Project Manager

Bedfont Scientific Ltd; Lenham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead projects from scope definition to execution. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, utilizing project management tools, and ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience in project management and a qualification in Prince2 or equivalent. This position offers hybrid working options and is based in Harrietsham, Kent.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Social events

Well-being garden and room

Annual optical allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Qualification in Prince2 Project Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years Project Management experience.
• Experience in a medical device or hardware manufacturing environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the definition of project scope and deliverables.
• Develop work packages and project plans.
• Manage and coordinate project resource allocation.

Skills

Clear and confident communicator

Ability to influence stakeholders

Negotiation & facilitation skills

Critical thinking & structured problem-solving

Strong knowledge of project planning tools

High attention to detail

Education

Qualification in Prince2 Project Management or equivalent

Minimum of 2 years Project Management experience

Tools

Wrike

M365

Job description

Salary Range

38,000 to £45,000

Location

Harrietsham, Kent

Application and Interviews

The job advert closes on the 25th January 2026, with 1st stage telephone interviews and second stage face‑to‑face interviews scheduled to be held during the first two weeks of February 2025.

Hybrid Working Opportunity

This role is eligible for the hybrid working benefit, requiring the successful candidate to attend our Harrietsham office three days per week, with the flexibility to work from home up to two days a week once deemed competent to work independently and in line with the business needs. Applicants must be UK‑based and live within a practical commutable distance of our office. Hybrid working is a benefit at Bedfont and not a contractual term.

The Story

Established in 1976, Bedfont is an award‑winning medical technology company based in Harrietsham, Kent. Its breath analysis medical devices are exported globally thanks to its network of carefully selected distributors.

The Challenge

Healthcare is evolving and the market for breath analysis monitors is expanding. Bedfont are looking for hard‑working, like‑minded, and passionate individuals to join the Bedfont Family to help achieve its goal of innovating healthcare worldwide.

The Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Social events
• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised health checks
• Well‑being warriors
• Well‑being garden and room
• Annual optical allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Rewards app
• Referral bonus
• Charity days
• Home office setup allowance
• Employee awards
• Free on‑site parking
• Training & development opportunities
• Free uniform
• Subsidised Celler8 device
• Subsidised kids club
• Time in service annual leave bonus
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Your Mission

The Project Manager will lead projects end‑to‑end defining scope, goals and deliverables in line with design‑control procedures; building detailed plans and work packages; and aligning resources. They will coordinate stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Clinical, R&D and Regulatory, run the stage‑gate process and design reviews, and drive quality to Company standards. Day to day, they will track deliverables with appropriate tools, manage risks, oversee suppliers and any outsourced manufacturing for key projects, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery to specification and customer/marketing requirements. The role includes providing clear status reports and recommendations to the Project Management team and wider stakeholders, anticipating and responding to change throughout execution.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the definition of project scope. Define milestones and deliverables in accordance with design‑control procedures and user needs.
• Develop work packages and project plans to achieve each project stage and desired outcomes.
• Manage and coordinate project resource allocation to ensure projects align and support the overall Programme.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient project delivery and compliance with product quality and company standards.
• Manage risk and issues that occur during project lifecycle.
• Coordinate design reviews to ensure products are designed and engineered to specification.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver according to deadlines, budget and quality requirements.
• Track and manage project deliverables using appropriate project management tools.
• Manage day‑to‑day operational aspects of projects.
• Coordinate suppliers on outsourced manufacturing processes, goods and services for projects.
• Provide clear status reports and recommendations to the Project Management team and wider stakeholders, anticipating and responding to change throughout project lifecycle.
• Ensure project documentation is created, maintained and approved in line with quality system and design history file requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes, tools and governance.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Prince2 Project Management or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years Project Management experience
• Experience in a medical device or hardware manufacturing environment desirable
• Exposure to Wrike desirable

Required Skills

• Clear and confident communicator (written & verbal), able to convey complex ideas simply
• Ability to influence and work with stakeholders of all levels
• Negotiation & facilitation skills to resolve priorities and dependencies
• Critical thinking & structured problem‑solving and able to drive decisions with data
• Strong knowledge of project and planning tools / software as well as collaboration suites such as M365
• High attention to detail with sound commercial awareness
• Decisive with good judgement, knowing when to elevate

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within a production industry
• A good understanding of ISO 13485 processes

In addition, employees may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required of them. In these circumstances training will be given where it is considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bedfont Scientific Ltd. does not and will not discriminate in the recruitment or managing of staff on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and more. We are an equal opportunity employer and Bedfont regards every employee as a member of the Bedfont family and is committed to providing a fair, safe, diverse and welcoming atmosphere. Our application process has been designed so that everyone is able to demonstrate their skills and how they meet the criteria required for the job advertised. All successful candidates will be subject to a digital ID and DBS check.