_Senior Project Manager – Creative

THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Our brands and properties group partners with iconic brands and rights holders to turn relevance into revenue through integrated strategy and consulting, creative, live experiences and commercialization. We help clients understand, connect to and inspire global audiences by bringing together brands, properties and talent/creators to build meaningful relationships that drive measurable business outcomes.

Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visitthe.team.
Overview
We are a diverse creative services department who are responsible for delivering award-winning experiences in partnership with an exciting portfolio of sports, lifestyle, and entertainment clients, and we’re on the lookout for a Senior Project Manager to join our team.

Organised, calm and collaborative – we’re looking for a committed and proactive Senior Project Manager with experience managing campaigns, creative activations and live events. You possess the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and make decisions. You’re confident in leading a diverse team of creatives, designers and production specialists to ensure projects, events & activations are executed flawlessly.

A sociable, positive & resourceful PM, who remains calm under pressure and enjoys working as part of a team.

Please note, this role requires working with a US based client so there may be out-of-UK-hours work and requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working as part of our Creative Services team, you will oversee the smooth running of creative projects from start to finish. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day project schedules, creative deliverables, internal meetings and reviews & working closely with creative and account teams, to deliver high-quality work, on time and on budget.

Other Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, identify resourcing / staffing needs and timelines across multiple departments
• Project scoping, financial tracking & reporting
• Managing creative teams and deliverables between US & UK-based teams, managing timezones and approvals to maximise efficiency
• Monitor project risks to foresee/identify potential problems while proactively identifying solutions
• Conduct and manage internal meetings to review status of all on-going projects
• Develop and nurture strong working relationships in our team, and across wider agency to encourage collaboration
• Overseeing the output of the team; acting as the final checkpoint to ensure quality is kept high across all projects.
• Communicate project status both internally and externally according to agreed account process.
• Be a valued team member and enjoy working with people from different disciplines within THE
• TEAM, helping to keep our vibrant team culture.

What You Need

• 5+ years’ experience managing briefs from initial briefing to delivery
• Experience working in a creative agency
• Strong attention to detail and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in live event delivery or F1 a bonus
• Experience working with design identity & roll out is a must
• Excellent understanding of project finances and commercials – estimating, scoping, timings, tracking and reporting.
• Technical competence and understanding of a full creative process
• Confident communication skills both internally and externally with client.
• Comfortable and confident in working with all types of people is key and relationship-building is a big part of the job.
• Be able to handle multiple projects at any given moment often under quick turnarounds.
• Remain calm and personable even under pressure and when working to tight deadlines.
• Be organised and methodical in their approach to work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications & Asana
• Passionate about F1 or NFL a bonus!

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

At eggwe make experiences. Real ones.

The kind that take creativity, sharp thinking, attention to detail and, every now and then, a sense of humour when everything changes five minutes before launch.

We work across countries, cultures and clients, so things move fast and no two days look the same. That's part of what we enjoy. It also means we need people who can stay calm under pressure, take ownership and care about getting things right.

Which brings us to you

You're a creative leader who combines vision with practical execution. You know how to guide teams, elevate ideas, win pitches and create an environment where creativity can thrive without losing sight of commercial reality.

You're also curious about the future of creativity. AI, emerging technologies and new ways of working excite you because you see them as tools that help ideas go further, faster and smarter.

Most importantly, you're not interested in creativity for creativity's sake. You're interested in creativity that wins, delivers and makes an impact. No half-cracked eggs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Shape and elevate egg's creative output, working closely with the Chief Event Experience Officer and creative teams across the business
• Lead the development of winning concepts and creative strategies for pitches, client opportunities and major event experiences
• Act as a senior client-facing representative of egg's creative vision, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders and presenting ideas with confidence and credibility
• Inspire, mentor and develop the creative team, helping individuals grow while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence
• Drive alignment between Creative, Experience, Production and Project teams to ensure ideas remain strategically strong, deliverable and commercially viable
• Champion the use of AI, emerging technologies and innovative creative approaches that strengthen both our work and our competitive advantage

What you’ll bring

(We really mean it. Candidates who do not meet the following criteria will not be considered.)

Please note that we are focusing on candidates based inBrussels, Paris or anywhere in the UK.

