What’s the point of communicating if no-one remembers what you’ve said?
We create memorable experiences that evoke emotions, shape opinions and make things happen.
Live events. Exhibitions. Employee engagement. Video and digital content.
We’ve been doing this and more for over 25 years – all by serving a single idea.
Our brand.
Our ethos.
Our benchmark.
12:46
Manchester, UK
Forging work for Healthcare, Financial and Professional Services and more for over 20 years, our busy building remains as committed to delivering quality as it did in the industrial revolution.
Beneath original beams and rusty features in the vast attic space of the Merchants Warehouse on the Bridgewater canal, WRG’s directors sit next to fresh-faced juniors in the spirit of true collaboration.
12:46
London, UK
Our office in Fitzrovia was once the site of an old furniture factory which converted to make parachutes during the war. Our central London creative space now lives and breathes the cosy feel of a Victorian home.
In the Heal and Son building on Torrington Place, we’re living with the legacy of Sir Ambrose Heal – a craftsman and industrialist who believed in the marriage of beauty and utility to create good design.
07:46
Philadelphia, USA
Established to serve national and global Healthcare clients clustered in the Northeast, our rapidly expanding US office now serves other sectors such as Technology and Financial & Professional Services.
Working in the heart of Center City, our team is inspired by the deep history and pioneering spirit of the nation’s first capital. With a growing reputation for creativity and a can-do approach WRG is proud to be part of the Philadelphia community.
As a division of The Creative Engagement Group, WRG seeks to create and deliver unforgettable content and experiences.
WRG employs more than 150 staff with offices in the UK and the US. The company has over 25 years’ experience working across categories including: Healthcare, Energy, Technology, Luxury, Retail, FMCG and Financial & Professional Services.
We create memorable experiences that evoke emotions, shape opinions and make things happen, engaging internal and external audiences through the strategic creation of live experiences, exhibitions, physical environments and logistics.
We’ve been doing this and more for over 25 years – all by serving a single idea.
What’s the point of communicating if no-one remembers what you’ve said?
Experience Create Unforgettable
Our family of offices around the globe gives us the best of both worlds.
It's the people that make WRG, a division of The Creative Engagement Group the truly unique business that it is today. Our group draws talent across a range of disciplines, all focused on creating unforgettable experiences and content.
We can create and deliver projects built across different time zones, and offer opportunities to work across and from the US, Europe and beyond.
We’re flexible, respectful and creative, and speak over fifteen languages. We all know each other — and like it that way. Each of our offices and brands may have their own distinct character, but we’re very much one Group.
Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds — live events, business, logistics, technology, web, print, advertising, film, television and theatre. All ready to apply their talents to different areas we work in.
Lion tamers, tree cabin builders, data jugglers, playwrights and ethnologists — you too can apply. Because we don’t believe in shackling people to a résumé.
If you’ve a desire to work across a new discipline, we won’t stop you. Because we’re more interested in what our people are like off the page than on it.
Whether working across cultures on global launches — or more local, intimate events — we always need inspired and inspiring people to Create Unforgettable.
Vacancies
Graduate Researcher
FORTY1 Manchester
We are looking for someone who is passionate about research to join our Forty1 Team in Manchester for a 12 month period!
A bit about the role
We are looking for someone who is passionate about research and insights. Working with Forty1, and the wider service lines of The Creative Engagement Group, you will be supporting research for internal and external projects. From researching trends in business sectors to company profiling, you will be utilising various research tools to conduct the research and finding the best way to present it back.
There will be exposure to the other service lines within The Creative Engagement Group and the opportunity to enhance client projects with the research you provide, as well as working with employee engagement insights and design.
What will you be doing
- Researching companies and industry trends.
- Presenting back research through PowerPoint presentations and documents. This maybe to teams or to individuals.
- Answering research briefs - if there is a question can you become the expert? Or know where to find the information?
- Working on client projects, finding the information we need for pitches and projects.
- Organising research and insights.
- Survey building.
- Additional scope for insights analysis.
What do you need to have
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Organisation skills, excellent time management and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- A flexible approach to work, with the ability to work on several different research projects at once
- Excellent interpersonal, team working and communication skills
- Confident in presenting back findings.
- Some experience in qualitative and quantitative data, and report writing.
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and well being.
Mid/Senior Project Manager - Environments
TCEG London
We are looking for a strong Project Manager to join our growing agency! The Environments team have produced award winning exhibitions for our global clients, working with designers to realise ground breaking designs that are truly unforgettable.
A bit about the role …
The right candidate will have an appropriate exhibit focused skill set Reporting to the Project Director you will work with our clients to create and execute ideas that make the client’s exhibition unforgettable. Improve and maintain the agency’s standard of project delivery and contribute to an open culture of integrated creativity.
What will you be doing …
- Directly liaising and managing some of our most important clients
- Taking complete project ownership and management
- Oversee and manage all aspects of exhibition booth design, production, on site installation
- Oversee the development and delivery of client content and messaging
- Take ownership of budgetary financial management
- Liaison with suppliers, venues and internal stakeholders
What do you need to have …
- Experienced in project management for Exhibitions with excellent overall technical knowledge and commitment to service excellence.
- Proactive organised and methodical
- Commercially astute, produce and manage own budgets, good supplier negotiation skills
- Strong client communication and service skills/relationship building skills
- Solutions focused
- Positive/can do attitude
- High expectations of quality
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and well being.
