Creative Resource Manager

We’re looking for an organised, approachable, and proactive Creative Resource Manager to join our team – and this is your chance to shape it from the ground up! You’ll be the glue that holds our creative and design studio together, keeping projects running smoothly, matching the right talent to the right briefs, and ensuring deadlines are smashed (not just met!).

If you love problem-solving, thrive in a fast-paced creative environment, and want to play a key role in delivering brilliant work, we’d love to hear from you!

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Tell me more

Resource Management:

• Allocate creative resources efficiently, ensuring the right talent is on the right projects at the right time.
• Monitor workloads, spot bottlenecks early, and balance active and upcoming projects.

Collaborative Stakeholder Management:

• Partner with team leads and marketing managers to align resourcing with creative needs.
• Act as the go-to for resource requests, ensuring smooth workflows and efficient project delivery.

Scheduling & Planning:

• Maintain resource planning tools, trackers, and reporting dashboards.
• Define resource needs, set clear deadlines, and help prioritise workloads without compromising quality.

Team Development & Project Support:

• Identify opportunities for upskilling and professional growth within the studio.
• Support freelance recruitment, onboarding, and integration.
• Foster a positive studio culture and assist with admin tasks as needed.

Process Optimisation & Performance:

• Continuously improve briefing, resourcing, and delivery processes for maximum efficiency.
• Review resource allocation, track project costs, and demonstrate the studio’s impact on brand and business goals.

What you’ll need

• Industry experience – background in a creative agency or in-house studio within resource, project, or creative operations management.
• Deadline-driven – thrives in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.
• Tech-savvy – experienced in using and implementing resource and project management tools.
• Proactive & adaptable – self-motivated, eager to learn, and quick to pick up new ways of working.
• Meticulous & reliable – highly organised with a sharp eye for detail, setting high standards for yourself and others.
• Team player – supportive, collaborative, and happy to share knowledge.
• Strong communicator – confident in presenting, influencing, and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Problem-solver – analytical mindset with the ability to anticipate bottlenecks and resource gaps.

The extra details

Role type: Permanent

Location: London hub (1-2 days per week) & your home space

Salary: £45,000 - £52,500 plus bonus - We're putting our salaries out there for everyone to see - no smoke and mirrors, just honest numbers. We'll offer a salary that matches your skills, always aiming for room to grow.

Working hours: Full time - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us.

Benefits: Buckle up for an adventure with Virgin! Our benefits package isn't just a list - it's your ticket to an extraordinary career and life. Imagine unlimited leave for your globe-trotting dreams, a "Screw it, let's do it pot" to enjoy being you, and a learning budget to fuel your curiosity. We've got your back with top-notch health care, family support that goes the extra mile, and a pension plan to keep your future bright. From electric vehicles to flexible volunteering, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to join a community that celebrates your whole self.

Closing date: 28 February 2025

Interested in this role? We know that experience and skills are hard to bring to life from a basic old CV, so we're introducing Vizzy to this application. The first stop on your journey with us will be creating your Vizzy profile. After completing our standard application step, we'll slide into your inbox with your exclusive Vizzy link – your golden ticket to showcasing why you're our next Creative Resource Manager.

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