to identify any additional support that you may require to ensure you are supported throughout the full process.
How To Apply
If youre ready to make your mark with us upload your CV/resume and a cover letter explaining your personal/professional experience in creative project management and why youre excited to join our team. Dont forget to include the specified details in your cover letter/video to ensure your application gets processed!
***If you would prefer to submit your application in a different format please feel free to get in touch with us at and we will be happy to assist you in any way we can. We will be unable to process applications via this inbox.
Excited to embark on this journey with us We cant wait to hear from you!
Employment Type
Full Time
