Junior Project Manager - Creative

As a Junior Project Manager, you will support the team in bringing creative ideas to life across various channels, including digital, TVC, and print media. You will have a foundational understanding of photography and video and will be eager to learn how to combine big ideas with creative problem-solving. In this role, you will assist in managing the production process, working closely with internal stakeholders, creatives, studio functions, and outside suppliers.

·       Job Title – Junior Project Manager

·       Location – M40 5BJ

·       Working rota – Monday-Friday

·       Working hours – 40

What You'll Be Doing: 

As a Junior Project Manager, you'll be doing the following: 

• Assist in planning and delivering projects on time and within budget. 
• Support the Head of Projects by preparing project updates and participating in daily production meetings to track progress and milestones. 
• Help generate weekly/monthly reports on current and upcoming projects, including budget tracking and highlighting any potential risks. 
• Communicate with Heads of Departments and workflow managers to ensure resources are properly allocated for smooth project execution. 
• Manage day-to-day communications on key projects and support the Studio Production Service Team in maintaining relationships. 

What We're Looking For:

• Some experience or relevant internships in a similar role is preferred. 
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Basic understanding of business and production processes. 
• Awareness of fashion content trends is a plus. 
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently while maintaining quality. 
• Resilience and willingness to learn. 

The Company:

The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world.

We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.

To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Incremental Holiday Allowance
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you again for your time.