Project Executive – New Product Development

The Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading chilled prepared food manufacturer as a Project Executive. You will ensure project lifecycles for existing and new product developments are effectively managed while fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Enjoy a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits including 33 days annual leave, and an opportunity to contribute to a passionate team focused on quality and innovation.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

2 Employee Volunteering Days per year

Discount scheme

Employee well-being support groups

Charity initiatives and team events

24/7 access to Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience managing EPD/NPD projects.
• Knowledge of the Stage Gate process is desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of NPD and EPD project management.
• Project data gathering to maintain up-to-date information.
• Support in generating weekly project dashboards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Project management

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)

Job description

Project Executive

Who We Are

At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront.

Location: Midlands based (flexible)

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00

Salary: £30,000

Purpose

To support with the oversight and management of the project lifecycle for all Existing Project Development (EPD) and New Product Development (NPD) projects

Your Duties Will Include

• Project data gathering – ensuring we have the most up to date data and information across all NPD and EPD projects. Identifying any gaps in information and taking necessary steps to resolve
• Keeping projects on track – oversight of all NPD and EPD projects, helping to keep projects on track and escalating where necessary if off track
• Project reporting – support with the generation of a weekly project dashboard, cleaning and refreshing data so we can capture and report up to date KPIs
• Maintaining the Compleat Launch SharePoint – keeping our Complete Launch SharePoint up to date with the latest information and ensuring the site is easy to navigate
• Championing the Compleat Launch process – making sure the Stage Gate & Project lifecycle process is being utilised to its full potential across the business and delivering training where needed to help upskill key stakeholders. Identifying and sharing areas for improvement
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Project executive/ management experience – 1-2 years’ experience either managing or supporting with the management of EPD/NPD projects.
• Knowledge of the Stage Gate process and/ or project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent) is desirable
• Attention to detail – experience handling large data sets (e.g. excel), with the ability to spot missing information and resolve independently. Advanced excel skills an advantage.
• Stakeholder management – proven experience of partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to gather information, whilst holding them accountable for hitting key deadlines and following a process
• Problem solving – proactively identifying any issues with live NPD/EPD projects and supporting with implementation of solutions
• Pace – comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, dealing with ambiguity and partnering with teams cross-functionally
  
  

Benefits To Include

• Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
• Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
  
  

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to [e-mail] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.

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