Our marketing client helps companies and brands with video production, visuals, digital content and photography.The Role:As General Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the studio’s operations, team performance, and strategic direction. You’ll work closely with the company directors to scale the business, nurture a high-performing team, and ensure our clients receive exceptional service from start to finish.This opportunity has arisen for a driven and innovative individual to take the lead in re-structuring and scaling an established business in the content creation sector. This is a chance to bring fresh vision and strategic direction to a brand with strong foundations and untapped potential. The ideal candidate will have a passion for digital media, a flair for business development, and the ambition to drive real growth. In return, there's the opportunity to become a key stakeholder, with the potential for shareholding in the business as it enters its next phase of expansion.Key Responsibilities: * Oversee daily operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard * Gain sales and increase revenue * Retain key clients * Manage and motivate the in-house creative team and freelancers * Implement systems and processes to improve efficiency * Drive business development and build strong client relationships * Monitor KPIs, budgets, and financial performance * Help shape marketing and brand strategy alongside leadership * Be a voice of leadership, creativity, and commercial awarenessAbout You: * Proven experience in a senior management role (creative/media/marketing agency experience is a big plus) * Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills * A strong understanding of content creation, video, or marketing industries * Commercially minded with a passion for business growth * Confident decision-maker and problem solver * Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environmentWhy this role: * A chance to lead and grow a passionate young driven creative team * Work on exciting projects with a wide range of clients * A collaborative, energetic studio culture * Hybrid working options * Career progression opportunities as the business scalesSalaryFrom £43,000 per year plus, Profit share paid quarterly, future shareholdingCompany phone, business mileage paid, expensesJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £43,000.00-£50,000.00 per yearBenefits: * Company pension * On-site parkingSchedule: * Monday to FridayExperience: * senior management role: 3 years (required) * creative/media/marketing agency: 3 years (required) * content creation: 3 years (required) * video or marketing industries: 3 years (required)Location: * Great Dunmow (preferred)