Junior Project Manager - Creative

JD Group

Junior Project Manager - Creative

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JD Group, Bury

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 6 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

As a Junior Project Manager, you will support the team in bringing creative ideas to life across various channels, including digital, TVC, and print media. You will have a foundational understanding of photography and video and will be eager to learn how to combine big ideas with creative problem-solving. In this role, you will assist in managing the production process, working closely with internal stakeholders, creatives, studio functions, and outside suppliers.

As a Junior Project Manager, you'll be doing the following:

  • Assist in planning and delivering projects on time and within budget.

  • Support the Head of Projects by preparing project updates and participating in daily production meetings to track progress and milestones.

  • Help generate weekly/monthly reports on current and upcoming projects, including budget tracking and highlighting any potential risks.

  • Communicate with Heads of Departments and workflow managers to ensure resources are properly allocated for smooth project execution.

  • Manage day-to-day communications on key projects and support the Studio Production Service Team in maintaining relationships., PLEASE NOTE: When attaching your CV or work examples it is very important that you name your files to include your name and not just "cv.doc" or "curriculum vitae.docx" or "my_illustration.jpg". Instead use a format like this "joe_bloggs_cv.docx"


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  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Basic understanding of business and production processes.

  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently while maintaining quality.

  • Resilience and willingness to learn.

  • Some experience or relevant internships in a similar role is beneficial

  • Awareness of fashion content trends is a plus.

    About: The JD Group is currently looking for the brightest talent to join the team in a variety of Group roles situated at our Head Office, Distribution Centre and across our Retail Stores.


  • As our business continues to expand globally, we continue to search for driven and talented individuals who love what they do and are passionate about taking the next step in their career.

    We respect each member of our team and everyone is encouraged to put forward their ideas, regardless of how big or small, as dynamic thinking is what drives this business to be competitive. Our brand ethos is all about innovation, creativity and competitiveness and therefore, we love to hear from people who share those values.

    We inspire our people to reach for the highest levels of performance. All employees are highly skilled, self-motivated and in constant pursuit of perfection when delivering business objectives. Opportunities to progress arise quickly for those people with the right qualities and ambition., The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascia's in over 30 markets around the world.

    We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.

    To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.

    We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
  • Incremental Holiday Allowance

  • Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online

  • Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme

  • Discounted Gym membership

  • Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work

  • Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications