Programme Manager (3-Month FTC)

Company Description

At Saatchi & Saatchi we have a simple ambition to make the most influential creative ideas in Modern Britain.

Ideas that are influential in driving business growth, building meaning in consumers' lives, in our client’s organisations creating energy and in culture shaping change.

Our founding spirit of Nothing is Impossible is more important now than ever before. We see it as a simple mindset that allows us to do unbelievable things, driven by the power of creativity.

Our culture is one of chutzpah and openness; of audacity, optimism and inclusivity. Because if you are going to attempt impossible things you have to have the talent, energy and belief to achieve them.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Workflow

• Management and overview of the overall delivery of a multi-channel campaign.
• Creates project plans for each brief by amalgamating timings from relevant channel specific producers and partner agencies, where relevant.
• Assures that briefs are received on time and that creative teams are briefed.
• Ensures that reviews are held and attended by all of the relevant departments and cross agency teams.
• Facilitates work out of the reviews through the agency to the relevant departments and potential third parties.
• Takes responsibility for suggesting alternative options in situations where there are challenges from a timings or delivery standpoint.
• Works closely with all the channel specific production arms to assure delivery of output. 
• Excellent planning and organisational skills; ability to plan for all eventualities; identify risks and provide solutions to issues.

Financial

• Manages and follows up on all internal and third party production costs including : raising job numbers, PO numbers and liaising with clients on receiving POs.
• Assists in actively managing the fee scope and campaign budgets alongside the account management/finance departments.

Who you’ll do it with

You will work closely with the key departments (Brand, Production, Creative) within the agency and other agencies engaged by the client, for example across direct mail, design, and activations.

Qualifications

The Programme Manager will have strong communications skills and first-hand experience of taking personal charge for the delivery of similar highly innovative and creative projects along with

• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise, to multi task and to manage the creative process from start to finish are critical for this role.
• Know and understand the client’s organisation and processes.
• Experience and understanding of the processes involved in producing of TV, print, radio, digital display and outdoor campaigns is essential, however producers will ultimately be responsible for the output.
• Works as a strong team player.
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups. 
• Willingness to becomes a champion of the client’s business. 
• Display a good understanding of various media, including costs.
• Has a full understanding of the invoicing process, mark ups and charge out rates.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Great attention to detail is a must.
• A natural problem solver. 
• An eye for craft, agility, and resourcefulness.

Additional Information

Saatchi & Saatchi has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our onsite restaurant/bar, “The Pregnant Man”.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are a core part of our DNA at Saatchi. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates, and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group irrelevant of their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion fuel our creativity and innovation, it enables us to be closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work.