Delegate Manager - Congress
TCEG London
We are looking for an enthusiastic Delegate Manger to join the team to support the Project Manager and designated team in the effective and timely delivery of the overall Logistics activity, specialising in congresses!
A bit about the role …
This is a Healthcare Specialist role that will support the Project Manager and designated team in the effective and timely delivery of the overall Logistics activity, both in pre-production, on-site and post-production – specialising in congresses.
What will you be doing …
- Research, evaluate and accurately/comprehensively prepare all delegate communication material in support of the smooth transition and attendance of invited guests at relevant conferences/events.
- Collaboratively work with venue and other suppliers/providers, both pre and during the conference/event, in support of a flawless delegate experience
- Continuously provide high quality on-site support, helping facilitate the first-class delivery of work by the team
- Efficiently and successfully organise and co-ordinate the logistics and administration of all assigned congress registration, travel and accommodation requirements in support of the client’s activity
- Efficiently respond to enquiries, both from internal and external personnel, ensuring that all calls are re-directed if necessary and responding to enquiries in a polite manner consistent with the values of WRG
- Produce, review, monitor, update and action project-related documentation, ensuring that appropriate records are maintained and filed correctly
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally building positive relationships with team members, clients and suppliers / freelancers
What do you need to have …
- Experienced in the use of registration systems (preferred)
- Delegate Management experience in the pharmaceutical sector (preferred)
- Highly Motivated, with a positive can do attitude
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- A keen eye for detail
- Proactive, organised and methodical
- Excellent proof reading and attention to detail skills
- Good budgeting skills
- Interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
- Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations of quality
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to manage work in respect of tight deadlines & multi-tasking, handling several projects at any one time
- Flexible to work overseas
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and well being.
Project Coordinator - US
TCEG Philadelphia
Our Live Events team are looking for a Project Coordinator to come on board to support and really make a difference to our clients! If you are highly motivated, like a challenge and have great attention to detail, let's chat!
A bit about the role …
- Effectively oversee multiple operations, commensurate with Project Coordinator role, at any given time
- Produce, review, monitor, update and action all project-related documentation, ensuring that it is filed correctly
- Accurately respond to project directives in a timely and effective manner
- Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with team members, clients and suppliers / freelancers
- Foster key internal business relationships with Creative, Logistics, F&TV, Finance, HR, Digital, I.T, etc.
- Continuously adapt and adjust approaches to benefit the client’s needs ensuring high standards of client satisfaction
- Research all potential mediums in support of inspirational idea generation
- Support producers (and/or other nominated personnel) to ensure Live Events quality and sustainability procedures are followed on each event, and ensure appropriate records are maintained.
- Actively follow all approval procedures in compliance with agreed agency guidelines
- Adhere to our code of business conduct, and comply with all regulatory Company policies and procedures
- Develop overall skills base by taking advantage of training and development provided by The Creative Engagement Group
- Take ownership for areas of projects designated by Producer, being accountable for delivery and results
- Continue to develop overall skills base by taking advantage of training and development provided by The Creative Engagement Group
- Continue to develop industry knowledge and commence building of freelancer and supplier network
- Ensure compliance of all activity with relevant regulatory bodies
- Effectively manage external resource/facilities in collaboration with the ‘assigned’ project department
- Oversee the delivery of project artwork/design, ensuring creative output meets the creative brief and is accurately provided to the requisite quality
- Closely monitor Finance in relation to all projects ensuring that invoicing and financial administration is of a high standard to keep income coming into the Agency
What will you be doing …
- Assist with the management of all pre and on-site production
- Prepare and maintain accurate project plans and schedules, acting appropriately should the activity change
- Create and deliver the relevant crew documentation in conjunction with the technical team
- Keep accurate minutes of meetings as contact reports and circulate appropriately
- Keep Producer, team and, where appropriate client, abreast of project status at all times
- Conduct general stimulus research in search of inspirational ideas, designs, props, themes, decor and activities
- Contribute to presentations and proposals as directed by Producer
- Proof read proposals in advance of presenting to client
- Oversee designated creative briefings and activity
- Raise purchase orders and support Producer with keeping ProCim updated, being commercially aware at all times
- Purchasing/booking of project deliverables, ensuring timely delivery within project/to event
- Book project team/crew, travel and accommodation where required
- Accurately update all project costings, monitoring budget margins, time spent and flag anomalies accordingly
What do you need to have …
- Enthusiasm in abundance
- Highly Motivated
- Positive/can do attitude
- Flair for creativity
- Excellent literacy, mathematics and proof reading skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Lateral thinker with a keen eye for detail
- Proactive, organised and methodical
- Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
- Ability to accomplish projects under supervision
- Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations of quality
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and well being.
Project Manager - Live Logistics
TCEG Manchester, London
Are you an experienced Event Manager? Do you have experience managing multiple projects? Does mentoring and supporting junior staff excite you? We want to talk to Event Managers who fit this bill!
A bit about the role …
Lead multiple projects and the assigned teams in the effective and timely delivery of the overall Logistics activity, both in pre-production, on-site and post-production. Support Senior Project Manager / Logistics Director on larger, complex projects where necessary.
