Client:
George P Johnson Experience Marketing
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
28
Posted:
24.03.2025
Expiry Date:
08.05.2025
Job Description:
Job Purpose
The GPJ Ignite programme is an opportunity for immersive, hands-on experiences with the possibility of conversion to full-time employment upon completion of the programme. You do not need to be a current student to apply. We welcome recent graduates, university placements, and people returning to the workforce. The GPJ Ignite programme is dedicated to helping you advance your career in Experience Marketing.
* Paid 6 month programme in a global, fast-paced agency
* Working directly within the Integrated Production team with internal teams, clients, and supplier partners
* You will receive thorough induction and training in your role within the department and wider agency
As Project Coordinator, you will provide administrative support across all elements of Integrated Production, undertaking operational responsibilities such as preparation of event documents (agendas, reports, presentations, tracking), creating basic timelines and estimates as needed, project close/reconciliation process, vendor quotes and selection, raising POs, and project-related research as required, including venue searches.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Delivery
* Prepare quality written documents, such as crew briefing documents, simple production spec documents, and schedules
* Keep all relevant parties updated on project status and issues
* Project manage internal and external requirements within timelines and budgets
* Anticipate potential issues and proactively respond with solutions
* Carry out venue searches
* Carry out venue site visits
Creative
* Attend key meetings and provide input related to client needs and requirements
Talent Management
* Understand and be able to communicate knowledge of the skill sets and abilities across the Integrated Production department
Client Relationships
* Nurture positive client relationships at the appropriate level
* Partner with the project leads to provide transparency on what is achievable in the delivery of projects, managing client expectations accordingly
New Business Development Support
* Support the project/pitch lead with the pitch process, including contributing towards the Operations, Technical, and Live Production elements of the brief such as sourcing 3rd party partners, collating pitch materials, etc.
* Actively promote GPJ through best practices
Finance
* Demonstrate an understanding of various financial software
* Obtain, review, and respond to vendor quotes, ensuring we are working with best-in-class partners, with regular negotiations to drive value, profitability, and efficiency
* Create and distribute POs, obtaining relevant approvals as needed
* Identify and elevate potential budget/financial issues, making suggestions on how to resolve
* Understand and effectively support the budget reconciliation and invoicing processes
* Understand and take initial steps to address the impact of changes on project budget and financial metrics, with guidance
About You
* You’re adaptable and open to unexpected requests and ways of working (priorities and requirements can frequently change in an agency)
* You’re always willing to help other people within the project, across departments
* You demonstrate a calm and positive attitude
* You’re curious and eager to learn about the industry, clients’ business, tech solutions, etc.
* You’re solutions-focused/creative problem solver – presenting solutions to roadblocks in order to move forward
* You are persistent and patient – persistence to follow up with stakeholders and clients but demonstrating empathy in understanding agency and client partners’ workload. Showing patience when you experience ‘roadblocks’
* You’re truly passionate about planning and delivering a best-in-class event
* You’re decisive with the ability to make several decisions at the same time, and at pace
* You have a true passion for live events, and an enthusiasm to learn about integrated production, in depth and breadth
Your Background, Skills & Experience
* A degree in a relevant discipline such as event management or business is an advantage
* Experience and knowledge of using Google Workspace
* An effective communicator who is honest, clear, and constructive with your communications
* Empathetic, adaptable, and demonstrates good organisational skills
* Demonstrates the ability to manage your own workload
* Demonstrates the ability to work to deadlines, and flag any concerns with meeting deadlines ahead of time
* Understanding of the marketplace GPJ operates in
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