Creative Manager - 6 month FTC in Brighton

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries to trade, innovate and grow. We organise over 450 large-scale branded and transaction-led events in over a dozen specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed live and on-demand B2B events where industries convene and people gather to do business. We also provide data and digital content, as well as year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads.

This role is based in our Brighton office. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Creative Manager to lead and inspire our creative team in delivering exceptional design and marketing solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creative direction, team management, and a passion for producing high-quality, impactful work. This role requires a balance of creative vision and hands-on execution to drive brand success. You will be responsible for overseeing the creative output across our entire international event portfolio, playing a key role in driving brand growth and expanding outreach.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of two creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Work closely with the creative team to develop and execute creative strategies that align with the company’s brand identity and business objectives.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of all creative output across teams and for all purposes, including marketing materials, websites, digital campaigns, print collateral, video content, and multimedia assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive messaging and branding across all platforms.
• Manage project timelines and resources to deliver high-quality creative outputs on time and within budget constraints.
• Stay informed about industry trends, tools, and technologies to ensure the team remains at the forefront of creative innovation.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to team members to enhance their skills, creativity, and performance.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with their vision and goals.

• Proven experience in a creative leadership role, preferably as a Senior Creative, Creative Manager, or similar position.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative projects and campaigns across various media.
• High proficiency in design and video software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite). Experience in photography and videography is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, mentoring, and team management.
• Exceptional communication, written language, and presentation skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• A degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field is preferred but not essential.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That’s why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone.

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks.
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too.
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves.
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover.
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares.
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more.
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes.
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world.

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law.