Junior Project Manager and Resource Coordinator - Social Agency

McCann; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in London is seeking a Junior Project Manager to coordinate resources and manage projects for a retail client. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced agency environment, strong organizational skills, and a proactive mindset. This role offers a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and a range of employee benefits, including health insurance and hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

Subsidised private medical insurance

Three 'Time Well Taken' days

On-site massages and snacks

Birthday off

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing projects and resourcing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and last-minute requests.
• Solid project management expertise, especially with retail clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery for a key retail client.
• Allocate briefs across the team to meet goals.
• Source and onboard freelancers.

Skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Strong communication skills

Tools

Workfront

Job description

Job Description

Junior Project Manager and Resource Coordinator Full Time role based in London at McCann Content Studios/Bishopsgate Reporting to a Senior Project Manager within MCS Hybrid working with 3 days a week onsite Permanent role starting January 2026 Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK and can work on site.

A bit about McCann Content Studios (MCS)

McCann Content Studios is a global hub for social and influencer capabilities. The division combines creative services, audience development, creator partnerships, and performance measurements under one single entity and boasts a suite of unrivalled propriety tools. MCS's client roster includes Aldi, Nike, X-Box and more.

McCann Content Studios London is part of McCann London, a creative agency dedicated to telling the truth and telling it well. Because when a truth is well told, things change for the better. We've delivered joy to the nation with Snoop Dogg for Just Eat, given everyone the right to access great quality food with Kevin the Carrot for Aldi, helped L'Oréal show people that 'They're Worth It' and put a 'Priceless' tag on Mastercard.

The Role

We're on the lookout for a Junior Project Manager with Resource Coordination experience, ideally from a social-first agency environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, love juggling multiple priorities, and enjoy building strong relationships across teams and with freelancers, this could be the perfect next step for you.

This is a dual-focused role, split between project management for a major retail client and overseeing internal and external resourcing for the MCS team. As we grow, you may also support additional client briefs.

We're looking for someone who's ready to take ownership of the resourcing function, bring fresh ideas, and help shape and streamline our processes. You'll be supported by a Senior Project Manager but trusted to work independently and proactively.

Key Responsibilities

Resource Management

• Allocate briefs across the MCS team to meet strategic and operational goals.
• Support teams in scoping work, estimating resource needs, and aligning timelines with capacity.
• Source, book, and onboard freelancers, ensuring smooth introductions and IT setup.
• Manage bookings and contracts via Worksome, including IR35 compliance and timesheet approvals.

Project Management

• Lead day-to-day project delivery for a key retail client.
• Create fee estimates, scopes of work, and manage budgets and timelines.
• Build and maintain detailed timing plans using project management tools.
• Ensure clear, consistent communication with clients and internal teams.
• Track project financials and ensure accurate reconciliation.

What You'll Bring

• A natural ability to build strong relationships across teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a "can-do" attitude.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to switch between PM and resourcing tasks with ease.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Professionalism, discretion, and reliability.
• A positive, adaptable approach to change and growth.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience managing both projects and resourcing in a social, creative, production or marketing agency.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and respond to last-minute requests.
• Solid project management experience, ideally with retail clients.
• Familiarity with project management platforms, Workfront experience is a plus.
• Experience handling freelancer timesheets, payroll, and IR35 legislation.
• Willingness to work onsite and flexibly as needed.

More than just a paycheck...

As well as the more standard benefits of holiday, pension, subsidised private medical insurance, life assurance and group income protection we offer:

• Three 'Time Well Taken' days throughout the year where we switch off collectively with our MWG UK partner agencies
• A hybrid way of working with 3 days a week in the office
• Access to on-site massages, haircuts and manicures as well as cuddles from furry friends (we're a dog friendly office)
• Free onsite breakfast, snacks and drinks with regular 'Lounge Nights' in the office rooftop social space
• Monthly agency get togethers focused around moments that matter.
• Lots of tools to help us grow from SPARK (our internal L&D platform) to LinkedIn Learning, as well as external partnerships with NABS and the IPA
• Your birthday off - because who wants to work on their birthday?
• A Cycle to Work scheme and facilities including showers and hair styling appliances
• Discounts with partners such as Eataly, Merlin and cinemas as well as access to independent financial advice

No agencies please, thank you.

Applications will be reviewed early November.

M cCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please let us know should you require any additional assistance or support during the process.

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