Project Management Executive - New Product Development

The Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Nottingham is seeking a Project Executive to oversee project lifecycle management for New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Project Development (EPD) projects. The successful candidate will have 1-2 years of project management experience and strong Excel skills. This role offers a dynamic environment with comprehensive benefits including 33 days annual leave and support for employee well-being.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Employee Volunteering Days

Grocery Aid support

Retailer discount scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience managing or supporting EPD/NPD projects.
• Experience handling large data sets and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data gathering for NPD and EPD projects.
• Support project reporting through dashboard generation.
• Ensure adherence to Stage Gate process across the business.

Skills

Project management experience

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Advert

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: Flexible - Midlands or Redhill area

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Driving licence essential due to requirement to travel to other manufacturing sites

Benefits

• 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.