Creative Project Manager

Digital Waffle; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking a Creative Project Manager in Leicester to oversee high-impact projects for global brands. The role combines project planning, resource management, and quality assurance. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, budgets, and client communications. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of project management experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with project management tools. Competitive salary and hybrid working model offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share bonus

Professional development opportunities

Vibrant team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in project management, ideally within a creative or agency environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage creative projects from concept to delivery.
• Develop detailed project schedules and track milestones.
• Allocate resources and manage budgets across multiple projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management proficiency

Ability to manage multiple projects

Familiarity with project management tools

Understanding of creative workflows

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

A leading creative agency is looking for a Creative Project Manager to oversee and deliver high-impact projects for global brands. This is a varied and client-facing role that combines project planning, resource management, and creative quality assurance. You'll work closely with designers, content creators, and account teams to ensure projects run smoothly, meet deadlines, and exceed client expectations.

Role: Creative Project Manager

Salary: Up to £35,000

Location: Leicester - Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan and manage creative projects from concept to delivery
• Develop detailed project schedules and track milestones
• Allocate resources and manage budgets across multiple projects
• Review deliverables to ensure quality and consistency
• Communicate regularly with clients, managing expectations and scope changes
• Maintain accurate project documentation, SoWs, and financial records
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve challenges and improve processes

What you’ll need:

• 3+ years' experience in project management, ideally within a creative or agency environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Familiarity with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of creative workflows; knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Proactive, adaptable, and client-focused mindset

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual profit share bonus
• Hybrid working - 3 days in Leicester office, 2 days remote
• Employee-owned business with a people-first culture
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• Vibrant team environment with regular socials and company events

If you’re passionate about creative project management and want to work on exciting projects for global brands, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact.