http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/rss/ 18 May 2012 09:09:39 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37547/Operations%2520Manager.html Axis Animation is arguably one of the leading CG Animation companies in the world. From their Headquarters in Glasgow, Scotland, Axis have been involved in the creation of multiple Award winning animations for some of the world’s leading entertainment companies including Sony, Microsoft, Activision and Warner Bros. With this huge success comes opportunity for growth and the Board have identified the need for a highly capable Operations Manager to join the company. This is a pivotal role and the successful applicant will sit in a key strategic and operational position, linking and managing resources, production, finance, systems and strategic / commercial direction. Key Responsibilities  Company wide operational planning and resource allocation  Review, design, creation and implementation of efficient operational procedures and systems across all facets of the company  Management of key financial processes and functions, including forecasting, cost control, R&D investment requirements, Project quoting and cost tracking  Integration of financial information throughout the company  Delivery of greater operational margin and profitability  Drive growth and manage improvement throughout the business  Ensure the day to day operations of the business run smoothly to provide the timely, quality delivery of all projects, to brief, for all clients  Manage all reports and communicate results to the board  Create and regularly review all appropriate Key Performance Indicators Key Requirements • Applicable Degree level... 09 May 2012 14:02:15 +0000 http://www.thedrum.co.uk/jobs/details/37308/Account%2520Executive.html Dinosaur is an award-winning Creative Agency based in central Manchester. We create branding, design, advertising and digital strategies and campaigns. Our clients are based in a variety of sectors and include household names such as The Co-operative, Bayer, Pets at Home and Hobbycraft. The ideal candidate to fill this role would be a slick and meticulous graduate or someone with a year or so of agency life under their belt. Joining our busy Accounts team, you should be highly self-organized, a great team player as well as be a real stickler for detail.  Amongst other things you’ll be working on a fast-paced, multi-component packaging account