Assistant Technical Project Leader

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An interim Assistant Technical Project Leader is sought to join a global FMCG client in Gloucester. This six-month full-time role involves managing formulation and packaging activities across deodorant innovation projects, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong FMCG background and experience in project management.

Benefits

Staff Shop

Free tea and coffee

Free parking

R&D site amenities

Qualifications

• FMCG background preferred.
• Experience in science/lab work.
• Project management and claims development experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Manager/Technical Project Leader in multiple projects.
• Manage innovation projects as global/regional TPL.
• Prepare documentation for laboratory technicians and project needs.

Skills

Project management

Formulation development

Packaging development

Education

GCSE Math and English

GCSE Sciences or Engineering

Graduate calibre

Job description

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Assistant Technical Project Leader, Gloucester

Client: Unilever

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Manpower is currently seeking an interim Assistant Technical Project Leader to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Seacroft, Leeds. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation is competitive, between £30,800 - £35,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

The role offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business needs.

The Assistant Technical Project Leader will manage formulation, specification, and packaging activities within deodorants innovation projects, supporting their delivery to market. The role ensures global and local formulation and packaging solutions are efficiently delivered into European supply chains and to customers.

This role focuses on supporting innovation project managers on large, medium, and high-risk projects, coordinating formulation work, implementing formulation changes across a brand portfolio, and supporting packaging solutions with the packaging team.

Key Accountabilities

• Support and assist the Manager/Technical Project Leader in project management across multiple projects. Deputize when needed. Ensure good communication and support to regions/countries.
• Manage innovation projects as global/regional TPL on small/low risk projects.
• Contribute to project management documentation, including risk assessments and decision gate inputs.
• Prepare documentation for laboratory technicians, such as batch sheets and data templates, and coordinate gas sheet sign-offs.
• Serve as formulation contact for projects, providing information and solving formulation and project issues creatively.
• Ensure packaging compatibility with formulation and customer requirements, meeting regulatory, sustainability, and legislation standards.
• Manage packaging activities from primary to palletization, collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Complete code summaries to facilitate ordering and Bill of Materials accuracy.

Key Requirements

• FMCG background preferred.
• GCSE Math and English, Sciences, or Engineering at minimum; graduate calibre preferred.
• Experience in science/lab work; formulation development beneficial.
• Project management and claims development experience advantageous.
• Packaging development experience in FMCG beneficial.

Additional Information

Leeds working environment includes onsite canteen, Staff Shop, free tea and coffee, free parking, and R&D site amenities such as fruit and relaxation facilities.