Junior Project Manager

As a leading data-first agency, we specialise in the creation and management of high-quality dynamic websites, SaaS products, and efficient back-office management systems. Our team is driven by innovation, dedication to quality, and a commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients.

We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to join our fast-paced, supportive delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience managing digital projects in a real-world agency setting. You’ll receive full training in our in-house project process, a practical blend of Agile and Waterfall and will learn how to manage workflows using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Productive. Working closely with our Account Management and Delivery teams, you’ll quickly build the confidence and skills needed to help coordinate websites and and system builds for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Junior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of a wide range of digital projects, gradually taking on more responsibility as your confidence and skills grow

• Support senior project managers with planning, timelines, and task management

• Help prepare project documentation, status reports, meeting notes, and action lists

• Assist in coordinating delivery across design, development, tracking, and SEO teams

• Join project meetings and contribute to sprint planning and reviews as you learn the process

• Track progress in Jira/Productive and ensure updates are captured correctly

• Flag risks, blockers, or delays early to the Project Manager for guidance

• Communicate simple updates to internal teams and assist with client communication when appropriate

• Help ensure deliverables meet internal QA and standards before they are shared

• Support onboarding of new project information, assets, and briefs into the workflow

• Contribute ideas to improve processes as you gain experience

• Ideally 6–12 months experience in a digital, tech, or agency environment (but not essential)

• A basic understanding of project coordination or admin responsibilities

• Eager to learn Agile and Waterfall (training provided)

• Good working knowledge of MS Office, experience with Jira/Confluence a bonus

• Strong organisation skills with the ability to keep track of multiple tasks

• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal

• Flexible Working: Work from home on Wednesday and Thursday (post-probation).

• Studio-first Culture: Join us in-studio on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday for collaborative energy!

• Flex Hours: Choose your schedule between 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM.

• 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays

• Private Medical Insurance

• Group life assurance scheme

• Company pension scheme

• Regular socials and company away days

• Training and development including events and conferences

• The tools you need to be awesome, a new Apple Laptop and a super comfy Herman Miller chair

• We plant trees and fund the world’s best climate crisis solutions to offset the carbon emissions of our team members

Ready to take your career to the next level? Join a supportive, fast-growing team where your ideas matter. Apply now and tell us about your experience

Effect Digital takes pride in creating an environment where everyone can be themselves. This starts with recruitment.

We pledge to make our roles as open as possible and to provide equal opportunities to everyone that is kind enough to give us their time. All recruitment decisions we take will be based solely on the positive skills and behaviours that applicants display and absolutely nothing else.

We do not discriminate based on any personal characteristics, we’re a people-first agency and we care about individuals.

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