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience developing and leading creative concepts within the B2B events, experience, communications or agency environment
• Proven experience presenting ideas directly to senior clients, defending creative recommendations and building confidence with stakeholders
• Strong understanding of event experiences, content, storytelling, design and audience engagement across multiple formats and industries
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and growing multidisciplinary creative teams
• Hands-on experience using AI-powered creative tools and a genuine interest in how technology is transforming creative work
• Professional fluency in English, with outstanding communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Fluency in English (No scrambled oeufs at egg, svp.). Bilingual fluency in French is considered a strong asset

How we work at egg

Things move fast here. Priorities shift. Clients expect excellence.

The people who thrive at egg tend to:

• Take ownership and get things done
• Stay calm when priorities change
• Focus on outcomes and quality
• Be comfortable with ambiguity
• Look for smarter ways of working, including AI and technology
• Balance creativity with structure and execution

Bonus points if...

• Experience leading creative work across multiple agencies, brands or international markets
• Experience developing event concepts for conferences, congresses, corporate events and immersive experiences
• Fluency in French

What we bring to the table

• Flexible working setup (remote in some places, hybrid in others)
• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
• Home office / tech stipend, lunch vouchers
• Smart, supportive colleagues who genuinely enjoy working together
• International career opportunities + annual global offsite in somewhere excellent
• Free coffee, pet-friendly offices and a culture that cares about people as much as performance

(Yes, the coffee is good. We're not monsters.)
The hiring process

• Online application (you’ve swiped right)
• First intro call (we’ve swiped right too — let’s see if there’s chemistry)
• First interview (time to crack things open a bit)
• Second interview (meet the family — don’t worry, they’re mostly well-behaved eggs)
• Offer (we’re in love. hope you are too)

The most important bit

At egg, feedback goes in all directions: up, down and sideways. We believe accountability and kindness can coexist.

It’s okay to make mistakes here, as long as we own them, learn from them, and don’t keep serving them sunny-side up forever.

We’re proud of a team made up of people from all walks of life, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe this makes our work better, our thinking sharper, and our outcomes stronger.

We welcome applications from all genders, including transgender and non-binary people, as well as BIPOC communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, and people with visible and non-visible disabilities.

We are also an ESG-driven company committed to making a positive impact beyond our own walls.

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THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Our live group specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music, entertainment and culture. Working with the world’s most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.

Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visitthe.team.
Our Client Services team plays a key role in the delivery of our client accounts and events. This is an extremely busy, fast-paced, exciting and diverse area of the LIVE·TEAM business, delivering projects throughout the UK, Europe and globally.

The role sits within our Orpington team and will involve working between the office, client locations, event venues and other project sites as required.

What You Will Be Doing

You will work as part of an experienced and dynamic team, primarily focusing on the successful management and operational delivery of conferences, corporate events, meetings, experiential activations, graphics, branded environments and event merchandise.

You will manage projects throughout their full lifecycle, from initial brief and concept development through planning, procurement, production, installation, live delivery and post-event review.

Project planning is central to the role. You will also be involved in client and stakeholder management, budgeting, venue and supplier coordination, graphics production, merchandise and promotional item purchasing, feasibility reviews, logistics, administration, on-site delivery and project support.

The job role will include tasks and responsibilities such as

• Supporting client services team members with the planning and delivery of conferences, meetings, corporate events, experiential activations and branded environments.
• Helping to maintain project plans, timelines, workback schedules, action lists, contact sheets and approval trackers .
• Coordinating routine project communication with colleagues, venues and suppliers and escalating decisions, risks or changes to the appropriate project lead.
• Assisting with responses to briefs, presentations, cost schedules, project updates and other client-facing materials.
• Supporting the coordination of event graphics and signage, including artwork collation, specification checks, proof tracking, approvals and delivery schedules.
• Assisting with the sourcing and ordering of merchandise, promotional products, gifts and event materials, including samples, approvals, quantities and delivery details.
• Obtaining supplier quotes, raising purchase order requests, updating cost trackers and helping to keep project records accurate and current.
• Coordinating practical event logistics, including equipment, materials, couriers, deliveries, storage, transport, venue access and installation schedules.
• Liaising with our internal design studio, procurement department, production and operations teams to help ensure agreed project elements are delivered on time and to specification.
• Supporting venue and supplier research, availability checks and the preparation of briefing information.
• Preparing meeting agendas, taking notes, recording actions and following up on agreed next steps.
• Maintaining organised project files, supplier information, status reports and other project documentation.
• Assisting with event set-up and/or supplier coordination, installation activity and live-event troubleshooting.
• Following established health and safety processes, venue requirements and company working practices, and raising concerns promptly.
• Helping with post-event administration, including collecting feedback, updating final costs, checking invoices, organising project files and documenting lessons learned.
• Building positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, venues and suppliers while representing THE·TEAM professionally.
• Providing flexible support across a range of client accounts and projects in line with business priorities, workload and development needs.