What will you be doing …
- Lead the assigned logistics team to continually seek and deliver class-leading solutions
- Lead, mentor and engage with junior team members to develop our stars of the future
- Prepare and maintain accurate project plans and schedules, acting appropriately should the activity change
- Ensure all administration involved in the organisation and deliver of the event is accessible and understood by all available
- Provide support and assistance to all colleagues actively working on the project, ensuring that each team member is compliant with all brief specifications and regulations
- Clearly communicate with all team members, ensuring all up to date information is correct concise and shared in a timely manner
- Successfully negotiate with 3rd party providers and suppliers in order to ensure that The Creative Engagement Group secures the best deals around
- Responsible for leading logistical relationships with designated clients to ensure key contacts become advocates of The Creative Engagement Group within their organisation
- Actively build and sustain positive client relationships, providing continuous support, whilst helping facilitate the first-class delivery of work by the team
- Actively promote the full range of services that are available within The Creative Engagement Group to build the strength of the business relationship through delivery of value added services
- Ensure team members are effectively managed, coached, mentored and encouraged to develop their talent and skills.
- Continuously adapt and adjust approaches to benefit the client needs ensuring high standards of client satisfaction
- Take full responsibility of budget management and cash flow for assigned projects
- Commercial awareness - maximise income opportunities whilst providing best value for the client, review of management fee vs time in addition to third party cost savings and opportunities to create added value
- Champion visionary opportunities in the successful development of new and innovative technologies, which enhance our industry knowledge and develop our market leading capabilities
- Act as an ambassador for The Creative Engagement Group at all times
What do you need to have …
- Solid event management experience gained from a variety of large-scale projects and events, a specialist in complex logistics
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload / delegate as necessary, including management of tasks ranging from accommodation, venue, AV & staging requirements, catering, transport, registration and the registration process
- Ability to work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment and enjoy working with both internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and teams
- Proven pedigree in developing client and supplier relationships and the ability to deliver market leading capabilities in the logistics field
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Excellent financial and resource management skills combined with good negotiation skills
- Positive can-do attitude
- Excellent communication and literacy skills
- Idea generation and solutions focused
- Lateral thinker with an impeccable eye for detail
- Strong presentation skills, with proven track record of pitches and leading client meetings
- Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
- Ability to lead mentor develop and engage with assigned teams
- Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations of quality
- Flexibility to travel and work outside of normal office hours
- Extensive industry experience
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and well being.
Senior Event/Project Manager - Healthcare Logistics
WRG Manchester
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Healthcare Logistics team! If you have experience managing complex projects and have a wealth of healthcare knowledge, we would love to chat!
A bit about the role
Specialising in live, marketing & healthcare communication, we work with some of the world’s best known brands, bringing their messages to life through events and conferences in the UK and around the globe.
The successful candidate will have overall control and management of multiple logistics operations in support of the efficient delivery of high-quality and timely conferences/events across the world.
This role involves organising numerous event activities, deadlines, suppliers and clients in support and delivery of excellent service, whilst being commercially aware at all times and possessing an ability to keep calm when under pressure.
What we are looking for
- Significant event/project management with pharmaceutical event experience and well-versed in pharmaceutical regulations
- Excellent project management and people management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly professional with a client-centric focus
- Ability to take full responsibility of budget management and profit margins
- Ensuring logistics quality and sustainability procedures are followed on each event, and ensure appropriate records are maintained
- Experience of resource management
- Clear, concise and confident communicator
- Ability to lead, mentor, develop and engage with assigned teams
- In-depth knowledge of venues and ability to perform and prepare recommendations for complex venue searches
- Commercially aware with fantastic customer orientation
- Proven negotiation skills
- Punctual and deadline driven
- High expectations of quality and flawless service delivery
- Highly motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
- Certain SaaS experience preferred (or a good knowledge of delegate registration systems)
- Flexibility to travel overseas and work from other agency locations in the UK
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and wellbeing
Self-Shooting Producer / Director (US)
TCEG Philadelphia
To take on overall creative responsibility for all aspects of film projects and their production, whilst ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget and to the clients brief and expectations.
A bit about this role
To work as a self-sufficient production unit, supported by Production and Account Management to deliver creative content for branded clients.
What you will be doing
Act as the main point of contact for projects, creatively lead and manage all main production phases, through production, to post-production, delivery and relevant client liaison.
Responding to briefs & pre-production, duties to include:
- Liaising with client and development team to ensure brief is understood.
- Interpretation of briefs and writing up proposals and presenting to clients.
- Undertake or supervise all aspects of the project pre-production.
Production, duties to include:
- Maintain constant communication with client and all other key creative personnel, on and off set.
- Serve as primary point of contact for the client, along with the Account Manager.
- Direct and shoot projects, whilst ensuring content remains true to creative brief.
Post-production & delivery, duties to include:
- Liaise personally with all post-production personnel, keeping clear client communication throughout to ensure project is delivered to expectations.
- Ensure project is delivered on time, on budget and with the correct deliverables.
- Attend debrief meetings as required internally and with clients.
What we are looking for
Essential
- Experience working as a Self Shooting Producer / Director or similar relevant position.
- Varied self-shoot directing portfolio.
- Experience having responsibility for a varied portfolio of projects and productions.
- Experience acting as project lead to develop and / or produce content.
- Experience multi-skilling – producing, shooting and directing on screen talent.
- Extensive understanding of all the creative processes, including video production, directing, editing and digital delivery.
