Planning & Traffic Manager

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More about your role

We're currently recruiting for a Group Planning & Traffic Manager to join our growing Planning Business Partnering Team. In the newly created role you willhave an overview of all work and activity going in and out of the Communications team. You will be the gateway to the Marketing & Communications expertise for the rest of the business, joining the dots across the team and ensuring the right resource is prioritised in the most effective and efficient way.

Working closely with our Studio Traffic Manager you will set a schedule of deadlines for the completion of a job and assign experts to each step in the process. The role will allow out Communication business partners to support their business areas to achieve key business plan targets alongside the communication team and group objectives.

Please download the attached JD for a full list of duties

More about you

If you love spinning multiple plates then this is the role for you, we are looking for candidates who love to multi task and thrive in a busy environment. Previous experience of planning or traffic management in a matrix organisation is essential for success in this role.

You will be a natural relationship builder and will be able to create and maintain relationships across a large organisation. You will be a strong problem solver who can deal with complex information and issues while providing appropriate solutions.

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Excellent Holiday entitlement
• Pension with matched contributions
• Training & upskilling – dedicated to developing our people to achieve their goals
• Bonus opportunity based on agreed KPIs
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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