Reporting to: programme leader
Who we are:
Founded in 2004, four23 came to life as a multi disciplinary communication design studio, bringing creativity, imagination and craftsmanship to a diverse range of clients including global organisations – adidas, Oakley and Virgin – Arts and Charitable Institutions – the Medici Quartet and Graeae Theatre Company – and for individuals including Olympic athlete Mo Farah and Oscar winning actor Kevin Spacey.
What we’re looking for:
a person with a real love for project management and making great things happen
excellent communication skills and the confidence to lead, influence and manage expectations at all levels
exemplary organisation skills
commercially aware
an enthusiastic, energetic project manager who is excited by the diversity of work we produce with a specialism in event production
a thorough understanding of the processes involved in the delivery of design, print, event management, exhibition, installation and production
you will bring the energy and drive needed to deliver the project and production requirements of any project, large or small, to the highest standards
a proactive problem solver who is always thinking ahead and identifying issues before they arise
excellent ability to manage and develop client and supplier relationships
ability to handle the logistics of a technical build or installation – briefing and managing onsite crew, when required.
calm, organised and flexible under pressure, you can manage multiple streams of work at once, prioritising where needed and actively problem solving to produce consistently high level work, even to tight deadlines
ambition to learn, support and be a part of a talented creative team
excellent computer skills – able to use Microsoft Office to a high standard
knowledge of InDesign and Streamtime project management software is a bonus
Key responsibilities:
making sure projects happen on time and achieve client objectives regarding scope, quality, timing and budget – to the highest standard, whilst protecting the creative
managing overarching project delivery timelines
taking responsibility for risk assessments, insurance and health and safety requirements
managing substantial project budgets and resources
provide the status of the timeline at any given moment and will be ready to relay this information to the team, CEO or client in an appropriate and clear fashion
ensuring jobs are profitable without any compromise to the creative content
develop and build positive relationships with clients, sub-contractors and freelancers
provide valuable input internally to maintain and improve the overall level of project management within the business
creating and embedding best practice within the project management team
Experience: three years’ project management experience within a similar agency environment
Hours of work: 9.30am to 6pm, five days a week
Holidays: 25 days per annum
Salary: please indicate your salary expectations in your application
Studio: this role is based full time in the four23 London studio
Application deadline: February 19, 2016
How to apply
Please email a CV and 500 words explaining why ‘you and us’ to recruitment@four23.net.
Please include the words Project Manager in the subject line and note where you saw the job advertised.