Project Director

ZipRecruiter; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding global integrated agency is seeking a Project Director to lead innovative marketing campaigns across various channels including digital and in-store. This permanent hybrid role in Solihull offers a competitive salary and a vibrant culture that values collaboration and excellence. You will manage complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional client experiences while fostering a supportive environment for team development. Join a company that prioritizes employee growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals looking to make a significant impact in the marketing world.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Enhanced pension contributions

Flexible working hours

Life assurance

Learning and development programmes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in integrated agency environments managing complex marketing projects.
• Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multi-channel campaign projects ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with client services, strategy, and creative teams to enhance project outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Marketing Strategy

Creative Ideation

Job description

Job Description

I’m working with an outstanding global integrated agency that is looking for a Project Director with a passion for delivering standout marketing/advertising campaign projects across in-store, digital, and events, among others. This role primarily manages one key brand within a restricted category. It is a permanent, hybrid position based in Solihull (3 days per week on-site), offering a salary of up to £55k, 28 days holiday, enhanced pension contributions, occasional flexible hours around core hours of 10am-4pm, life assurance, tailored learning and development programmes, and more. Our client fosters an incredible working culture of like-minded individuals who strive for excellence and enjoy their work.

The Company

Our client is an award-winning, global integrated agency with offices across the UK. They boast an impressive portfolio of high-profile global brands in both Consumer and B2B sectors. The company promotes a vibrant culture filled with ambition, support, and openness, valuing everyone’s opinions. They offer a comprehensive benefits package and continually seek ways to enhance employee experience. Joining this team ensures access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, facilitating career growth. A strong career development plan is in place to help employees reach their goals swiftly.

The Role

As Project Director, you will oversee the delivery of exceptional multi-channel campaign projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, while providing a first-class client experience. You will have a delivery-focused mindset, always seeking ways to improve efficiency. Collaboration with other departments (client services, strategy, and creative) is essential, along with being a genuine problem solver. Ideally, you come from an agency background with experience managing complex clients. Projects will span digital, in-store, and events, offering diverse and engaging work. You will work with a global client, providing significant exposure to major brands.

About You

• Extensive integrated agency experience with the ability to deliver projects across all touchpoints
• Proven experience leading complex marketing projects
• Recent agency experience preferred; in-house candidates may also be considered
• Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders’ needs
• Experienced in managing detailed timing plans, forecasting resource needs, and managing budgets
• Capable of juggling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
• Experience with global clients and restricted categories is advantageous
• Line management experience with a passion for developing people
• Experience in strategy, creative ideation, and enthusiasm for working on global projects across in-store, digital, and events