Creative Presentation Project Manager - Mat Cover (9 months)

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a new challenge that gives you the chance to get creative and facilitate the production and management of our creative concepts? Looking for a company that wants to help further your career in Creative Production, as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?  

If the answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for! 

Role Responsibility

As a Creative Presentation Project Manager, you will work closely with the VM and Windows teams to facilitate the production and management of creative concepts with exceptional results. You will support the VM team as key production stakeholder for in store installations to ensure all scheme launches are successfully delivered on time and on budget. You will carry out continual research into production methods and technology to ensure we remain one step ahead of competitors, and continue to build on the respected reputation of Selfridges. In addition, you will take responsibility for the management of brand funded windows alongside the Selfridges marketing team.   

As part of this, you will:

• Work closely with the VM team on the practical realisation of the in-store scheme installations
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure progression of builds is on brief and of the highest possible standards
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Security, Facilities and Lighting teams to ensure installations run smoothly, and ensure that all appropriate H&S paperwork is completed for contractors
• Receive deliveries of props in store and arrange storage back of house
• Measure up sites and host site surveys for contractors
• Manage and allocate scheme budgets and communicate all spends to the Senior Leads, including finance
• Own the sign off process and delivery of Real Estate branded windows and tanks, liaising with brands externally and Marketing teams internally to ensure branded windows are delivered in line with scheme and to our standards
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural trends through active research and attendance of major exhibitions, and regular comparative shopping and detailed research

The Ideal Candidate

• IT and computer literate, with a proficiency in Word, Excel, Photoshop and Sketch Up.
• Understand the ORACLE system and be confident in raising purchase orders.
• Produces written work and data that is accurate, clear and well presented.
• A strong communicator, who is confident in communicating ideas to people by a variety of methods: visually, verbally and written

• Excellent attention to detail, to ensure standards of builds are always immaculate and that these standards are adhered to by the wider VM teams
• Practical, must be able to install schemes and maintain back of house storage, with a hands-on attitude in the studio environment
• Solutions focused – able to offer up quick thinking to solve problems, showing initiative at all times
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, both as a team and individually
• Establish positive working relationships with both team and other key stakeholders  

This job is a brilliant opportunity to join a close-knit team who are incredibly passionate about taking the inception of our creative concepts to the next level. If you’re looking to come into a new role and make a real impact, then this will be perfect for you.

About the Company

Our creative spirit

We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome.

Our awards cabinet

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign. 

Our future

Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences.

THE FUN STUFF 

There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year.

Other benefits and rewards include:

• Generous bonus and/or commission scheme

• Discounted gym memberships

• Pension contributions 

• Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes

• A volunteer day for all team members

• Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development

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