Creative Project Manager in Stoke-on-Trent

With a diverse client base, my client prides themselves on providing high-quality solutions to their clients (B2B and B2C). They are now seeking an experienced and proactive Office-based Project Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proven background in a fast-paced creative/agency environment, managing the delivery of integrated print and digital campaigns.

You will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery, ensuring approved work is transformed into clearly structured, well-managed, and successfully executed projects. Acting as a key link between Account Managers, Creative Teams, and External Partners, you will oversee the day-to-day coordination of projects, ensuring all work is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. You will take ownership of live project delivery, managing workflows, timelines, resources, client communication, and supplier coordination, while maintaining clear visibility and communication with colleagues.

• Manage projects from approved brief through to final delivery and sign-off.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and task tracking.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and manage changes to scope, budget, or timelines.
• Ensure all work is delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.
• Act as the main point of contact for day-to-day delivery communication.
• Manage client updates, feedback, amends, and approvals.
• Keep Account Leads informed of progress, risks, and key developments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including design, development, content, SEO, PPC, and PR.
• Work closely with the Studio Manager to align scheduling and capacity.
• Ensure clear task allocation and time tracking across all team members.
• Coordinate external suppliers including print, production, and specialist partners.
• Ensure clear briefing, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitor supplier performance, costs, and quality.
• Review work prior to client delivery to ensure it meets brief and standards.
• Manage approval processes and ensure all deliverables are signed off.
• Confirm project completion and readiness for billing.
• Maintain accurate project records within the agency management system.
• Track costs, budgets, timings, and approvals.
• Ensure all work is correctly logged, supporting reporting and profitability.

• Proven project management experience within a creative, marketing, or digital agency.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across various channels.
• Strong understanding of print and digital production processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholders, teams, and suppliers effectively.
• Commercial awareness, including budgets, costing, and profitability.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience using project or agency management systems.
• You must currently reside in the United Kingdom and hold full right to work.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.