Senior Creative Project Manager

Campfire Group Ltd

  • Salford
  • £40,000-55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Company Overview:Campfire is an award winning Social first digital agency, founded on values of Honesty & Integrity, Exceeding Expectations and First Principle Thinking. Holding some of the world’s leading brands on our client roster, we pride ourselves on innovating and creating performance driving firsts for our clients.We believe in meritocracy. If you want to work for an agency who will invest in you and your career, Campfire is the right place for those willing to step up and deliver as part of the team and for our clients. With quarterly PDPs rather than annual, your career can move as quickly as you do.Position Overview:Campfire is seeking a creative Lead Project Manager to oversee multiple projects, or programs, provide leadership and guidance to project teams, ensure alignment with business goals, and manage risks and resources effectively. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of our PM efforts, leveraging your creativity and leadership skills in a collaborative environment that values staying current with marketing trends. We encourage passionate and forward-thinking individuals to apply and contribute to our team's positive impact.What are the key responsibilities of the role?
  • Strategic Planning - develop and implement project plans, identify project goals, and ensure alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
  • Team Leadership - leads and mentors project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Risk Management - Identifies, assesses and mitigates project risks, ensuring projects stay on track and within the agreed budget.
  • Resource Management - Manage project resources, including budget, personnel, and technology, ensuring efficient and effective use.
  • Stakeholder Management - Communicates effectively with stakeholders, keeping them informed of project progress, challenges, and outcome.
  • Performance Monitoring - tracks project progress, identifies deviations from the plan, and implements corrective actions as needed.
  • Continuous Improvement - identifies opportunities for process improvement, promoting best practices and ensuring efficient project delivery.
  • Problem Solving - Addresses issues and conflicts within project teams, finding solutions and ensuring timely resolution.
Required skills for the role?
  • Have the ability to inspire, motivate and guide project teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex information.
  • Ability to identify and resolve project issue efficiently and in a timely manner
  • Have strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with team members, stakeholders and clients.
  • Ability to adjust changing project requirements and priorities
  • Ability to maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure.
What do we expect from our team?At Campfire we are committed to providing all our campers with a healthy, safe and supported work environment, where everyone is able to be themselves, work freely and express their creative passion. We do ask that in order for us to do so, you comply with our behaviour expectations.Our values?Campfire share their values, not as words on a wall but as something we naturally live and breathe every single day, and as part of our recruitment process we will ask specific questions around culture to ensure all new campers are aligned with our three core values: Clarity, Honesty & Integrity | Exceeding Expectations | First-Principle ThinkingWhat do we offer our team?..
  • 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, christmas shutdown, the day for your birthday
  • Loyalty Holidays (accrue 1 extra day per anniversary year up to 5 extra days)
  • X2 wellness days or £100 allowance
  • Hybrid working (2 days in the office, three days from home)
  • Flexi-hours, our full hours are 9-5:30, but core hours are 10-4:00, the remaining hours outside of this (if you're an early bird or night owl) are up to you to decide when to work
  • Discretionary Bonus (this will be part fixed salary % and part flexi % based on performance metrics - all bonuses are subject to business performance)
  • Campfire value awards
  • Free fruit, snacks and plenty of beverages to keep you full for the day
  • Regular social events including the big summer and christmas parties
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave, shared parental and fertility journey support policies
  • Enhanced company sick pay
  • Employee assistance programme - with access 24hrs a day on an array of topics that you may benefit from seeking additional support.
Equal Opportunities StatementCampfire believes that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity, and that’s why we embrace equity as part of our values. We strive to prevent discrimination in all aspects of the employee cycle, in particular in the recruitment process. We understand that no “one size fits all” and we are committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome, at ease and supported.Disability Confident EmployerAt Campfire, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of disability or long-term health condition.

Campfire Group Ltd