- Extensive working knowledge of shoot kit / edit equipment and how this can be used to best effect for your project.
- Creative script writing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent creative script writing skills.
- Excellent scheduling and time management skills.
- Ability to spot, and deal with, potential problems before they materialise.
- Ability to act decisively and sensitively in challenging environments.
Desirable
- Experience of overseas shoots.
- TV Production or similar relevant degree.
- Experience working with brands and agencies to deliver creative content.
- Experience delivering cross platform content projects.
- Experience supervising and / or managing a creative team of people.
- Use of edit software – AVID/Premier.
- Understanding of graphic design software and work flow – e.g. After Effects, Cinema 4D.
- Budget preparation and control for production.
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and wellbeing.
Congress Project Manager - fixed term or permanent opportunity!
WRG Manchester, London
Do you have experience with medical congresses? Do you strive to deliver an exceptional service? If this is you, we would love to chat!
What you will be doing
- Co-ordinate all stakeholders (clients & agency colleagues) to ensure delivery of all client-led congress activity, on time and on budget
- Chair and lead all project calls, including preparation of agenda, briefing materials and minutes
- Escalate delivery / budget concerns to client lead and / or internally as required with recommended resolution
- Create and manage project management budget, including control of scope creep
- Prepare and manage project timeline
- Work with relevant departments to ensure delivery of core project components, e.g. logistics, exhibition stand, film, technical production, working with other agencies where appropriate
- Deliver specific project elements including satellite symposia, internal meetings etc. (involving both logistics and production)
- Maintain oversight of core congress documentation
- Provide guidance on compliance (industry standards or client regulations)
- Oversee the delivery of project artwork/design, ensuring creative output meets the creative brief and is accurately provided to the requisite quality
What we are looking for
- Must have experience of delivering events for the pharmaceutical industry
- Must also have an understanding of global medical congresses
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent client / stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence others and lead a team
- Knowledge of exhibition, symposia and logistics management preferred
- A thoughtful problem solver
- Attention to detail
- Good negotiation skills
- Excellent literacy skills & knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Able to travel globally on a regular basis
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and wellbeing.
Artworker
TCEG Buckinghamshire
We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and committed Artworker to join our busy, collaborative Creative Communications team in Buckingham Just Communicate Offices.
What you will be doing
Development and/or creation of print ready and exhibition architectural application artwork/graphics to a brief and which adhere to our client brand guidelines. You will be ready to develop your existing skills by working on a range of ambitious and innovative projects, have an excellent creative design capability and understanding of typography, layout and print process needed to help the team produce the best work possible, you will also have a thirst for producing amazing work, be able work collaboratively and share best practices with a global team.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an Artworker who:
- Has proven Mac skills
- Is proficient in In-Design/Photoshop/Illustrator
- Ideally has knowledge of other Adobe CS suite of programmes
- Can work to a brief and a deadline
- Be creative in developing artwork/mock ups/designs from assets supplied. On occasion working from a blank canvass and sourcing appropriate imagery for projects
- Can accurately work to product. Theme brand guidelines
- Can manage workflow effectively, multi tasking and adherence to deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to see projects through from inception to production
- Consistency regardless of project size
- Good organisational skills that support the rest of the team
- Tracking of print projects, upload to internal project folders
- Client and external supplier communication skills
- The motivation to maintain and improve design standards
- The willingness to listen to feedback and use it to improve
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and wellbeing.
Integrated Project Manager
TCEG London
We are on the look out for an experienced Project Manager to join the agency! If you have the skills and personality to really make a difference, please get in touch!
What you will be doing
- You will work with the Programme Director, in collaboration with other members of the Client Services Team, as well as with the wider business including Strategy, Content, Design, Digital, Events, Production and Film.
- You will build strong relationships with stakeholders and manage projects across all channels to the highest of standards.
- You will feed briefs into the wider agency, lead the response, and subject to the project, continue to lead and oversee the project during its lifecycle whilst working with some of the best creatives in the business.
- You will collaborate with our specialist areas to deliver effective, high quality, strategic and creative solutions which always exceed our client’s expectations.
- You will deliver and manage first-class multi-channel communication projects on time and within budget.
- You will scope projects across all channels whilst mapping and monitoring progress during the project lifecycle.
- You will use strong stakeholder management with the ability to build and grow strong internal relationships.
- Working with the creative and wider production teams to enhance the quality of product being produced.
What we are looking for
- Experience building timing plans and budgets for creative and delivery end projects.
- Production experience.
- Strong project management skills
- Commercial awareness
- Creative flare
- Flexibility to manage several clients or projects at once.
- Experience managing creatives, designers and a large project team.
- End to end project management experience.
Nice to have
- Experience building timing plans and budgets for creative and delivery end projects.
- Production experience.
- Strong project management skills
- Commercial awareness
- Creative flare
- Flexibility to manage several clients or projects at once.
- Experience managing creatives, designers and a large project team.
- End to end project management experience.
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and wellbeing.
Mid-weight Creative
TCEG London
Our London Creative team are looking for new talent to join our agency. Creating unforgettable work for our clients is what we do. If you have the passion, a great portfolio to share and a collaborative mind set, lets chat.
