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Assistant Project Manager

JR United Kingdom

England

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

26 days ago

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An established industry player in the food production sector is seeking a dedicated Assistant Project Manager to join their team in Taunton. This pivotal role involves supporting the project management lifecycle, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project delivery while enhancing client satisfaction. The Assistant Project Manager will oversee multiple projects, requiring travel to the Bristol office and stakeholder meetings in France. If you are passionate about project management and have a background in food manufacturing, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience required.
Previous project management experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Assist in planning and executing projects in the food manufacturing sector.
Coordinate with departments to ensure project milestones are met.
Manage project documentation and ensure compliance with standards.

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Fluency in English

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

MS Project

Asana

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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 language skills.
IT proficiency including in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
Knowledge of food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO).

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