Creative Studio Manager in Sheffield - EDClass

We are looking for a Creative Studio Manager who will look after, project manage and align our internal Creative Media, Editing and Marketing teams.
Your roles and responsibilities will be to:
Play a crucial role in managing the Creative Media teams day-to-day operations
Manage Editors, Illustrators and Animators, both employed by us and freelance workers, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, while also ensuring the highest quality of standards
Ensure that the correct processes have been followed, all our Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to and up to date and our brand criteria is met for every piece of content that is created
Be able to collaborate with colleagues across the business to build robust project resource plans and implement them effectively
Facilitate communication between our Teaching and Learning team, Sales and Marketing teams with the Creative Media and Editing team
Ensuring the Creative Media, Editing and Marketing team and individual targets have been set and met after realistic time schedules have been agreed
Lead a weekly meeting to manage the allocation and scheduling of resources across the Creative Media, Editing and Marketing team
Quality control the final product along with our Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning
Quality control the brand along with our COO
Identify skills gaps, training needs and staffing needs for the Creative Media, Editing and Marketing team
Overseeing operations and ensuring efficiency and organisation within the Creative Media, Editing and Marketing team
Be the tech guru of the team and being willing/able to jump in and assist during busy periods
Managing general HR enquiries and escalating if necessary
Ensuring all systems are streamlined and up-to-date and staff are fully trained to minimise risk and wastage
Be accountable for the teams operational and business performance
Ad hoc team support when required
The successful applicant must have:
Excellent understanding of creative media, editing, marketing and the skills and qualifications needed to be effective in a Creative Media team
A deep understanding of SEO
Experience (2 years) of working within a marketing team
The ability to coach the team to grow their skills and grow professionally, to ensure you are building an absolute best-in-class creative media team
Proven track record (2 years) in managing a successful internal or external studio or Creative Media, Editing and Marketing team that can effortlessly run multiple projects simultaneously
Great attention to detail
Ability to problem solve creatively
Understanding of project lifecycle and process
Prior experience in a similar role within education
Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, written and verbal, organisational and problem-solving abilities
Previous experience in successfully managing a small but rapidly growing team
Proactive team player who can work collaboratively with a Senior Leadership team
Ability to receive and give constructive feedback with grace and professionalism
Self-starter and highly autonomous worker
Action-oriented and confident presenting solutions alongside problems
Manage the creative process from conception to delivery
Highly motivated to train independently and share knowledge learnt with the team
Strategic thinker with superb creative skills
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Salary starting at £35000 with bonus
Monday to Friday 08.30am to 5pm.
This role is office based in Sheffield. Home working or hybrid working is unfortunately not an option.

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