Project Director

4 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom mustard | B Corp™ Full time £52,000 - £150,000 per year

Job Title:
Account/Project Director

Salary:
£52,000+ bonus scheme

Location:
London (North)

Type:
Full-time, Hybrid (3 days a week)

Job Ref:
40020

Our client is seeking an experienced Project/Account Director to join their growing London team. You'll work with key accounts across a variety of events, ensuring every client receives exceptional service. This role suits someone with strong operational event experience who's confident managing large-scale, high-budget projects and enjoys the pace of agency life.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

Ensure the project team is well-supported, resourced, and set up for smooth delivery.

Project Management

Work with Account teams — or independently — to deliver client projects. Lead communication, manage production elements, oversee budgets, and run your own large-scale events. Responsibilities include supplier coordination, briefing internal teams, managing content and logistics, and ensuring high-quality delivery.

Content Development

Guide content execution, working with the Head of London to align with client strategy.

Event Logistics

Oversee all logistics, including delegate registration and management.

Operational Excellence

Maintain high standards across every project and consistently aim to exceed expectations.

Financial Management

Manage project budgets, reporting, invoicing, and cash flow. Keep costing templates and WIP updated and ensure the Head of London is fully informed.

ISO 9001 Compliance

Maintain process and documentation standards, supporting training for new team members when needed.

New Business Development

Assist with proposals and pitches.

GDPR Compliance

Ensure all projects follow GDPR and company policies.

CRM Management

Keep supplier details and notes up to date.

Health & Safety

Ensure all projects meet safety requirements, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

Supplier Management

Build strong supplier relationships and secure quality service at the best value.

Line Management

Support Senior Project Managers and Project Managers through development, appraisals, and recruitment.

Company Culture

Embody the company's values, contribute to team activities, and help foster a positive, inclusive environment.

Skills

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Calm under pressure
  • Confident taking ownership
  • Adaptable and responsive
  • Creative, proactive thinker
  • Strong team player
  • Committed to seeing projects through
  • Competent with common digital tools

Requirements

  • Extensive event production experience, ideally agency-based
  • Minimum 6 years' event management experience
  • Large-budget and international event experience
  • Proven line management experience
  • Experience with content across film, print, and presentations
  • Strong organisational and project management skills
  • Full understanding of end-to-end event delivery

Please get in touch with me,
Summer Bolitho

if this position sounds of interest. I am a consultant at mustard with a specialist approach to creative recruitment.

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