Project Lead: The Master Orchestrator of Live Experiences

Are you the person who stays calm when the house lights go up and the adrenaline kicks in? Do you have the rare ability to turn a bold creative concept into a pixel-perfect, real-world reality? We are looking for a Project Lead who doesn’t just manage tasks but masters the art of the experience for high-profile, global brands.

What’s Different About This Role?

Forget the standard 9-to-5 desk job. This role is about movement, culture, and international impact. You won’t just be ticking boxes; you’ll be the operational anchor for a boutique agency that creates immersive brand worlds for world-renowned names in the automotive, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors.

You’ll own projects end-to-end—from the first sketch to the final reconciliation—working in a flexible, hybrid capacity. Whether you are based in our West Sussex hub or our London office, you’ll be part of a team that is currently scaling up, winning major global pitches, and restructuring for a massive year ahead.

What You’ll Bring:

• The Pedigree: You are a Project Lead or Senior Project Manager currently working at a high-level experiential agency.
• The Technical Edge: You have a proven track record of delivering complex experiential campaigns and international events with budgets ranging from £250k to £500k+.
• The Global Mindset: You are ready to travel. From major congresses in Barcelona to activations in the US and the Middle East, you thrive on delivering excellence across borders.
• The Temperament: You are professional, highly personable, and "the calm in the storm." You can hold your own in a room with senior stakeholders and directors of prestigious, high-end brands.
• The Toolkit: You’re a wizard with project and finance tools (Scoro, Pleo, or Confluence experience is a major plus) and can navigate a budget or a PO with ease.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Charge: Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of culture-led campaigns, reporting directly to a South Africa-based Head of Project Delivery.
• Global Delivery: Lead on-site teams across Europe and beyond, troubleshooting challenges in real-time to ensure seamless live experiences.
• Bridge the Gap: Act as the vital link between creative, production, and client services, ensuring everyone is aligned and clients feel confident.
• Guard the Bottom Line: Manage project margins, track spend against projected profit, and maintain rigorous financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate: Work within a tight-knit delivery team of six, including three other Project Leads, fostering a culture of growth and "courageous communication."

Why You’ll Love It:

• Elite Portfolio: Work with some of the most exciting and recognizable brands in the world.
• Competitive Salary: We offer a highly competitive salary package reflecting your experience and the senior nature of the role.
• Flexibility: A hybrid working pattern (approx. 2 days in-office) in either London or West Sussex.
• Investment in You: Join an agency in a positive period of growth, where leadership is focused on coaching, development, and putting the right people in the right roles.

The Ideal Fit:

You are a seasoned agency professional who is ready for a new challenge. You’re likely currently working in an experiential or event agency and are looking for a place where your operational precision is celebrated. You are comfortable working with a remote manager and are happy to work from a smaller, focused London hub or a busy West Sussex HQ.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and let’s chat about how this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

This position would suit:

• Senior Project Managers from leading experiential or brand activation agencies.
• Global Event Leads who thrive on high-end production and technical delivery.
• Project Leads with extensive experience in luxury automotive or high-level corporate sectors.
• Operational Leads who enjoy international travel and managing six-figure budgets.