Project Manager

LIDL; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in the UK is seeking a Senior Consultant to manage the packaging design lifecycle. Responsibilities include overseeing design briefs, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring brand alignment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, as well as experience in brand strategy within the FMCG sector. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and an array of benefits to support a work-life balance.

Benefits

Up to 35 days holiday

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Sabbatical

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Restaurant

Qualifications

• Significant experience in brand strategy and design management.
• Skilled at building consensus within project and design teams.
• Creative flair with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of packaging design lifecycle.
• Collaboration with key stakeholders on projects.
• Creation of guidelines in your area of responsibility.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Time management

Proactive approach

FMCG sector experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Title

Senior Consultant (per Lidl internal structures)

Responsibilities

• End to end management of the packaging design lifecycle
• Liase with key stakeholders to collate briefs and ensure alignment on national and international packaging projects
• Oversee processes with key stakeholders to ensure smooth handovers
• Present status updates to senior stakeholders
• Prepare and present design briefs and market insights for brand and individual product design
• Act as a brand guardian for a portfolio of own-label brands, instigate and maintain packaging design guidelines and ensure that these align with the wider Brand and Customer teams vision and strategy for our own-label brands
• Instigate the creation and updating of internal guidelines in your area of responsibility (e.g. process guidelines, CSR topics, etc.)

Our Packaging Management team buzzes with activity all day long. Youll join an atmosphere where people thrive on the fast pace of the retail sector. You will be responsible for the strategic development of the brands portfolio and to derive packaging designs while you collaborate closely with suppliers, the packaging management team, buyers and external agencies. With your high standards, exceptional organisational skills, and impeccable attention to detail you will play a key role in supporting the performance of your department. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, creative flair, and excellent multi-tasking & administration skills. Proven Brand Strategy and design management experience in a multi-national environment preferably in the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and build consensus both within a project team and design team
• Ability to work both in a team and independently
• Highly organised and skilled at managing their own time and workload
• Able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive
• Confident with a firm yet professional manner
• Solutions driven
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• German language would be advantageous but not essential

Working Model

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state‑of‑the‑art office, where you can enjoy an on‑site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, youll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

Benefits and Compensation

57,200–79,200 per annum | 35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave | Sabbatical | Pension scheme | Additional 10% non‑contractual London weighting | Plus, more of the perks you deserve.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.