Project Manager

Kiwa; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance firm in Aylesbury is seeking a Project Manager to oversee customer and internal projects, handling everything from planning to execution. Candidates should have experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry, along with strong communication and leadership skills. This role offers a salary of up to £40,000 per annum and generous benefits including enhanced family leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Health Assurance

Enhanced Family Leave

Company Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of international Type Approval and certification schemes is desirable.
• Experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry is desirable.
• Ability to take sole responsibility for assigned customer project portfolios.
• Excellent planning, organization and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and teams, ensuring metrics are met and delivery is on time.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and stakeholders.
• Develop project management resources and mentor the team.
• Manage finances, quotations, and risks for projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Proactive problem-solving

Regulatory intelligence

Team leadership

Job description

Job Summary

Kiwa Product Compliance (KPC) have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll take full ownership of both customer and KPC internal projects. From project planning and risk management to finance and project execution, you'll oversee every stage to ensure successful delivery. This position is based at our Aylesbury office, with hybrid working available after a period of office-based training.

About the role

• Lead projects and teams, ensuring KPC metrics are met, risks are mitigated, and delivery stays on time and within budget.
• Maintain strong communication, leading customer interactions and stakeholder updates.
• Lead and manage research projects, maintaining databases and identifying business opportunities.
• Develop project management resources and mentor the team, strengthening project management expertise.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory intelligence developments pertaining to assigned customers and manage projects arising from regulatory developments.

Project Management

• Overall management of projects from planning to completion, using KPC software.
• Verify accuracy of project scope in KPC custom project software (when threshold is met).
• Manage quotations, finances, and risks, including overspend, cancellations, and WIP.
• Proactively drive success, motivating teams and providing regular progress updates.

Do you have what it takes?

• Experience of international Type Approval and certification schemes is desirable.
• Experience working within the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry is desirable.
• Ability to take sole responsibility for assigned customer project portfolios.
• Excellent planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant experience of balancing the needs of customers, shareholders and colleagues.
• Proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills.
• Exceptional communication, leadership and interpersonal skills at all levels.

What can you expect from us in return?

• Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Generous Annual Leave - Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, first 6 weeks office-based followed by hybrid working (2 days in the office per week).
• Enhanced Family Leave - Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Milestone Rewards - paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance - 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service - Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers - Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack - Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you\'ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at [e-mail].