The Skills And Experience You Need

• Approximately 1–3 years of relevant experience in events, conferences, hospitality, experiential, production, project coordination, client services or a related environment; strong internships or placement experience may also be considered.
• A genuine interest in live events, production, brand experiences and client service, with a willingness to learn from more experienced team members.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to keep track of several tasks, deadlines and details at once.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, suppliers, venues and client contacts, while recognising when to seek guidance or escalate an issue.
• Good attention to detail across schedules, costs, artwork, orders, logistics and project administration.
• Comfort working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with project trackers or event planning tools is helpful.
• Basic numerical confidence and an interest in developing commercial awareness, including quotes, purchase orders, costs and budget trackers.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to stay calm when priorities change.
• A collaborative attitude, reliability and a willingness to support the wider team with both planned tasks and hands-on event activity.
• An understanding of the importance of brand consistency, quality control and accurate delivery.
• Openness to feedback and a proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• A willingness to travel within the UK and Europe, and occasionally further afield, depending on project requirements.

Please note that, owing to the nature of event and conference delivery, the role may occasionally require unsociable working hours, including early mornings, evenings, overnight work and weekends. Travel within the UK and internationally may also be required depending on project needs.

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

About Us

The Collective is the strategic experience design and production agency within BCD Meetings & Events. We combine strategy, creativity and production to help clients deliver with confidence at defining moments.

If you're looking to be part of a team that combines creative ambition with strategic thinking, we'd love to hear from you. We can promise a community of people who are warm, collaborative, resilient and creatively ambitious, along with a flexible workplace with awesome perks and rewarding work.

The Collective offers a hybrid working model, with team members based across our Derby and Milton Keynes offices.

See what life is about at The Collective by BCD Meetings & Events at https://bcdme.com/what-we-do/the-collective/

About The Role

The Director of Sales is responsible for driving profitable new business growth across The Collective portfolio. This is a proactive hunter role focused on identifying, developing, and converting strategic opportunities while building long-term client relationships.

Sound like you? Read on!

As a Director Of Sales, You Will

• Develop and execute annual sales strategies aligned to The Collective’s growth objectives.
• Build, manage, and maintain strategic target accounts and a qualified new business pipeline to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Identify market opportunities, industry trends, and client challenges to shape proactive sales strategies.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals, events, partnerships, thought leadership, and marketing activity.
• Build strong relationships with senior decision-makers and key buying influencers.
• Lead discovery conversations and solution ideation workshops to develop compelling, client-focused value propositions.
• Partner with creative, production, technology, delegate management, and Experience Design teams to develop winning solutions, proposals, and pitches.
• Lead Go/No-Go assessments, bid strategy, and the management of complex RFPs, tenders, and pitch opportunities.
• Embed client insight and voice-of-customer feedback into sales strategies, presentations, and proposals.

You’re Good At

• Leading commercial negotiations and support contracting processes.
• Maintaining accurate forecasting, CRM reporting, pipeline governance, and compliance with sales processes and tools.
• Conducting win/loss analysis and share insights to strengthen future sales performance.
• Ensuring successful handover of won business to operational teams.
• Representing The Collective at industry events, networking forums, webinars, client events, and marketing campaigns as a brand ambassador and thought leader.
• Working alongside other Sales and Account management personnel to ensure any cross sell/upsell opportunities are maximised

Our Benefits For This Role

• Life Assurance x2 your annual salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - allowing up to 5 additional holidays days
• Discounted rates on Hotels & Travel
• Gym & Fitness Discounts
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme
• Company Sick pay
• Lifestyle Benefits

You Should Know

• This role offers hybrid working with 1-2 days a week in our Milton Keynes or Fleet office
• Our standard working hours are 9:00am - 5:30pm with an hour break
• Have the desire and ability to travel in the UK and Overseas on occasion

How To Apply

Click apply now to be considered.

THE PERKS

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.