Project Manager

Taylor McKenzie Research; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A market research firm based in Glasgow is seeking a full-time Project Manager to oversee multiple recruitment and fieldwork projects. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. A competitive salary of ~£27k annually plus benefits such as private medical insurance, training development, and team events is offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Career development training

Holiday bonus

Volunteering opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities to travel

Regular team events

Staff drinks and snacks

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising with clients and participants.
• Experience working on multiple projects at once is crucial.
• Ability to remain organized and productive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple recruitment and fieldwork projects.
• Liaise with clients to understand their project needs.
• Organize projects to reduce client stress.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Confidence in using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Numerate and confident with Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a full-time team member to join our fieldwork team as a Project Manager.

At Taylor McKenzie we spend a lot of time talking to clients, participants, local recruiters and colleagues; excellent communication skills and telephone experience are essential. We are looking for a hard worker who is organised and good at multi-tasking. Full details on the role can be found below.

Details

Job title: Project Manager

Salary: ~£27k per year plus private medical insurance

Working hours: 9.00am until 5.00pm (Full time position)

Location: Glasgow City Centre

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple recruitment & fieldwork projects across the UK, Europe & USA
• Liaising with clients to understand their brief and ensure we find the best possible candidates to take part in their research projects
• Making market research easy! Taking potential stress away from clients by organising projects for them
• Building relationships with local recruiters & clients
• Contributing to team goals, special projects and database development

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and confident.
• Experience working on 10 or more projects at once.
• Being methodical, ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Numerate and confident with Microsoft Excel.
• Articulate, with excellent communication skills - both written & verbal.
• Confidence in using Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and be a trusted team member.
• Organised, productive, and able to work to strict deadlines.
• Quality conscious with a high attention to detail.
• A friendly team player.

Benefits

After a 3 month trial period, the successful candidate would be eligible for several benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• Full contract including defined contribution pension scheme
• Career Development; all relevant training courses are paid for by TMcK
• Holiday bonus over Christmas (~4 extra days of annual leave per year)
• Volunteering opportunities
• We are part of the Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunities to travel
• Regular team events
• Regular team lunches & staff drinks
• Staff drinks and snacks cupboard
• Recently renovated Bar room with pool table

About us

We are a Strategic Insight & Market Research service provider based in Scotland

Market researchers, creative agencies, businesses, local authorities, consultants and start-ups have put their trust in our range of market research services and expertise since 2001; something we are very proud of.

We have built our business around always providing a professional, collaborative and friendly service. We have offices in Central Glasgow and a fantastic network of market research partners around the globe.

If you would like to apply for this role then please send a CV and covering email to [e-mail]