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Project Manager (Branding & Wayfinding)

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GBP 45,000 - 60,000

29 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Project Manager to lead exciting branding and wayfinding projects. In this dynamic role, you will manage client relationships, ensure project deliverables are met, and develop processes to enhance efficiency. You will work with a passionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding events for high-profile clients. This opportunity offers a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and a range of perks designed to support your professional growth and well-being. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for problem-solving, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company profit share scheme

Pension (3% company, 5% employee)

Phone allowance

Mac computer and IT accessories

Regular team activities

On-site barista

Free bar at the office

Online mental health support

Event participation fund

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in large-scale event delivery with strong branding experience.
  • Proven ability to manage complex budgets and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project delivery for branding & wayfinding projects.
  • Develop relationships with clients and ensure project success.
  • Manage budgets, resources, and team training needs.

Skills

Event Management

Budget Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Business Development

Education

5+ years in Event Delivery

3+ years in Branding or Experiential

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Project Management Software (Asana)

Mapping Software (OnePlan, Iventis)

Job description

Job Description

Who we are

We provide services to the events industry across mass, major and outdoor events. Our services include end-to-end delivery and everything in-between, from research to resource.

We know from experience that great events don’t happen in isolation. So, we work with our clients and partners as one seamless project team, and share our ideas and experience freely.

In recent years we have grown our team specialising in branding and wayfinding and are proud to be working alongside the likes of Formula 1, London Marathon, Pride in London and Silverstone Circuit to enhance their visitor and participant experience, through meticulous planning and flawless execution.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a Project Manager (could be a senior role for the right person) to join our team, managing our clients and ensuring the successful delivery of our projects.

The Role

Project Delivery
  1. Taking full responsibility of project delivery of branding & wayfinding projects
  2. Developing and maintaining outstanding relationships with clients
  3. Working within client timelines to deliver projects to the highest standards
  4. Ensuring project deliverables are met
  5. Recognising problems before they occur and creating solutions
  6. Setting, monitoring, managing and reconciling project budgets
  7. Management of artwork and asset creation, sign off and production alongside Production Manager
  8. Building close relationships with artworkers and suppliers
  9. Management/oversight of onsite delivery and live event production
Processes
  1. Developing process & procedures to ensure the successful delivery of all branding & wayfinding projects
  2. Design and creation of documentation to be used across all branding & wayfinding projects, and where appropriate, training team members on the use of said documents
  3. Sharing learnings and providing key input into quality control across branding & wayfinding projects, ensuring key processes and documentation are being implemented to the expected level of quality from event to event
  4. Streamlining delivery of branding & wayfinding projects alongside each other, to result in improved ways of working, communication across teams and financial efficiency
  5. Improving profitability across branding & wayfinding events
Resource management
  1. Providing leadership and direction to drive and grow the team
  2. Management of staffing needs across branding & wayfinding projects
  3. Key input into branding & wayfinding team training needs
  4. Active recruitment of temporary event staff and freelance resource to support the internal team throughout the year
  5. Key input into staffing logistics and staff welfare across branding & wayfinding projects
  6. Line management of existing Project Coordinator and their development
New Business
  1. Creation of new business decks and presenting to potential clients
  2. Identifying growth opportunities with existing clients
  3. Increasing success at proposal stage across branding & wayfinding including:
  4. Developing and maintaining a framework for responding to branding & wayfinding new business enquiries
  5. Actively seeking new business opportunities, engaging with the industry, attending relevant events and opportunities

About you

  1. 5+ years working in large-scale event delivery including 3+ years in branding, activation or experiential
  2. Experience managing complex budgets £300,000+
  3. Experience working with multiple clients at the same time on projects with lots of moving parts
  4. Ability to manage and develop a team as a strong, positive, proactive leader
  5. Experience using mapping software such as OnePlan, Iventis, Google Maps, CAD (desirable)
  6. Experience using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop etc. (desirable)
  7. Experience managing print suppliers, and a working knowledge of print materials and processes
  8. Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
  9. A proven ability to drive new business
  10. A pragmatic approach, and a can-do attitude
  11. Unrivalled attention to detail
  12. Passionate about working in a team, and not afraid to get stuck in
  13. Experience using Project Management software (i.e. Asana)
  14. Full clean driving license
  15. Happy to travel internationally for up to three weeks at a time

The basics

  1. Reporting to: Projects Lead
  2. Start date: ASAP
  3. Hours: 9am – 5.30pm with flexibility when working from the UK
  4. Location: Hybrid working, with your main base at our office in central London (Old Street)

The Package

  1. From £45,000 per annum
  2. 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  3. Time of in lieu for weekend days worked
  4. Company profit share scheme
  5. Pension (3% company, 5% employee)
  6. Phone allowance
  7. Mac computer, home screen and IT accessories

Social

  1. Regular team activities – and an opportunity for you to input into the plans!
  2. Birthday pressies
  3. On-site barista at our offices
  4. Free bar at our offices (and great pubs nearby)
  5. Online mental health support
  6. Event participation fund

Training

We’re committed to developing everyone in our team, so we will work with you to understand where you’re looking to grow, and support this through in-house experience, outsourced training, or mentoring.

How to Apply

Send us your CV and a covering email to hr@wearemassive.co.uk telling us why you're the right person for the job by Wednesday 5th March 2025.

Your application will not be considered if a CV & a covering letter is not emailed.

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