What you will be doing
- Coming up with ideas in response to client briefs
- Consulting with production teams to develop ideas and ensure they’re appropriate for budgets
- Working with our CD to prepare ideas to present to client
- Writing scripts and content for film, print and digital
- Reviewing work and collaborating with production teams/designers to ensure that work remains on brief and best-in-class
- Presenting creative work to clients
- Proactively sharing interesting work and creative inspiration with the team
- Being a nice person and dealing with the team respectfully and thoughtfully
What we are looking for
- Passionate people who are happy to share their interests.
- Do-ers that have some hard skills (could be copy or design) .
- Collaborative people who realise that an idea is nothing if it doesn’t get made.
- Someone who gets their hands dirty. We’re not precious or entitled and we help each other out.
- Somebody who knows the difference between a clever idea and an also-ran.
- A Creative with extensive experience in an agency role.
- Someone with a channel-neutral agnostic approach.
- Somebody with a book full of innovative shareable content ideas that generated interest and provided real behaviour change for clients.
- Someone who can confidently present their ideas, works fast, thinks clever and knows when to ask for help.
- Somebody who can write compelling copy.
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and wellbeing.
Senior Project Manager - Live Logistics - fixed term and permanent opportunity!
WRG Manchester, London
Lead multiple complex projects and the assigned teams in the effective and timely delivery of the overall Logistics activity, both in pre-production, on-site and post-production. Working across multiple clients and on varying times
A bit about the role …
Lead multiple complex projects and the assigned teams in the effective and timely delivery of the overall Logistics activity, both in pre-production, on-site and post-production. Working across multiple clients and on varying timescales.
What will you be doing …
- Lead the assigned logistics team to continually seek and deliver class-leading solutions
- Lead, mentor and engage with all levels of team members to develop our stars of the future
- Initiate and oversee accurate project plans and schedules, acting appropriately should the activity change and directly managing and troubleshooting any increased scope
- Clearly communicate with all team members, ensuring all up to date information is correct, concise and shared in a timely manner
- Provide support and assistance to all colleagues actively working on the project, ensuring that each team member is compliant with all brief specifications and regulations
- Successfully negotiate with 3rd party providers and suppliers in order to ensure that TCEG secures the best deals around
- Responsible for leading logistical relationships with designated clients to ensure key contacts become advocates of WRG Creative Communication within their organisation
- Actively build and sustain positive client relationships, providing continuous support, whilst helping facilitate the first-class delivery of work by the team
- Actively promote the full range of services that are available within TCEG to build the strength of the business relationship through delivery of value added services
- Ensure team members are effectively managed, coached, mentored and encouraged to develop their talent and skills. Provide relevant assistance by creating clear development plans, in conjunction with HR and in line with business and individual needs
- Continuously adapt and adjust approaches to benefit the client needs ensuring high standards of client satisfaction
- Take full responsibility of budget management and cash flow for assigned projects
- Commercial awareness - maximise income opportunities whilst providing best value for the client, review of management fee vs time in addition to third party cost savings and opportunities to create added value
- Champion visionary opportunities in the successful development of new and innovative technologies, which enhance our industry knowledge and develop our market leading capabilities
- Act as an ambassador for TCEG at all time
What do you need to have …
- Solid event management experience gained from a variety of large-scale projects and events, a specialist in complex logistics
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload / delegate as necessary, on an individual and team basis, including management of tasks ranging from accommodation, venue, AV & staging requirements, catering, transport, registration and the registration process
- Ability to work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment and enjoy working with both internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and teams
- Proven pedigree in developing client and supplier relationships and the ability to deliver market leading capabilities in the logistics field
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Excellent financial and resource management skills combined with good negotiation skills
- Positive can-do attitude
- Excellent communication and literacy skills
- Idea generation and solutions focused
- Lateral thinker with an impeccable eye for detail
- Strong presentation skills, with proven track record of pitches and leading client meetings
- Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
- Ability to lead mentor develop and engage with assigned teams
- Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations of quality
- Flexibility to travel and work outside of normal office hours
- Extensive industry and project management experience
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and wellbeing.
Delegate Manager - Healthcare
TCEG Philadelphia
We are looking for an enthusiastic Delegate Manger to join the team to support the Project Manager and designated team in the effective and timely delivery of the overall Logistics activity.
A bit about the role …
As part of the Healthcare team you will work for one of our key pharmaceutical clients, organising and co-ordinating the logistics of registration, travel and accommodation to ensure a flawless delegate experience.
This role, which includes national and international travel, requires you to have previous experience in the pharmaceutical sector and ideally specific experience of clinical events such as Investigator Meetings and Advisory Boards.
The successful candidate will support the Project Manager and designated team in the effective and timely delivery of the delegate management, both in pre-production, on-site and post-production. There may be the opportunity to deliver their own smaller meetings.
What will you be doing …
- Participate in venue search, evaluate venues and proposals with the support of the Project Manager and complete proposals and budgets for client submission
- Efficiently and successfully organise and co-ordinate the logistics and administration of all registration, travel and accommodation requirements
- Respond to internal and external enquiries in a timely manner
- Collaborate effectively with key suppliers
- Produce, review, monitor and action all event related documentation, ensuring that appropriate records are maintained and filed correctly.
- Continuously provide high quality on-site support
What do you need to have …
- Experienced in the use of registration systems [Cvent preferred]
- Delegate management experience in the pharmaceutical sector
- Venue search [preferred – but not essential]
- With enthusiasm in abundance, you will be
- Highly motivated, proactive, organised and methodical and have a keen eye for detail
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- The flexibility to travel overseas
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and wellbeing.
