Graduate Project Manager

William Jackson Food Group; Hessle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company offers an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate as a Graduate Project Manager. You'll gain hands-on experience in IT and digital transformation while supporting a variety of food businesses. The role promises progression through project management training and substantial benefits, including holiday time and wellbeing support.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks with 5 years’ service

Stakeholder pension with employer contributions

Online benefits portal with discounts

Wellbeing support including financial advice resources

Cycle to work scheme

Support grants for colleagues’ children attending university

Grants for sports teams

Opportunities to attend charity events and tournaments

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in any subject.
• Flexible to travel across the UK.
• Enthusiasm to learn.

Responsibilities

• Shadowing a Project Manager to learn project management skills.
• Leading small projects as skills develop.
• Completing development programmes to gain industry qualifications.

Skills

Interest in IT and project management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Team spirit

Adaptability

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Great opportunity for a recent graduate to join our Group IT Team based in Hull. As a Graduate Project Manager, you’ll have the chance to work with some great food businesses, delivering IT and digital transformation projects.

The Role Of Graduate Project Manager

You’ll start out shadowing a Project Manager, working with them and learning from them before beginning to work on your own small projects. As your skills develop, you'll lead increasingly larger and more complex projects. You will complete development programmes to learn about the industry, project management, and the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for leadership. You’ll also have opportunities to gain industry qualifications such as PRINCE2 Agile and Scrum, or complete a project management apprenticeship.

About You

Graduate Project Manager skills include:

• A genuine interest in IT, technology, and project management
• A recent graduate with a degree in any subject
• Flexibility to occasionally travel across the UK
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop
• Initiative and curiosity

We’re looking for inquisitive self-starters with a strong work ethic and confidence to communicate clearly across all levels of the business. You should also bring:

• Attention to detail and a calm, problem-solving mindset
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Team spirit, resilience, and adaptability
• Empathy and the ability to support and motivate others

If successful, interviews will take place on 2nd July at The Riverside Building in Hessle near Hull.

You’ll receive a salary of £26,000 – £28,000, along with benefits such as:

• 6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks with 5 years’ service
• Stakeholder pension with employer contributions
• Online benefits portal with discounts from over 900 retailers
• Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Line and 24/7 GP access, online fitness classes, and financial advice resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support grants for colleagues’ children attending university
• Grants for sports teams
• Opportunities to attend events like charity challenges, football tournaments, and bake-offs

Who We Are

William Jackson Food Group is a family-owned food business established in 1851. Our group includes six food companies: Abel & Cole, Belazu, Miso Tasty, Wellocks, Jackson’s Bakery, and Lottie Shaws. We value our people, work with customers and suppliers, and care for the environment. Our family values and commitment to our staff are integral to our culture, as recognized in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.

We promote diversity and encourage everyone to be themselves and develop their talents. We expect all colleagues to foster a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying, where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.

If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you can do much of what we’re looking for, but aren’t 100% sure, we encourage you to apply. Good luck!