Junior Delivery Manager

WHO WE ARE:At CloserStill, we strive to deliver the best. We’re on a mission to be the most dynamic B2B events and communities business in every market we serve, bringing people together to learn, connect and grow.Operating across five regions, we power over 200 market-leading events, publications and brands across Business Technologies, Healthcare, Learning, HR & Education, and Future Transport & Infrastructure. But what truly sets us apart is our people. Our teams are diverse, driven, and united by a shared commitment to excellence. Rooted in our core values of ownership, empathy, teamwork, integrity, and determination, we empower every employee to grow, shape their own path and make a meaningful impact.Joining CloserStill means being part of something bigger - not just building events, but creating opportunities, connections, and lasting value for the communities we serve. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:You're organised, proactive and happy to get stuck in. You like knowing what's happening on a project, who owns each action and what's coming next. You keep people informed, follow things through and raise problems early rather than hoping they'll go away.You're at the start of your delivery career and you're keen to learn. You enjoy working across Technology, the business and suppliers, and you want to grow into managing bigger projects over time.THE ROLE:Keep Delivery on TrackCoordinate day-to-day activity across assigned technology projects and workstreamsTrack deliverables, milestones and dependencies across Technology, Product, Data, Security and OperationsMaintain delivery schedules, action plans and key milestonesRun project meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions and progress reviewsChase actions and commitments so they're completed on timeSpot delays, blockers and dependencies early, and escalate to the Delivery Lead when neededReport ClearlyWrite concise, accurate status updates for the Delivery Lead and stakeholdersKeep trackers, delivery plans, RAID logs and decision logs up to dateFlag risks, issues and changes, making sure each has an owner and a next stepSupport governance meetings, project reviews and leadership reportingSupport Testing and Go-LiveWork with Business Analysts so requirements and acceptance criteria are clear to delivery teamsCoordinate testing, defect tracking, UAT and business sign-offSupport release planning, implementation readiness and handover to business-as-usualMake sure defects and dependencies are followed through to resolutionCoordinate Stakeholders and SuppliersBe the day-to-day contact for your assigned projectsKeep stakeholders informed of progress, milestones and what's needed from themTrack deliverables and timelines with third-party suppliersRaise issues and decisions early, constructively and clearlyKeep Improving How We WorkFollow delivery processes and governance standards, and help improve templates and documentationTake part in retrospectives and share practical lessonsBuild your understanding of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid approachesTake on more ownership of smaller projects as your confidence growsABOUT YOU:Essential:Around 1 to 3 years' experience in project coordination, PMO, project management, technology delivery or a similar roleStrong organisation, with the ability to juggle tasks, priorities and deadlinesA solid understanding of milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and actionsClear, accurate project documentation and status reportingConfident communication across teams and stakeholdersA proactive, solutions-focused approach, and follow-through on actionsGood attention to detail, and willingness to take ownershipFamiliarity with Agile and the technology delivery lifecycleComfort with tools like Jira, Confluence, Teams and Excel, or similarWillingness to learn and take feedback on boardDesirable:Experience on technology projects, digital platforms, CRM systems or transformation workExposure to HubSpot, Salesforce or other CRM platformsExperience coordinating testing, UAT, releases or system implementationsExperience working with external suppliers or delivery partnersFamiliarity with integrations, APIs or business systemsExperience in B2B events, media or multi-brand environmentsPRINCE2 Foundation, AgilePM or Scrum certification, or equivalent trainingWe do not usually offer sponsorship for this roleCloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, don't hesitate to get in touch with our HR team at [email protected].