Junior Project Manager – Environments
TCEG London
We are currently seeking a Junior Project Managers for our Environments team! We love new ideas and the eagerness to learn and develop within our the team and role, we would love to chat.
A bit about the role
Continuously and passionately create and execute ideas that make the client’s exhibition unforgettable. Contribute to an open culture of creativityWwhat you will be doing
- Support the exhibition pitch processes through design and proposal content
- Proactively contributes to the design and production process
- Work in collaboratively with the Project Manager
- Demonstrate a passion for creativity and design
- Take ownership of elements within a budget, whilst demonstrating a keen interest in learning our budgeting processes
- Foster key internal and external business relationships
- Seek opinion and constructive criticism of your own work
- Participate and support the culture of The Creative Engagement Group
- Have a voice, utilise your ideas and share them with the agency. No idea is a bad idea
- Keep abreast of industry changes, attending shows and reading literature, where applicable
What we are looking for
- Have an understanding of the industry we work in and the media available to us
- Know how to work constructively with others
- Manage self and other expectations
- Have a keen eye for detail
- Possess a high level of competency in written English
- Approachable and warm personality
- Genuine interest in our work
- Passionate and eager to learn
The Creative Engagement Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As an employer The Creative Engagement Group is committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff. Reasonable adjustments are available in all our offices to support health and wellbeing.
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Manchester Address:
Merchants Warehouse,
21 Castle Street,
Manchester,
M3 4LZ,
UK
London Address:
22-24 Torrington Place,
London,
WC1E 7HJ
UK
Philadelphia Address:
1800 John F Kennedy Blvd.
Suite 503
Philadelphia
PA 19103
USA
WRG Manchester
General enquiries
T: +44 (0) 845 313 0000
E: hello.manchester@wrglive.com
Merchants Warehouse,
21 Castle Street,
Manchester,
M3 4LZ,
UK
WRG London
General enquiries
T: +44 (0) 845 313 0000
E: hello.london@wrglive.com
22-24 Torrington Place,
London,
WC1E 7HJ,
UK
WRG Philadelphia
General enquiries
T: +1 267 930 3570
E: hello-us@wrglive.com
1800 John F Kennedy Blvd,
Suite 503,
Philadelphia,
PA 19103,
USA
WRG Basel
General enquiries
T: +44(0)845 313 0000
E: hello.basel@wrglive.com
5th floor,
Innere Margarethenstrasse 5,
4051 Basel,
Switzerland
Some of our team
Russ Lidstone
Group CEO
Over twenty-five years’ experience in marketing communications as strategist and CEO
David Sharrock
COO
Trained as an accountant with Ernst & Young
Lauren Ince
Head of Client Service
Lauren works across all of our brands, overseeing our growing client service offering
Mark Gass
Executive Creative Director
Advocate of our ‘Create Unforgettable’ ethos
Graeme Beavers
VP, North America
WRG’s presence in North America
Tim Collett
Head of Live Events
Tim’s mission is to ensure the highest possible standard of creativity and delivery.
Chi Siroko
Joint Head of Logistics
Including events of 3000+ attendees, Chi’s worked on some of our biggest projects
Lucy Hillard
Joint Head of Logistics
Her approach to project management is led by innovation
Mark Jackson
Head of Environments
Heading up a talented and expanding team
Tim Williams
Head of Operations
A central role in direction and operational efficiency
Spencer Conway
Head of Digital & Immersive
With almost 20 years’ experience as a digital creative, Spencer looks after our digital team
Sam Myers
Head of Film
Sam is responsible for leading our team of filmmakers and animators delivering creative work
Jill English
Head of People
Jill heads up the HR team across The Creative Engagement Group, overseeing our HR approach
Melanie Ingram
Congress Project Director
Heading up our entire congress team
Gemma Lowry
Head of Hybrid & Virtual Events
Engaging virtual audiences to ensure the delivery of a memorable message
Greg Kiner
Head of Live (US)
Based in Philadelphia, Greg joined WRG in 2019, bringing over 16 years of experience with him.
Charlotte Smithson
Creative Director
Champion for experiential, leading creative projects of all sizes
Chris Brogan
Digital Creative Director
A passion for design and innovation
Sallie Coventry
Client Engagement Director
Optimising relationships with our pharmaceutical clients
Ben Atherton
Client Engagement Director
Focus on global events and sponsorship
Kristen Waddell
Client Engagement Director
Developing our client relationships in a variety of sectors
Kath Goodson
Client Engagement Director
A wealth of experience from a number of sectors
Richard McAleavy
Client Engagement Director
Passionate about using digital solutions to make a real world difference to patients
Justin Wright
Client Engagement Director
Justin is the bridge between clients & the TCEG team.
Andrew Gilkerson
Procurement Director
Uses his corporate procurement background
Hannah Parkinson
Marketing Manager
Promotes our stories and manages the WRG marketing approach
Russ Lidstone
Group CEO
Starting his career at Coca-Cola, Russ has over twenty-five years’ experience in marketing communications as an agency strategist and Group CEO.
He has held planning and leadership roles in blue chip integrated advertising agencies including McCann, Butterfield Day, HHCL, Lowe, JWT and most recently Havas Worldwide, where he was CEO for over six years.
