Strategic Agenda | Production Manager

At Strategic Agenda, we empower clients to create meaningful content that inspires action. From global campaigns addressing climate change to translating flagship UN reports, we provide comprehensive communications, content, and capacity-building services to organizations making the world a better place. Our clients include the United Nations and other global organizations working at the forefront of change.

Your role

As a Production Manager, you\’ll lead both multi-disciplinary projects and a team of project managers, to ensure we continue to deliver excellence to our clients.

Key responsibilities:

Team leadership:

• Collaborate with management to establish KPIs for the project management team.
• Ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds service delivery targets.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members.

Client account management:

• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering outstanding service and exceeding expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships.

Project coordination:

• Plan, set up, and oversee resources and deliverables for diverse projects, from global advocacy campaigns to developing cutting edge software.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Data-driven decision making:

• Generate and analyze reports to monitor project performance, margins, and budgets.
• Use data insights to support and optimize team performance.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary projects in an international or fast-paced setting.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of maintaining high client satisfaction.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering excellence.
• Familiarity with data analysis and project management tools.
• Previous experience in content, translation, or communications projects is a plus.

Why work with us?

• Make an impact – From broadening the global reach of the latest research on climate change to producing videos on combating poverty, the projects you will manage have a direct impact on making the world a better place
• Variety – We do lots of things well, so you will lead a variety of projects being delivered in many locations. Your typical day might range from helping to plan a trip to the Madagascan rainforest to film a documentary, to managing the launch of a global UN report on climate change.
• Progression – We’re a small company with mighty ambitions so you’ll have a chance to progress if you’re ambitious, have bright ideas and can help the company grow.
• Office environment – We offer a supportive and collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence.

What we need from you

• Positive and confident personality with a can-do attitude
• A great problem-solver
• Experience of working in a fast-paced project management environment
• Commercial sense and negotiation skills
• Highly organised and very good with detail
• Excellent client management skills – cultural sensitivity is a must
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently, take decisions and use your initiative
• Willingness to pitch in and help

Nice to have:

• Experience in the not-for-profit/development sector or a strong desire to work in this sector and a clear understanding of its challenges and rewards
• Second language

Salary and benefits:

£35,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus a range of benefits including:

• Bonus scheme (depending on company and personal performance)
• Training support
• 30 days holiday
• Free yoga in the building
• Health cash plan