Graduate Project Manager

William Jackson Food Group; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food group is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join their IT team in Hull. This role allows for hands-on learning, development programs, and the chance to gain qualifications like PRINCE2 Agile and Scrum while managing various projects. Ideal for recent graduates passionate about IT and project management.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks with service.

Stakeholder pension with generous employer contributions.

Wellbeing support and online fitness classes.

Cycle to work scheme.

Support grants for colleagues' children attending University.

Opportunities for events like charity challenges.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in any subject.
• Genuine interest in IT, technology, and project management.
• Flexibility to occasionally travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Project Manager to learn and manage small projects.
• Complete development programmes and gain industry qualifications.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the business.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Team spirit

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

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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 to then start working on your own small projects, leading towards ever bigger and more complex projects as your skills develop. You’ll complete a series of development programmes to help you learn about the industry, how to project manage, and all the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to begin your leadership journey. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain various industry qualifications, such as PRINCE2 Agile and Scrum and / or complete a project management apprenticeship qualification.

About you:

• 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 the 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

Should you be successful, interviews for this role will take place on the 2nd July, at The Riverside Building in Hessle near Hull.

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

• 6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks with 5 years’ continuous service.
• Stakeholder pension with generous employer contributions.
• Online benefits portal providing exclusive discounts with over 900 retailers.
• Wellbeing support including and Employee Assistance Help Line and GP access 24/7, along with online fitness classes and financial advice resources
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Support grants available for colleagues’ children attending University.
• Grants available for Sports Teams
• Opportunities to attend various events such as charity challenges, football tournaments and a bake off!

Who we are:

William Jackson Food Group is a dedicated family-owned food business which started in 1851. Today our Group has six fantastic food businesses – Abel & Cole, Belazu, Miso Tasty, Wellocks, Jackson’s Bakery and Lottie Shaws, which make and deliver some really fab food. We have dedicated family shareholders who take a long-term view on the way we do business, value our people, work with customers and suppliers, and look after the environment. Family values and commitment to our people, which comes with such a long-standing business, are deep rooted in our culture, read more about us in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.

Thanks for reading our job advert. We do our very best to bring to life what it's like working as part of our team. Diverse teams really are the best teams. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves at work and develop their talents to the full. All colleagues are expected to take personal responsibility for keeping our workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying - a place where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
We also know that sometimes some candidates may be put off applying for a job unless they think they can tick every box. If you are really excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet... go on... why not give it a whirl? Good luck!