During his time at Havas London he won the accolade 'Media Employer of the Year' – his biggest point of personal pride.
David Sharrock
COO
David trained as an accountant with Ernst & Young before spending four years as a management consultant working mainly with clients in the media and creative sector.
He joined Guardian Media Group where he spent twelve years in financial and operational roles before he became Managing Director of MEN Media. He joined WRG’s leadership team as part of the acquisition of the business by LDC to support its growth. Somehow, he manages to coach a youth football team too.
Lauren Ince
Head of Client Service
Lauren has held several senior roles in advertising, including Global Business Director on Unilever at Mullen Lowe, Group Account Director at WCRS, European MD of Arnold Worldwide and Head of Account Management at VCCP. Most recently, she was the Managing Director at film content agency, Evidently.
Mark Gass
Executive Creative Director
As group Creative Director, Mark’s responsible for the overall direction of all creative departments across the network.
Having spent over twenty years in advertising, creating international campaigns for the likes of Nivea as an Executive Creative Director at TBWA, he now sits comfortably at the evolving intersection where brand and experiential meet.
An advocate of our ‘Create Unforgettable’ ethos, he helps the team to deliver impactful and engaging experiences for the likes of Nokia, adidas, HP and Shell, right across the globe. Mark loves visiting art galleries - especially the gift shops - and is a sucker for anything handmade.
Graeme Beavers
VP, North America
Graeme has been with WRG for nine years, following successful careers in sales and customer marketing at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and general management with the National Health Service in the UK.
As a client director in London, Graeme used deep healthcare insight to build a number of successful client accounts and some outstanding campaigns and events. Having moved to Philadelphia early 2014 to set up WRG’s presence in North America, he quickly established the office as a key part of the global network.
When not hard at work, Graeme can be found running the streets of Philly.
Tim Collett
Head of Live Events
A graduate of the Event Management degree program, Tim has over fifteen years’ experience in the live events industry, including over 11 years at Jack Morton as an Executive Producer.
Tim has led the creation and delivery of brand experiences across many industry sectors, and has operated around the world; from product launches, to roadshows, conferences, and meetings
In addition to his work in the corporate events arena, Tim has been instrumental in the coordination of some of the UK’s largest public events and spectacles.
When he isn’t leading the events team, Tim spends much of his spare time handling events schedules for his three young daughters – at swimming lessons, dance classes, and children’s parties.
Chi Siroko
Joint Head of Logistics
Chi is used to working with and managing big teams and achieving a seamless result… whether managing and instructing coachloads of priests during papal visits, and handling meetings amid the buzz of the London 2012 Olympics.
Lucy Hillard
Joint Head of Logistics
Her approach to project management is led by innovation – finding opportunities to create fresh ways of delivering comms, catering, badging, apps, and our own internal processes.
Mark Jackson
Head of Environments
A trained Industrial Designer, Mark spent three years designing commercial interiors before joining WRG.
Having designed and delivered many of our largest international projects for clients such as adidas, Ricoh, Nokia and Orange, he’s now heading up a talented and expanding team. Under his stewardship, it’s seen a period of rapid growth globally, particularly in North America.
A keen mountain biker, his growing family have meant an ever larger bike collection.
Tim Williams
Head of Operations
Since joining WRG eleven years ago, Tim has worked his way through the business to his current position.
In this role, he has direct responsibility for the UK Production, Logistics and Congress teams as well as playing a central role in overall direction and operational efficiency of the company as part of WRG’s Global Management Team.
Outside of work, Tim loves the outdoors, particularly anything that involves two wheels and going fast.
Spencer Conway
Head of Digital & Immersive
With almost 20 years’ experience as a digital creative, Spencer looks after our digital team who provide a range of creative, design and development services. He is tasked with the creative direction of all our mobile, web, VR and interactive outputs and is passionate about making beautifully crafted user experiences that entertain and engage. Spen first started out as a designer for Coley Porter Bell and has worked with some great brands along the way – BBC, Dulux, HBO, Chanel, British Gas, Wrigleys, Toyota, British Airways, Ballantines and Danepak.
Sam Myers
Head of Film
Formerly Deputy Head of Film at Havas and with a background in film production for advertising agencies, Sam successfully ran his own production company for a number of years, most recently producing a high profile advertising campaign for Lexus.
Jill English
Head of People
Since she joined us in January 2002, Jill has moved up through various people-focused roles. She’s inspired by the fast-paced environment and unique culture we have at TCEG. Responsible for all things HR within the agency, she ensures that we attract, retain and develop the best people in the sector.
Melanie Ingram
Congress Project Director
Mel manages the day-to-day operations of our congress team. She carries her experience in logistics and client understanding into each new job.
Mel brings twelve years of experience in logistics – focusing on congress logistics –six years at WRG and a further six in her previous agency, all with the same client.
Built on the strong foundation of the client relationship, Mel has delivered a wide scope of work, including ad boards, investigator meetings, and congresses… all spanning over five continents.
In her downtime, Mel’s guilty pleasure is watching Emmerdale.
Gemma Lowry
Head of Hybrid & Virtual Events
Gemma has over a decade of live event and communication expertise over various industries and channels.
As Head of Hybrid & Virtual Events she specialises in engaging virtual audiences to ensure the delivery of an interactive and memorable message. Day to day Gemma aligns closely with our Live, Film, Communications, and Digital teams to ensure seamless integration of these fundamental disciplines and to deliver a holistic and thought through programme.
