Role: Creative Services Specialist
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
Location: HARIBO Castleford (hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home)
Working hours: 38 (Monday – Friday)
Salary: Competitive (plus an annual bonus)
Position type: Permanent
Are you the kind of person who can see the bigger picture and the tiniest detail at the same time? Do you thrive on orchestrating the moving parts of a busy creative studio while keeping the energy high and the output exceptional? If so, we want you to be the heartbeat of our creative operations.
At HARIBO our in-house design agency, The Den, helps our brands grow the category through new product developments, packaging innovation and impactful POS. We’re on the hunt for a Creative Services Specialist who’s not just organised, but visionary. Someone who can transform workflows, influence stakeholders, and scale creative excellence without ever compromising quality.
What you’ll do
* Be the strategist: Shape the way we plan, prioritise, and deliver creative work, aligning resources with business priorities
* Champion studio culture: Help build an environment where the team feels supported, deadlines are achievable, and best-in-class work can shine
* Bridge the worlds: Translate brand ambitions into actionable creative briefs that hit the mark
* Lead with impact: Coach stakeholders on effective briefing and feedback, while negotiating timelines with authority and empathy
* Drive results: Define the KPIs that matter, measure our impact, and continuously evolve how we work to stay ahead of the game
What we’re looking for
* A proven track record in creative operations or services management, ideally in FMCG or agency settings
* A strategic thinker with hands-on project and resource management expertise
* Exceptional communication and influencing skills, you know how to win trust and get alignment across teams
* Deep knowledge of design production, studio processes, and print
* The resilience, agility, and problem-solving mindset to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Why join us?
* You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate, collaborative, and not afraid to have fun while we do serious work
* You’ll get the freedom to shape how our studio runs, with the support of leadership who value innovation
* You’ll work on projects that make an impact on millions of shoppers. Your work will be seen, felt, and remembered
This isn’t just another operations role. It’s a chance to be the linchpin of a creative engine, driving both the craft and the culture that makes great work possible.
The extra sweet stuff:
* 36 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Up to a 6% pension matched by HARIBO
* Group income protection
* Market leading life assurance
* 20% discount in all our stores
* Free onsite parking
Are you ready to bring order to creative chaos, and have fun doing it? Apply now and let’s create something sweet together.
Closing date: Friday 19th September