Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a Project Manager to join our growing team to work with one of the UK’s leading retailers!

This is a mid-level Project Manager role, which would suit someone who has 4+ years of previous experience.

The role requires excellent ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, manage workflow streams and has experience in costing and financial planning of projects. You will be an ambassador for Whippet and the key contact for the client on a daily basis. You will need to have exceptional attention to detail to effectively and accurately deliver a high volume of creative assets, and an analytical and methodical approach to ensure budgets and timelines are adhered to. You will be well versed in managing client briefs and deliverables in a fast-paced environment, ideally within a retail environment (either agency or client side).

This is an opportunity to lead a small team of creatives and own the day to day running of a single key client. You’ll also have freedom to refine processes and ways of working, so the role will suit someone very methodical with impeccable attention to detail. You will be the gatekeeper to ensure all creative assets look their very best before going to the client!

Who are we?

Whippet is an award-winning creative agency transforming brands. We’ve been around for over 20 years, which means we know how to deliver results that count. We get brands, we get design, we get communications, and between our amazing team of 30 people comprising of Creative, Strategy and Client Services, we deliver powerful marketing designs.

We work predominantly in retail, so it’s fast, but we love the variety and the pace! You’ll be working with some pretty amazing brands, alongside some pretty amazing people, so if you’re creative, passionate, motivated, and collaborative, you’ll fit right in.

What to expect?

Day-to-day as a Project Manager at Whippet you’ll have the opportunity to:

Take client briefs on a daily basis and manage resource levels and workflow streams
Manage project status reports, budgets and timely production
Manage high volumes of creative assets and artwork production to meet strict client deadlines
Manage projects efficiently to ensure deadlines are met
Decipher briefs and take the lead role on managing client expectations, deliverables, and timelines
Prepare financial estimates for jobs and ensure they run on budget
Manage a high level of assets ensuring efficient turnaround
Act as quality assurance and sign off on all creative assets
Manage the creative team output and be pragmatic in finding solutions
Ensure that deliverables and timelines are clearly communicated to the creative team

What’s on offer?

Our team are our biggest asset, without a doubt. From managing the flow of projects through the studio, motivating and celebrating achievements, to producing outstanding creative work - we have developed a truly special culture, which is dedicated, collaborative, friendly and fun!

We offer a hybrid working model with 2 days remote and 3 in the Whippet studio. Our studio in London Bridge is a place where we come together as a team and make creative magic.

There’s more too…

A competitive salary
Private medical insurance with Vitality
Company pension plan with Royal London
Enhanced annual leave for length of service
Early Friday finishes for all and flexible start times
A paid day off and contribution toward doing something that satisfies your curiosity
Regular team outings, plus a big summer and Christmas party!
Perkbox
Cyclescheme
All the up-to-date tech you’ll need
Inspiring guest speakers

Like the sound of the role? Let’s chat…

If this sounds like you, then get in touch! We would like to hear from Project Managers with 4+ years’ experience of managing retail clients and creative marketing briefs.

Send us your CV with a cover letter including your salary expectations to jobs@whippet.co.uk

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