Senior Project Manager / Producer

VCCP Health is a specialist agency that was set up to bring greater strategic rigour and higher creative standards to healthcare communications. Our aim is to bring a Challenger Spirit to this sector, not settling for doing things as they’ve always been done, but rather looking at how things could be done differently. The agency works on prescription, OTC & wellness brands, developing the full range of materials required for communications aimed at healthcare professionals and consumers. The client portfolio spans human and animal health, and a wide range of therapy areas and markets. Wherever possible, we bring the most innovative approaches and thinking from the consumer agency to the world of healthcare.

The future of health

Advances in technology are driving and changing the way that we all communicate, and whether our target audience is consumers, healthcare professionals or any other stakeholder, integration is now crucial to all marketing communications: At VCCP “we believe it only works if it all works”.

As part of the VCCP Partnership, one of the leading consumer agencies, VCCP Health is perfectly positioned to be leading the way in this new era and transforming healthcare communications.

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious and highly organised individual who is articulate, curious, proactive and thrives in a fast-paced environment across a range of projects including branding, design, artwork, video, photography, AI-driven digital content, CGI and animation. Whilst the successful candidate needs to be a natural self-starter, it is also important that the candidate can work as part of a team across a range of disciplines.

Duties And Responsibilities

People Management:

• Defining the overall project approach, communicating and managing throughout the process so everyone is on the same page and clear on what is expected of them (and by when)
• Plan ahead and book in internal reviews and briefings. Follow up after meetings with next steps and deadlines so everyone is clear on what they need to do and by when
• Flagging when projects change, quickly and clearly, guaranteeing you are always understood by all project participants
• You understand the people you work with and how to communicate with each to get the best out of them, and ultimately, the project
• Develop strong relationships with our internal partners and 3rd party production suppliers (e.g. Film production agencies, Digital production agencies, Animation studios etc).

Management Of Projects:

• Defining the overall project approach and have ownership of proactively driving them through the agency, delivering on time, budget, and spec
• Management of projects across branding, design, artwork, video, photography, digital, AI, CGI and animation
• Ensure the agency process is followed and that we are being efficient in our approach
• Create and own creative and production timelines, evolving as the project does.
• Scope projects and structure appropriate resource in a timely fashion.
• Report on progress, risks, and issues to the Account team and work with them to mitigate risks
• You consistently strive to achieve completion of projects on time, within budget and to specification.
• Proactively look for opportunities to improve the creative process and efficiency within the agency, working with Creative, Medical, Accounts or Heads of departments
• Strong production experience with a proven track record of directly managing film and photo shoots.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs, Calendar, Gmail) and Smartsheets
• Ensure the creative and medical writing teams are resourced correctly to ensure smooth running of all of your projects on time, actively resolving bottlenecks and checking in on work progress
• You manage internal and external production teams throughout the project, ensuring the partnership teams (the studio, content, TV and digital) or external suppliers are brought in at the correct stages and up to date throughout the project

Budget Control / Financial Management:

• You are responsible for ensuring all production projects are accurately scoped and give advice where necessary, using your knowledge of production
• You provide guidance to the teams on feasibility of creative concepts to budgets and liaise with production partners to validate production estimates
• You hold responsibility for production budgets, updating the account team throughout the project progress and always fully reconciling all projects in a timely manner

Role Specific Skills Required

• 4+ years of creative agency experience in project management or producer roles with exposure to resourcing/traffic workflows. Healthcare agency experience is advantageous.
• Confident in managing creative projects end-to-end, from scoping and briefing through creative concept development to final delivery, across a diverse range of disciplines, including branding, design, artwork, video, photography, AI-driven digital content, CGI and animation.
• Practical problem-solving approach - spots bottlenecks early, stays calm under pressure, actively brings recommendations to the table, and knows when to escalate.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge timelines or scope constructively and offer recommendations.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Smartsheet, and dedicated resourcing tools like Asana or Resource Guru.
• Strong production experience with a proven track record of directly managing film and photo shoots.

About You

• A passion for all things creative and advertising
• Resilience to keep going in a fast-paced environment
• Thrive on working in a high-energy and fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same
• Strong ability to multi-task and build rapport and strong relationships with internal teams, freelancers and third-party suppliers
• Be proactive with a can-do attitude - be eager to get your sleeves rolled up and learn
• Strive for excellence - be proud of your work and have meticulous attention to detail
• Friendly and approachable
• Approachable and personable
• Team player

Vccp De&I Statement

We believe that DE&I is about creating a strong culture of inclusion within our agency, where everyone can thrive and be their authentic self. VCCP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or ethnicity. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know via [email protected].

Criminal Records Information

As part of our onboarding process, you will be required to complete a Criminal Records Declaration regarding any unspent convictions. For roles in finance, HR, Legal, IT or senior management, we may be required to verify your declaration with a basic DBS check, as well as an Adverse Finance and ID check.

**Please note, we try to respond to as many applications as possible but, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume we are unable to proceed with your application for this specific role. Thank you for your interest in VCCP**