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The B-Hive is an in-house creative agency bringing to life the creative needs of some of the most recognizable brands in the beauty industry including No7, Soap & Glory, Liz Earle and Boots own brand. We combine the capability of an external creative and production team, with the speed, flexibility, and in-depth brand knowledge of an in-house set-up, underpinned by years of experience dedicated to Boots and No7 Beauty Company. The Head of Creative Operations is a key member of the B-Hive Lead Team. They are responsible for leading and managing the people, processes, systems and tools that enable the effective and efficient operation of the whole B-Hive.
Job Responsibility:
Works across all studio teams to own and operate our agency work management processes and procedures, through leading project & operations teams to deliver internal client needs as efficient and effectively as possible
Responsible for how the B-Hive manages all project briefs from regular BAU briefs through larger, more complex and/or critical projects
leads operations & project management best practice
Support with building collaborative bridges and communication frameworks needed for effective inter-agency ways of working
Be a champion for change, looking to evolve our operations through tech-driven innovation, ensuring we remain agile enough to pivot quickly
Leads teams of project managers, scheduling and traffic managers, quality & compliance and digital production & delivery specialists to deliver the required quality on time and to budget
Is focused on the outcomes the business needs to drive and negotiates resource time and commitment across multiple teams and projects according to that client need
Supports Head of Client Management with understanding and delivering evolving client needs
Supports Head of Creative with tools, process and freelance selection
Leads the B-Hive management of P&L and operational financial obligations, including overall staff utilization targets
Requirements:
Senior creative, project or operations management experience or other appropriate delivery experience in a creative agency or business
Experience managing a production house or working in a production studio
Demonstrate strong experience of digital asset management & delivery
Proven ability to navigate multi-layered stakeholder landscapes, negotiating resources and driving cross-functional alignment
Strong ability to understand, map and plan processes, turning them into robust project plans
Likely to hold a degree, or equivalent apprenticeship or experience in a creative, business, process or similar field
Highly comfortable working in a fluid creative environment where plans change rapidly
Can bring teams (and peers) together around complex process planning, creating robust systems for all critical projects to build on
What we offer:
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more
Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme