Launch Administrator

Coveris Flexibles Uk Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 Days Annual Leave

Company pension scheme

Medicash healthcare scheme

Discounted gym membership

Company sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Life assurance cover 4x annual salary

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Coveris Gainsborough is seeking a Launch Administrator to support the successful delivery of product launches across multiple retail channels. You will coordinate launch activities, maintain accurate information, and work with internal teams, suppliers, and retail partners to ensure on-time delivery.

The role focuses on planning, data management, and continuous improvement, requiring strong organisational skills and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administration, coordination, project support, or similar role.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience using databases, reporting tools, or business systems would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently whilst also contributing as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of new product launches across multiple retail channels.
• Assist the Launch Team in coordinating launch activities and tracking progress against key milestones.
• Monitor launch schedules and highlight any potential risks or delays.
• Prepare and distribute launch documentation, communications, and tracking reports.
• Respond to launch-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate launch records, files, and documentation in line with company procedures.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure launch readiness.
• Communicate launch timelines, updates, and actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across the business.
• Collect and maintain accurate launch-related data.
• Support the production of reports on launch progress and performance.
• Ensure data held across systems is up to date and accurate.
• Support the Launch Coordinator and Launch Manager in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Assist with the implementation of new systems, tools, and ways of working.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance launch efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Relationship building

Teamwork / independence

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Teams

Databases

Reporting tools

Job description

Launch Administrator

Coveris Gainsborough are looking for a Launch Administrator to support the successful delivery of product launches across a variety of retail channels.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring new product launches are delivered smoothly, on time, and to the highest standard. Working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and retail partners, you will help coordinate launch activities, maintain accurate information, and support the overall launch process from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of new product launches across multiple retail channels.
• Assist the Launch Team in coordinating launch activities and tracking progress against key milestones.
• Monitor launch schedules and highlight any potential risks or delays.
• Prepare and distribute launch documentation, communications, and tracking reports.
• Respond to launch-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate launch records, files, and documentation in line with company procedures.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure launch readiness.
• Communicate launch timelines, updates, and actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across the business.

Data Management & Reporting

• Collect and maintain accurate launch-related data.
• Support the production of reports on launch progress and performance.
• Ensure data held across systems is up to date and accurate.

Continous Improvement

• Support the Launch Coordinator and Launch Manager in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Assist with the implementation of new systems, tools, and ways of working.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance launch efficiency and effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

• Previous experience in an administration, coordination, project support, or similar role.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience using databases, reporting tools, or business systems would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently whilst also contributing as part of a team.

Why Join Coveris Gainsborough?

Coveris Gainsborough is a well-established manufacturing site and an important part of the wider Coveris business. You'll join a supportive team environment where collaboration, continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your procurement career whilst contributing to the success of a busy and dynamic operation.

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave (This will be increased by 1 day per full year of employment to a maximum of 28 days)
• Company pension scheme.
• Medicash healthcare scheme, providing support with medical, dental, optical and other health-related expenses.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering health and wellbeing support.
• Life assurance cover at 4x annual salary.
• Free on-site parking.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.