4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Project Manager – Trade Promotion (12-Month FTC)Location: Home-based with travel to UK sitesSalary: £40-45k Plus benefitsHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (4:00pm finish on Fridays)Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for driving transformation and delivering impactful change across complex, cross-functional environments?At The Compleat Food Group, we’re on a mission to create food to feel good about, and we’re looking for a Trade Promotion Project Manager who can help us do just that. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading chilled food manufacturers on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential for a permanent role.About The RoleAs a key member of our Transformation team, you will lead and deliver critical projects that support operational excellence and business growth. This high-profile role will see you working across our Commercial Sales, IT, Finance, Revenue Growth Management, and Supply Chain teams, driving collaboration and delivering strategic initiatives that move the business forward.You’ll need to be commercially minded, highly confident, and experienced in change and transformation management within a fast-paced FMCG or similar environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects – from scoping to execution and evaluationCoordinate cross-functional teams and third-party partners to ensure project successManage timelines, risks, budgets, and resource planningCommunicate progress to senior stakeholders through clear, concise reportingDrive project alignment across departments and influence stakeholders at all levelsEmbed quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in everything you doWhat We’re Looking For3–5 years’ experience in project or program management, ideally within FMCGStrong commercial acumen and ability to turn strategy into actionExcellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skillsExperience working with cross-functional teams and third-party suppliersKnowledge of project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches)Analytical and tech-savvy, with a proactive and problem-solving mindsetFull UK driving licence (due to site travel)What You’ll Get In ReturnFlexible hybrid working with a home baseTravel to UK sites as part of a collaborative, people-first businessOpportunity to make a tangible impact in a business investing in transformationCompetitive salary, benefits, and the potential to move into a permanent roleWhy Join Us?At The Compleat Food Group we’re on a mission to create tasty food that’s better for people and the planet — we call it ‘Food to Feel Good’.We pride ourselves on being a business that gives equal emphasis to HOW we operate as well as the financial results we achieve.Our 5,500 (and growing) fantastic people make this possible. They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK consumers, leading retailers, and our exciting, market-leading brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.Benefits To Include33 Days annual leave2 Employee Volunteering Days per yearOnline and High-street retailer discount schemeEmployee well-being and community support groupsInformal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platformCharity Initiatives and Team events24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.Online Wellbeing benefitsFree Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid toolsHoliday Discounts via Online Retail DiscountThe Compleat Food Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful culture where colleagues feel safe, supported, and valued. We attract diverse talent because we believe that greater diversity leads to better results and a better working environment. We are dedicated to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in everything we do.
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