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Assistant Project Manager

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England

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

25 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Project Manager to support dynamic projects in the food manufacturing sector. This role involves planning, executing, and monitoring projects to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a relevant educational background. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and excellence, and contribute to enhancing project management processes while ensuring client satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing industry.

Idealerweise einen Bachelor-Abschluss in einem relevanten Bereich.
Vorherige Erfahrung im Projektmanagement, vorzugsweise in der Lebensmittelindustrie.

Assistieren bei der Planung und Durchführung von Projekten im Lebensmittelbereich.
Koordinieren mit verschiedenen Abteilungen, um Projektmeilensteine zu erreichen.

Projektmanagement

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Multitasking

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Fließend Englisch

Bachelor in Lebensmittelwissenschaft

Bachelor in Ingenieurwesen

Bachelor in Betriebswirtschaft

MS Project

Asana

Job Description

Boccard UK is working closely with our client, a leading producer of high-quality dairy products, and is committed to innovation and excellence. We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Project Manager based in Taunton who is able to travel to our Bristol office for regular meetings. This is an important and responsible role, supporting the project management lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on spec, and within budget, aiming for client satisfaction. The role supports improvements in project management processes, reporting, and setup assistance during various project phases.

The Assistant Project Manager will manage one or more projects or sub-projects, based at the client site in Devon, with travel to Bristol and France for stakeholder meetings.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing projects within the food manufacturing sector.
Coordinate with various departments to ensure project milestones are met.
Monitor project progress and report on performance.
Lead risk and opportunity reviews.
Follow up on actions from IRIS with owners.
Manage project documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Support the Project Manager in day-to-day tasks and decision-making processes.
Support the Project Manager with administration of contract management including early warning notifications and scope changes.
Manage subcontractors and ensure contractual arrangements are met.
Promote consistency and reliability of digital data for project delivery.

Qualifications

Ideally holds a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field or at least to a further Education standard.
Previous experience in project management, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Must be fluent in English.
IT proficiency including in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
Knowledge of food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO).
Must hold a current driving license.

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