We’re seeking a forward-thinking Creative Studio and Production Transformation Manager to join our team.
This role is pivotal in enhancing our creative production processes working with the Director of Brand & Acquisition, Head of Creative Services, and our Studio Production Lead (working on BAU) to drive improvement and transformation of our creative production process and delivery.
The role will encompass three key areas: Process, People, and Tools.
Process: This involves the management of the studio, ensuring that all operations are streamlined and efficient. It includes developing and implementing processes that enhance productivity and maintain high standards of quality.
People: This focuses on how we resource, structure, and develop the talent needed for the next 3-5 years. It includes identifying the skills and competencies required, creating a supportive and dynamic work environment, and fostering professional growth and development.
Tools: This pertains to how we enable the creative services team to work efficiently and effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced, and high-tech environment. It involves selecting and implementing the right tools and technologies that support creativity and innovation. Additionally, it includes testing with AI capabilities and exploring new channels to market driven by media consumption trends.
Working arrangements
Fixed Term contract until 31 March 2026. Starting as soon as possible.
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and 1-2 days per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About you
As our ideal candidate, you bring experience in Creative Production Management, project management experience and a degree or qualification related to project management or relevant experience in traffic management for a multi-discipline creative team, whether in-house or agency.
With previous marketing experience and excellent organisational skills, you are flexible and adaptable, comfortable dealing with ambiguities, building different scenarios into a plan, and meeting deadlines.
Skilled at managing relationships with diverse stakeholders across a complex organisation, you possess excellent communication skills, a proactive and innovative mindset and a desire to challenge, be challenged, and problem solve.
It’s also vital that you also have a growth mindset. AI is relatively new but exploding! We’re not expecting someone with lot s of AI experience, but AI is going to transform in-house creative production and delivery capability. So, we need someone who is open to learning and will help us on this journey.
About us
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the UK's leading heart charity and the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research. Our mission is to help everyone live with a healthy heart for longer. We fund research to stop heart disease before it starts, save more lives from heart disease and support those living with or affected by conditions.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
We offer our staff generous benefits, such as:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance, dental health cover, and money towards gym membership.
- Pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%.
- Full pay for 12 weeks for family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Life assurance.
- Extra paid leave of up to 10 days to support colleagues who may need more time off work to look after themselves or others close to them.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Interview process
The first stage interview will be held virtually, over MS Teams in w/c 4 August. For those successful, there will be a second stage interview in w/c 11 August, likely in person in our London Office.
How to apply
Ready to apply? It's quick and easy! Just hit the apply button below and complete our short online application form.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.