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As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences.\nAs a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We’re always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients.\nOur name? It’s Strata, an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters.\nJob Overview\nThe Senior Project Manager plays a pivotal role in the Auto Team and will take a lead role in the success of the accounts. You will help to plan, coordinate and deliver a calendar of live events for key automotive clients. These events will be across the UK, including the delivery of National, Roadshow and test-drive events. This role will play a key role in maintaining this client relationship though flawless project management.\nPrevious experience working in an events agency with automotive clients is essential.\nRequirements\nThe successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the below experience:\nProject management\nProvide first port of call on operational decisions from the wider team, supporting the Head of Automotive Operations and client account lead\n\nWorking with the Head of Automotive Operations and the Resource Manager to resource live projects both pre-event and onsite utilising internal resource where possible, and minimising external time costs\n\nInterpretation and delivery of the client’s brief through compelling, creative and thorough proposals where required, in conjunction with the wider team\n\nLiaison with clients on a project-by-project basis to implement their requirements with an ability to challenge and suggest alternatives as necessary\n\nProvide a first line level of project management day to day\n\nTo work closely with the nominated team of core staff and freelance crew and lead on-site when required\n\nCommunicate with Account Mangers, Account Directors and the wider team to ensure cohesion with client objectives from a project delivery perspective\n\nEnsure all project material is systematically logged, stored and maintained on behalf of the client and in-line with Strata operational processes\n\nProvide continuous clear communication, via all means, email, phone, in person etc. on all managed projects\n\nResponsible for the preparation and management of budgets, ensuring 100% accuracy and close management and communication of any changes and fluctuation\n\nMonitor project costs against agreed plans, in particular time booked to the project, and ensure project profitability\n\nResponsible for the positive project cashflow on all projects\n\nEnsure that day to day project administration is filed and dealt with correctly\n\nPrepare onsite schedules and critical paths and input on SOW’s where required\n\nManage any scope creep as it arises, with Client Services support as needed\n\nLiaise with other departments (e.g. Technical, Warehouse Operations, Studio) within Strata ensuring that deadlines and budgets are met and projects delivered on-time and to expectation\n\nDemonstrate an understanding of AV / technical solutions specifically in regard to EVs and charging solutions\n\nDemonstrate an understanding of technical automotive outdoor events, test-rives and exhibitions\n\nLiaise with suppliers; Lead on briefing, negotiating, agreeing commission, adding markup and ensuring deadlines and budgets are met\n\nLeadership of the pre-event and onsite teams (PM’s/Pro-Co’s etc) ensuring the delivery of the event is seamless and exceeds the client’s expectation\n\nEnsure that all stakeholders - clients, speakers, crew are well looked after on site and dealt with professionally and with a duty of care\n\nPrepare and collate all health & safety and crisis management documentation to ensure proactive and thorough disaster recovery is in place for all events\n\nEnsure Quality Management of the project from start to finish, to ISO9001 standards\n\nRecord and communicate planning updates to the Account Lead during the delivery phases of the project, including any project changes\n\nPeople management\nLine management of junior team members within the group - Project Managers/Project-Coordinators, where required\n\nProvide guidance, coaching and a point of escalation to junior team members working on projects led by the SPM\n\nBrief taking and pitching\nWork on proposals and pitches in conjunction with the Account Team and specialist service departments within Strata\n\nWriting elements of the pitch and creating presentations\n\nProvide input and take a lead in contributing to the requirements of the project with client and team needs, in mind\n\nConfidently participate in face-to-face pitches for new business should the need arise\n\nReconciliation and post event\nEnsure projects are reconciled and information is passed in a timely fashion to accounts, for billing and ensure projects are commercially viable and in a positive cash position\n\nManage internal and external debriefs for the purposes of review and continual improvement\n\nDevelop client relationships to encourage organic growth of accounts\n\nKnowledge sharing: encourage information and learnings are shared amongst the team from an operational, technical, content and venue perspective\n\nManage the post event administrative process, including working with the Marketing function to create a case study or each project\n\nCreative\nEncourage broadminded thinking and open creative approaches\n\nKeep abreast of and research new approaches to present to clients and the wider Strata team\n\nExternal\nTo ensure an excellent level of customer service and to anticipate client requirements at meetings, on-site and location\n\nBe the gatekeeper at all times for compliance, ensuring the high standards of the events are met but within the requisite guidelines\n\nTo uphold good production values on-site and location\n\nTo monitor the quality of all client deliverables\n\nDevelop positive client relationships and be the main contact for all things operational\n\nTo be a good ambassador for the Company\n\nTo promote the sale of other Strata products e.g., Digital, Creative Services\n\nEmployee Benefits\n25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays\n\nBirthday day off\n\nPrivate Health Insurance*\n\nWorkplace pension scheme\n\nDeath in service scheme\n\nCycle to work scheme\n\nHybrid working arrangement\n\nRegular social events\n\n*Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period\nOur Principles\nWe are a people-first brand experience agency with a set of core principles that guide our every action by measuring:\nA win for the client\nClient success is at the forefront of everything we do. We measure our success by the impact we make for our clients. We strive to exceed your expectations, delivering moments that matter with results that matter.\nA win for the company\nWe believe in long-term partnerships and sustainable growth. When your business prospers, so does ours. Our commitment to excellence and innovation means we’re always ahead of the curve, offering you the best brand experiences.\nA win for the team\nOur team is the lifeblood of our agency. We celebrate diversity, promote collaboration, and foster an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. When our team thrives, their passion and dedication is reflected in everything we deliver.\nA win for you\nWhether you’re engaging us for your events, already fostering a career at Strata, or considering one, our goal is to create a win for you. We’re dedicated to providing our employees with an enriching workplace that supports their growth and well-being. For our clients, a win means achieving your objectives and making your brand shine.\nA win for the planet\nWe are committed to making environmentally responsible choices in our work. We recognise our responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet and contribute to a sustainable future. From eco-friendly event practices to conscious resource management, we aim to create events that are a win for the environment.\nDiversity at Strata\nAt Strata, people are at the heart of who we are.\nWe recognise and value the diverse and unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that each individual brings.\nWe are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, valued, and empowered. 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