Localisation Programme Manager - 12 month FTC

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While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (<a class="c-link c-link--focus-visible" href="http://monks.com/careers" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://monks.com/careers" data-sk="tooltip_parent">monks.com/careers</a>).</span></p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2> <p id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-127" data-path-to-node="4"><span data-path-to-node="4,0">As a <strong data-path-to-node="4,0" data-index-in-node="5">Localisation Creative Programme Manager 12-month FTC</strong>, you will lead the adaptation and execution of mass advertising campaigns for a major global brand across the UK and Europe. In this role, you will be embedded into our client’s project management function, acting as the primary driver for transcreation, cultural checks, quality control, post-production, and asset trafficking</span><span data-path-to-node="4,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="4,2">.</span>&nbsp;<span data-path-to-node="5,0">We are looking for someone who is passionate about seeking new opportunities to create impactful work, remains super organised in a fast-paced environment, and can effortlessly coordinate large-scale, multi-channel campaigns across 13+ European locales</span><span data-path-to-node="5,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="5,2">. You will work independently to turn complex global strategies into highly relevant, locally nuanced content</span><span data-path-to-node="5,3"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="5,4">.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ul> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-129" data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Manage</strong> the end-to-end localisation of integrated campaigns across all media channels (including TV, Radio, Digital, Print, Social, and OOH) either internally or through external agency partners</span><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-130" data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,1,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Oversee</strong> the cultural review, transcreation, and quality control processes to guarantee accurate, high-volume asset completion</span><span data-path-to-node="7,1,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,1,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-131" data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,2,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Liaise</strong> with local and global teams, alongside media agencies, to agree on media formats and finalise comprehensive deliverable lists</span><span data-path-to-node="7,2,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,2,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-132" data-path-to-node="7,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,3,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Guarantee</strong> accurate, approved, and timely delivery (trafficking) of all creative assets directly to media owners</span><span data-path-to-node="7,3,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,3,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-133" data-path-to-node="7,4,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,4,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Maintain</strong> an expert, up-to-date understanding of technical specifications and media formats across both existing and emerging channels</span><span data-path-to-node="7,4,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,4,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-134" data-path-to-node="7,5,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Collaborate</strong> with external agencies, producers, campaign managers, and creative leads to schedule resources and keep projects moving seamlessly</span><span data-path-to-node="7,5,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,5,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-135" data-path-to-node="7,6,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,6,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,6,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Refine</strong> and continuously improve project management tools and workflows with a specific focus on localisation efficiency</span><span data-path-to-node="7,6,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,6,0,2">.</span></li> </ul> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2><strong>About You</strong></h2> <h3><strong>The essentials:</strong></h3> <ul> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-136" data-path-to-node="10,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="10,0,0,0">8+ years of experience in transcreation project management, localisation, and integrated production within a post-production agency or an in-house localisation team</span><span data-path-to-node="10,0,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="10,0,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-137" data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="10,1,0,0">Deep, hands-on experience managing localisation workflows across diverse channels like TV, Radio, Online Video, Digital, Print, and Social</span><span data-path-to-node="10,1,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="10,1,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-138" data-path-to-node="10,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="10,2,0,0">Comfortable reading, analysing, and executing delivery against complex media plans</span><span data-path-to-node="10,2,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="10,2,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-139" data-path-to-node="10,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="10,3,0,0">Strong experience working alongside global and local stakeholders, setting clear roles and responsibilities</span><span data-path-to-node="10,3,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="10,3,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-140" data-path-to-node="10,4,0"><span data-path-to-node="10,4,0,0">Excellent prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple end-to-end creative workflows simultaneously under tight timelines</span><span data-path-to-node="10,4,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="10,4,0,2">.</span></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Not a must, but a plus:</strong></h3> <ul> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-141" data-path-to-node="12,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="12,0,0,0">Native-level proficiency in at least one European language outside of English</span><span data-path-to-node="12,0,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="12,0,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-142" data-path-to-node="12,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="12,1,0,0">A degree in Languages, International Studies, or a related field (though relevant hands-on experience is just as valuable)</span><span data-path-to-node="12,1,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="12,1,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_ab29028651f7b691-143" data-path-to-node="12,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="12,2,0,0">&nbsp;Comfort with new technologie<span class="citation-115 citation-end-115">s, automation tools, and an eagerness to learn and master new platforms<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="12,2,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="12,2,0,2"><span class="citation-114 citation-end-114">.<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"></sup></span></span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds who are excited to contribute to our mission.</span></em><em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>#LI-RE1 #LI-Hybrid</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>About Monks&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.&nbsp;</span></p></div>