Junior Creative Project Manager in London

Who We Are

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry‐leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company.

More About The Team

In Studio, we create ideas and bring them to life. We’re a multi‐disciplined team, creating content for integrated marketing campaigns, brand experiences and brand identity. We currently have a team of around 40; a mix of Creatives, Brand and Digital Designers, Editors and Content Producers and Creative Project Managers, supplemented by freelancers when specialist skills are needed or workload dictates. Everyone that succeeds here enjoys the diversity of clients and projects and is driven to do great work that will have a positive effect on our clients' businesses. We’re on the hunt for a junior Project Manager with 1–2 years industry experience.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll be responsible for managing any Fast Track briefs which come into the studio. Fast Track is a separate workstream to our main projects, so think quick turnaround social assets, creative artworking rather than design and briefs that require minimal creative input.
• You’ll demonstrate excellent time management skills and are responsible for day‐to‐day workflow and resourcing for your projects.
• You are proactive, permanently on the front foot communicating and ensuring the pipeline of work goes through the department seamlessly.
• You champion our Studio processes and communicate clearly with all parties.
• You develop and maintain strong relationships with internal sector teams, you make sure everyone knows what needs doing and how long they have to do it, flag risks and ensure everyone is updated daily.
• You’ll work closely with the resource team to ensure requirements are processed in a timely fashion.

Experience That Contributes To Success

• Experience in collaborating with designers to help shape and deliver great work.
• Track record in managing the workflow of multiple projects from initial estimation to final delivery through the department.
• Demonstrate strong open communication with project teams and make sure key stakeholders are kept up to date of deadlines and the overall project status.
• Set up all creative check‐ins and approvals and ensure the status of your projects and the finances are reported regularly.
• Managing all financial aspects of projects including budget management, negotiation, and resource requirements.
• Able to scope projects and making sure that deliverables align with the project scope, plan and budget.

You Belong At Burson

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading "academy company" for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately produce the best solutions for today's leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation, and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

We’re an agency of learn‐it‐alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.