I'm a Creative Project and Delivery Manager with over a decade of experience leading multi-disciplinary campaigns and teams across design, brand, marketing, and community projects. I excel at balancing creative vision with structure, driving efficient delivery, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, inclusive outcomes.

Nick Forbes

I'm a Creative Project and Delivery Manager with over a decade of experience leading multi-disciplinary campaigns and teams across design, brand, marketing, and community projects. I excel at balancing creative vision with structure, driving efficient delivery, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, inclusive outcomes.

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I’m a Creative Project and Delivery Manager with over a decade of experience leading multi-disciplinary campaigns and teams across design, brand, marketing, and community projects.

I excel at balancing creative vision with structure, driving efficient delivery, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, inclusive outcomes.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Payment Delivery Manager at Holiday Extras – Kent / Hybrid
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Supported the Payments Product team in managing roadmap priorities, delivery schedules, and sprint outcomes. Improved team efficiency by refining sprint goals and implementing regular retrospectives. Ensured stakeholder confidence through transparent communication and proactive risk management.
Creative Delivery Manager at Holiday Extras – Kent / Hybrid
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Oversaw creative delivery across design, multimedia, and marketing campaigns. Balanced creative freedom with delivery focus, ensuring campaigns met goals and deadlines. Fostered collaboration through creative showcase sessions and improved feedback processes.
Design Delivery Manager at Holiday Extras – Kent / Hybrid
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Managed high-volume design and content delivery for internal and external projects. Streamlined workflows using Jira, boosting team predictability and throughput. Championed innovation through AI tools and process improvements.
Brand Delivery Manager at Holiday Extras – Kent / Hybrid
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Coordinated large-scale brand and marketing campaigns across channels. Led rebrand delivery projects and strengthened collaboration between design, marketing, and social teams.
Multi Channel Manager at Holiday Extras – Kent / Hybrid
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Managed customer contact channels (live chat, social media, email) ensuring brand alignment. Introduced agile workflows, coaching methods, and cross-team training initiatives.
Multi Skill Travel Consultant at Holiday Extras – Kent / Hybrid
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
Delivered outstanding customer service across digital and live communication channels. Recognised for problem-solving, consistency, and high-quality delivery.
Board Member (Trustee) at Future Foundry CIC – Dover
June 1, 2024 - November 25, 2025
Provide strategic and creative guidance to support youth-led cultural and employment programmes. Advise on partnership development, outreach, and mentoring initiatives focused on access and inclusion. Champion values-driven, sustainable creative practices across the organisation’s programming.
Founder & Lead Curator at +art (Independent Creative Initiative) – Portsmouth
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Founded and curated three pop-up gallery spaces, hosting over 20 exhibitions for emerging artists. Oversaw curation, partnerships, logistics, marketing, and community engagement. Created accessible platforms for local creatives, fostering collaboration and visibility.

Education

MA Fine Art at University of Portsmouth
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
BA Fine Art at University of Portsmouth
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) at Scrum Alliance
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Effective Communication in the Workplace at Open University
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025

Qualifications

MA Fine Art
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
BA Fine Art
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM)
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025
Effective Communication in the Workplace
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025