Judging Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ascential plc Full time
Judging Operations Specialist

We're seeking an Award Process Manager to join our Judging Operations team at Ascential plc in London.

This entry-level role is ideal for individuals looking to build operational and database expertise. You will work within the LIONS Judging Operations team to assist in all aspects of awards processing, judging, and related tasks.

Your primary responsibilities include managing seasonal staff, handling customer queries, and supervising juries for Cannes Lions and LIONS regional awards.

You will also be responsible for testing entry systems, preparing entry materials, and ensuring meticulous quality control of entries prior to on-site judging.

In this role, you will directly support the Judging Operations and Delivery Leads, acting as a first point of contact for all related judging issues.

You will deliver a world-class judging experience while demonstrating high levels of operational and administrative efficiency at all times.

Your Experience:

  • Initiative, self-motivated, manages time effectively, and sets own goals.
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to compose professional and articulate emails, with a confident and helpful telephone manner.
  • Ability to take direction working within a team and confidence to take on a management role when required.
  • Efficient and hard-working, with capacity to undertake varied ad hoc tasks.
  • Personable and approachable.
  • Proficiency with Gmail, Google Drive, and all of its applications.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, including the supervision of juries, administration of awards, and delivery of a world-class judging experience.

As a member of our team, you will be part of a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that values creativity, innovation, and excellence.

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for entry processing and customer queries for a range of Lions through the management of seasonal staff.
  • Responsible for entry processing and customer queries for LIONS regional awards (Dubai Lynx, Spikes Asia, and WARC Awards).
  • Supervise juries for Cannes Lions through the management of seasonal staff.
  • Administration and supervision of juries for LIONS regional awards (Dubai Lynx, Spikes Asia, and WARC Awards).
  • Meticulous quality control of entries prior to on-site judging.
  • Prepare entry materials, analysis, and assist with ownership of timelines and schedules.
  • Manage onsite operations for entries before group judging commences.
  • Presentation of entries to the jury and provide direct support to the appointed jury President and jurors.
  • Test entry systems.


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