Time spent away from the world of virtual events is all about life’s little luxuries…good food, exploring the world and a decent northern cuppa!
Greg Kiner
Head of Live (US)
Based in Philadelphia, Greg joined WRG in 2019, bringing over 16 years of experience with him. In this role, he is focused on managing the US team while working toward WRG’s goal of growing its live event offering to both new and existing clients. With an impressive list of national and international productions to his credit, Greg says he is honored to partner with people who share his passion for live events and production. When he isn’t on a plane traveling for work, Greg is often on one traveling for fun.
Charlotte Smithson
Creative Director
Charlotte thrives on the breadth of creative work we cover at WRG, and directs projects across the creative departments at our Manchester office.
She enjoys the challenge of changing behaviours in a memorable way, and the scope of creative possibilities in experiential marketing.
Charlotte plays a key role in our healthcare offering – yet in her 7 years at WRG, she has worked for a huge range of clients in various industries, and has spent time working in all of our global offices.
A little known fact about Charlotte is that she has the greenest balcony in Manchester.
Chris Brogan
Digital Creative Director
Chris has spent the majority of his career in advertising with McCann-Erickson, BJL and BDH/TBWA, designing campaigns for major brands in both traditional and digital advertising.
With a passion for design and innovation, Chris spends his time looking for insight into digital trends and exploring what is possible.
Chris enjoys the outdoors where you can find him hill walking, mountain biking – and above all other pursuits – snowboarding.
Sallie Coventry
Client Engagement Director
Sallie leads the account strategy for our biggest pharmaceutical client internationally, looking for opportunities across The Creative Engagement Group.
She has worked in the events industry for 20 years – most of her career she has spent working for healthcare clients, which she finds massively rewarding. For Sallie, there is no better buzz than delighting clients with a brilliant idea. Sallie brings with her experience in logistics management, account direction, and delivering trade shows as portfolio lead for Reed Exhibitions.
Beyond her work life, Sallie enjoys hiking, swimming, and cooking. But not all at the same time.
Ben Atherton
Client Engagement Director
Ben joined WRG after 14 years at Nortel, Cisco and EY where he held a variety of senior marketing roles with a focus on global events and sponsorship.
He led customer projects at the Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Olympic Games and whilst at EY, worked with the UK’s leading entrepreneurial growth businesses. He’s married with two children and reluctantly accepts he will never make it as a professional footballer.
Kristen Waddell
Client Engagement Director
Kristen is responsible for client engagement on a range of WRG’s global healthcare, technology and retail clients.
As well as taking our unique offering to existing clients, Kristen develops new markets for the agency across The Creative Engagement Group. She joined WRG after 6 years in the corporate pharmaceutical world, bringing her expertise in strategic change management. She joined WRG from the pharmaceutical industry, bringing her expertise in strategic change management, innovation, business process optimisation and global congresses.
Outside of work, Kristen enjoys interior design, hosting dinner parties, and skiing.
Kath Goodson
Client Engagement Director
Based in our London office, Kath joined WRG over 5 years ago, bringing with her a wealth of experience from a number of sectors to lead some of our global accounts.
Always putting clients’ best interests at the forefront of her mind, she is steadfastly committed to helping them achieve their objectives. She ensures consistency across all aspects of events and is devout in her pursuit of value for the client’s money, qualities that have made her a valued contact for clients including Nissan and HPE.
A lover of photography, Kath harbours an ambition to one day enter the World Photography awards.
Richard McAleavy
Client Engagement Director
Based at our Manchester office, Richard works with our global healthcare clients to develop communications that grow their businesses and overcome challenges. Richard has nearly 20 years working with Pharma, Consumer Healthcare and Medical Device clients, and is particularly passionate about using digital solutions to make a real world difference to patients. Outside of the office, he enjoys falling off his mountain bike and kick-boxing.
Justin Wright
Client Engagement Director
Justin is the bridge between clients & the TCEG team. Justin has always been client facing, with over 12 years’ experience in various roles ranging from managing large sponsorship packages for military contractors to heading up the Sales & Marketing Division for one of the big four accountancy firms in the North West.
His positive mentality, analytical approach and ability to understand client needs has resulted in strong working relationships that deliver exceptional results. Justin has a relentless enthusiasm for all aspects in life, enjoying socialising with both clients and friends - bringing excitement to any project.
Andrew Gilkerson
Procurement Director
Andrew has been in the events industry for over twenty years, in both agency and corporate roles.
As well as operational and account management positions, Andrew spent ten years with global Pharmaceutical, Pfizer. He led the Meetings and Congress Procurement category for Europe, designing and delivering a regional strategic meetings management programme. As Procurement Director at WRG, he uses his corporate procurement background to create value for clients in all areas of the client-supplier relationship.
When he gets the time, you'll find him out and about on his road bike.
Hannah Parkinson
Marketing Manager
As marketing manager, Hannah coordinates the communication strategy for WRG and The Creative Engagement Group, to drive their digital presence.
Working across the agency and its network to maintain a consistent marketing approach, Hannah promotes our marketing stories through internal and external communications channels.
She brings with her ten years’ experience as account manager at WRG – handling multiple communications projects for a range of clients.
Hannah has a real passion for food and spends most of her spare time cooking up a storm in the kitchen.