Midweight Project Manager

Job description

ABOUT VCCP HEALTH

VCCP Health is a specialist agency that was set up to bring greater strategic rigour and raise creative standards in healthcare communications. Our aim is to bring the VCCP Challenger Spirit to the healthcare sector, not settling to do things as they’ve always been done, but rather look at how things could be done differently.

The agency works on prescription, medical devices, OTC & wellness brands, developing the full range of materials required for communications aimed at healthcare professional and consumer audiences. Wherever possible, we bring the most innovative approaches and thinking from the consumer agency to the world of healthcare.

We are recognised within the industry and at international and UK award shows for outstanding creative work that delivers business results for clients

THE ROLE

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Midweight Project Manager to support the delivery of integrated creative projects across the agency.

This is a hybrid role, combining strong project management fundamentals with elements of creative production. You will be responsible for managing timelines, budgets, and day-to-day delivery, while supporting creative development and coordinating internal teams and external production partners.

You will work closely with Account Management, Creative, Medical Writing, and third-party partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, balancing creative ambition with practical constraints.

To fulfil this role you need to have proven project management experience, with experience across production (print, digital and film) within a fast paced agency. You need passion and pride for delivering the best possible creative solutions, whilst diplomatically balancing the practical constraints we are often challenged with.

Delivery is your passion, making the best work and working with others in the best way possible is what motivates you.

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).

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:

• You work closely with the Resource Manager to ensure the creative and medical writing teams are resourced correctly to ensure the smooth running of all of your projects on time
• 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

MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS:

• Defining the overall project approach and have ownership proactively driving them through the agency delivering on time, budget, spec
• 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.
• Work with the Project Director and Account team to scope projects and structure appropriate resource in a timely fashion.
• You report on progress, risk and issues to the Project Director and Account team and work with them to mitigate risks
• You consistently strive to achieve completion of projects on time, within budget and to specification.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs, Calendar, Gmail) and Smartsheets

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

ATTITUDE:

• A passion for organisation and project management
• Resilience to keep going in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrates assertiveness and is confident in challenging and pushing back when necessary
• Builds rapport and is able to quickly establish excellent working relationships
• Always look for and present a solution, even if you have to say no to a request
• Deliver on time or earlier. Throughout the process, always be proactive
• And, importantly, be happy, enjoy work - HAVE FUN

If this sound like you or someone you know, please get in touch!

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 joinus@vccp.com.

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**

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English