Who we are:
Founded in 2004, four23 is a creative studio delivering imaginative projects for 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 Academy Award winning actor, Kevin Spacey.
Job purpose:
This is a varied and exciting role for a proactive problem solver. You will work very closely with the operations director, taking a real overview of the business and ensuring resources are allocated across all projects efficiently and effectively.
You will be required to:
make sure projects happen on time and achieve client objectives regarding scope, quality, timing and budget – to the highest standard
manage overarching project delivery timelines
identify risks and provide solutions
manage substantial project budgets and resource
ensure clients are proactively managed and know the status of projects at all times
provide progress reports to directors regarding project status, communications and issues
develop positive relationships with clients, sub-contractors and freelancers
provide valuable input internally to maintain and improve the overall level of project management within the organisation
About you:
You are energetic, hardworking and excited by the quality and diversity of work we produce as a studio. You will relish this incredible opportunity to use your project management skills and really learn how the business works, feeding into the output of everything we do.
Our output is varied and you will have a thorough understanding of the processes involved in the delivery of design, print, moving image, build and digital formats.
You have practical knowledge in all elements of production and manufacturing processes, a meticulous eye for detail and a thorough understanding of delivery processes and financial systems within an agency environment.
Internally you ensure that all jobs have clear briefs, progress meetings are scheduled, updates are provided and potential issues are identified and managed. You are commercially aware, tactfully ensuring that jobs are as profitable as possible without any compromise to the creative content.
Your communication skills both verbal and written are excellent and give confidence and assurance. You are be able to deliver presentations to clients in a confident manner and are comfortable standing up and explaining your ideas with clarity to a large number of people.
You are keen to learn and use your knowledge to improve your performance and that of four23. You will ensure the correct use of project systems whilst developing and improving your own procedures, proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.
You will be ready to anticipate and support the activities of the rest of the team and work effectively and cooperatively with others. You can plan for both the short and long term. 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.
Toolkit:
excellent computer skills – able to use Microsoft Office to a high standard
knowledge of InDesign and Streamtime Project Management software is a bonus
active problem solver
exemplary organisation skills
excellent ability to manage and develop client and supplier relationships
manage budgets and timelines for maximum efficiency
You will have worked in a project management or production management role for a minimum of three years.
Above all – we are looking for ambitious people with the ability to think deeply and intelligently, contribute something new to the conversation, be an exemplary communicator, have a considered approach in their work and a tenacity to learn and deliver.
Hours of work: 9:30am to 6pm five days a week.
(Please be aware that out of hours working is required if the project demands.)
Holidays: 25 days per annum.
Salary: please indicate your salary expectations.
Studio: this role is based full time in the four23 London studio.
www.four23.net
Application deadline: March 9, 2015
Please email a CV and covering letter to recruitment@four23.net along with a response to:
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