Senior Account & Project Manager

RGIT Australia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days’ holiday (increasing to 38)

Job summary

Creation Group in London is seeking a Senior Account & Project Manager to lead end-to-end event delivery, while acting as deputy to the Account Director during absences. The role combines high-level account oversight with strategic production management and hands-on leadership across live builds and debriefs.

We require a leader with 5+ years in events or experiential production, strong budgeting discipline, and proven cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in production or project management within the events or experiential industry.
• Proven record of managing full end-to-end project delivery.
• Strong understanding of event production workflows including build, AV, rigging, logistics and staffing.
• Confident budget management and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary day-to-day client contact on designated projects.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions.
• Lead the full lifecycle of projects from initial concept through to on-site delivery and debrief.
• Translate creative and strategic intent into deliverable formats, timelines and internal technical briefs.
• Build detailed project timelines, call sheets and production plans, ensuring cross-functional alignment.
• Take ownership of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment to wider account strategy.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans to protect delivery.
• Maintain responsibility for managing project budgets, supplier costs, and reconciliation.
• Oversee internal team coordination, supplier management, and overall project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal creative and design teams to develop and execute ideas that meet client objectives.
• Provide senior oversight on creative output to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Produce pitch decks, visualisations, site plans, and production packs as required.
• Provide on-site leadership during live event builds, managing timelines, installations, rehearsals, and strike.

Skills

Project management

Account management

Budget management

Communication

Job description

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 07 Sep 2026

Description

Position: Senior Account & Project Manager (Brand Experience)

Employment: Full Time | 42.5 hours per week | Hybrid (1 Day Remote)

Location: Creation Group, 68 Hanbury St, London E1 5JL

PURPOSE OF ROLE

We are an industry leading full service Brand Experience group that produces and executes an exciting portfolio of projects with a range of flagship clients. Since 2012 we have been disrupters of the experiential marketing and live event industry, managing client projects from concept through to delivery.

We create bold and innovative experiences with a focus on positivity, creativity, ambition and innovation. Servicing brands, agencies and events: Creation is a full service strategic, technical and design driven events group managing projects from concept through to delivery.

We continue to expand, notably into global markets with the right leaders and teams at the forefront and as part of that growth are currently recruiting for a new Senior Account & Project Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

The Senior Account & Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Account Director with the day-to-day running of the account as well as end-to-end delivery of projects, combining high-level account oversight with precise logistical and production management. As we expand the account there will be times the account director is unavailable or out of the country. You will act as deputy to the Account Director, taking ownership of the account during periods of absence.

• Serve as primary day-to-day client contact on designated projects
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions
• Lead the full lifecycle of projects from initial concept through to on-site delivery and debrief
• Translate creative and strategic intent into deliverable formats, timelines and internal technical briefs
• Build detailed project timelines, call sheets and production plans, ensuring cross-functional alignment
• Take ownership of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment to wider account strategy
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans to protect delivery
• Maintain responsibility for managing project budgets, supplier costs, and reconciliation
• Oversee internal team coordination, supplier management, and overall project delivery
• Collaborate with internal creative and design teams to develop and execute ideas that meet client objectives
• Provide senior oversight on creative output to ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Produce pitch decks, visualisations, site plans, and production packs as required
• Provide on-site leadership during live event builds, managing timelines, installations, rehearsals, and strike

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

An experienced producer and Account Manager with strong strategic, commercial and creative instincts and proven project delivery capability. You understand how to bridge the gap between concept and execution, turning big ideas into real-world experiences. You are organised, pragmatic and unflappable under pressure, and you know how to bring people and ideas together to deliver outstanding results.

This role requires flexibility. You will be expected to travel and be present on-site for live builds, events, de-rigs, and client briefings, including evenings and weekends where necessary.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in production or project management within the events or experiential industry
• Proven record of managing full end-to-end project delivery
• Strong understanding of event production workflows including build, AV, rigging, logistics and staffing
• Demonstrated experience working with internal creative teams and external suppliers
• Confident budget management and reconciliation skills
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Resilient, proactive and adaptable problem-solver

WHAT WE OFFER

• Discretionary bonus
• Pension contributions
• 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) that will increase by 1 day per annum up to a maximum of 38 days.
• Enhanced Parental, Family and Special Leave
• IT equipment and accessories provided
• Social company events
• Training and development opportunities
• Company branded clothing

Creation Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status.