Assistant Project Manager

Boccard; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy products sector is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project management processes. This role involves managing projects, coordinating with departments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, with travel required to various locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project management, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
• Must hold a current driving license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

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 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 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).
• Must hold a current driving license