Executive Project Manager

Culina Group; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is seeking an Executive Project Manager to support its Executive team. You will manage executive priorities, support high-impact projects, and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience working with senior stakeholders. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

Company bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee recognition awards

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting an Executive team in consulting or project management.
• Strong skills in managing cross-functional initiatives and deliverables.
• Experience with C-suite executives in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily priorities and strategic initiatives of the Executive team.
• Manage materials for Supervisory Board decks and presentations.
• Track Group and Business Unit initiatives and manage risks.

Skills

Project management skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions. We're well established and continually growing and this is a really exciting time to join us.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Role

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking an Executive Project Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive team - CEO, Deputy CEO, CFO, and CPO with the smooth running of executive priorities, board level activities, and group wide initiatives, acting as a trusted partner and connector across the organisation.

In addition, you will be required to will support and co-ordinate high impact projects on behalf of the Executive team, applying strong project management disciplines to drive progress, ensure accountability, and help to deliver outcomes. You will also coordinate across functions and business units, track milestones, and facilitate collaboration to ensure successful execution of both planned and ad hoc initiatives.

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm offering a competitive salary and package with the opportunity to work for a forward thinking market leader.

• Support the group Executive team on daily priorities, operational board activities, and strategic initiatives.
• Create, edit, and manage materials for Supervisory Board decks and executive level presentations.
• Support high impact projects on behalf of the group management team, applying structured project management approaches to ensure timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
• Track progress and follow up on Group and Business Unit initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall Group strategy and managing risks, dependencies, and milestones.
• Support group strategy projects, coordinating across functions and business units to help drive execution and accountability.
• Liaise with senior external stakeholders and third parties on behalf of the group management team.
• Maintain effective internal communication channels with senior management teams.
• Build strong networks within the group and act as a connector between functions, business units, and leadership.
• Organise and coordinate leadership events, workshops, and internal engagement initiatives.
• Take minutes of key meetings and manage follow-up actions across stakeholders.

Qualifications

To apply for the role of Executive Project Manager you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

• Prior experience gained in a professional environment – consulting, corporate strategy, project management, or a similar role supporting an Executive team
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives and tracking complex deliverables.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Confident in stakeholder management, including interactions with senior internal and external parties.
• Experience supporting / working with C-suite executives in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Advanced proficiency in preparing executive level presentations and board materials.
• Experience working in a matrixed or multi-business unit environment is advantageous but not essential
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and judgment in handling sensitive information.

Benefits

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer
• Life Assurance - 4x your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!