About the role: To control and manage, with the support of the Commercial & Planning Director the production project lifecycle from conception through to execution ensuring that project are completed on time, within budget and to a high quality standard. To build and develop strong relationships with necessary stakeholders using effective communication, problem solving and multi-tasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines, whilst maximising service offerings and revenue. Key responsibilities: Handle multiple projects. Plan and monitor projects through ownership of the production schedule with live information on a job by job basis. To maintain relationships and contact with the OUAT Client Service Team on a day to day basis, taking and reviewing briefs to offer support to ensure an effective project delivery. Liaise with and support the OUAT Design studio. Brief the OUAT Design Development team on cardboard prototypes. To build and maintain relationships with the OUAT supplier base. Raise purchase orders in advance of supply and at quoted or better prices. Responsible for project estimating, including recovering all chargeable hours via Flowzone. Track and maintain that project expenditure is within its budget on a regular basis. Issue production handover documents with relevant support documents and QC check lists per job to the production team. Complete the end process of the first off / gold seal process for the production team using the handover document by loading unit with stock, photographing and uploading pictures to form the final QC presentation. Managing risks, conflict and issues per job. Key Requirements: Good negotiating, sales and influencing skills. Good information management skills and process orientation. Good project management and planning skills. Good listening skills. Good communication and presentation skills and ability to deliver clear concise ideas to internal and external suppliers. Highly organised, with a proven ability to multi-task. Able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure. Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a team. Key behaviours: Ability to think both strategically and operationally. Motivated and driven. Positive thinker, with a can-do attitude. Creative and lateral thinker. Reliable, flexible and cooperative. Diplomatic and tactful. Honest and trustworthy. Personable and approachable.