Project Manager - 2 year FTC

MaxAd Fixed Fee Recruitment; Bury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of textile accessories is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive process transformation. This role involves delivering projects against defined objectives, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing stakeholder expectations. Candidates should have project management experience, strong IT skills, and a degree. The role offers a salary of £48,000 - £58,000 along with excellent benefits including private healthcare and flexible holiday arrangements.

Benefits

22 days holiday (increasing with service)

Birthday day off

Private Healthcare Scheme

4% employer pension contributions

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Modern offices with free parking

Onsite EV charging

Values-led culture

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in project and/or change management.
• Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to motivate teams under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects against defined objectives and scope.
• Coordinate workstreams across multiple teams throughout the project.
• Manage expectations with stakeholders.

Skills

Project and change management experience

Ability to prioritise and manage workload

Active listening and empathetic communication

Proactive under pressure

Stakeholder communication

Motivational leadership

Strong IT skills including MS Office suite

Education

Degree level education

Project Management certification (Prince2, PMI)

Job description

2 year FTC

£48,000 - £58,000 + Superb Benefits

Following continued commercial growth and an exciting business transformation journey, a fantastic, fixed term opportunity now exists for an experienced and forward-thinking Project Manager to join a leading supplier of high-quality textile accessory brands to the B2B personalisation, rebranding and promotional products industry.

Our client has earned a reputation as the go-to name for innovative, rebrandable accessories designed for easy decoration. With over 3,000 SKUs and c.500 styles across headwear, bags, and lifestyle accessories, they are a trusted partner to distributors and re-processors across Europe

Working closely with the Head of PMO and wider project teams, the Project Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering major process and system changes across the organisation. This role will touch almost every part of the business, from early-stage project planning through to supporting people through change.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects against defined objectives and scope, planning key activities, milestones, deliverables, and resource needs
• Co-ordinate workstreams across multiple cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Structure delivery using appropriate project and change management methodologies
• Manage clear and realistic expectations with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and transparency
• Prepare, equip, and support colleagues to adopt new processes, systems, technologies, and ways of working
• Act as a Change Agent to ensure minimal disruption and sustainable adoption across the business
• Focus on the people side of change to maximise engagement, uptake, and long-term success

Skills & Experience

• Experience in project and / or change management roles
• Strong ability to prioritise and manage a dynamic workload
• Excellent active listening skills with an empathetic, adaptable communication style
• Calm, positive, and proactive under pressure; takes ownership of outcomes
• Confident communicating with stakeholders at all organisational levels
• Able to motivate and influence teams to deliver high-quality results in tight timeframes
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office suite
• Degree level education
• Accredited Project Management certification (Prince2, PMI, etc.)

Desirable

• Experience delivering implementation projects (e.g., ERP, CRM, PLM)
• Exposure to AI tools such as ChatGPT or Copilot
• Hands-on involvement in process or systems transformation

This employer genuinely cares about its people, offering a generous, employee-centred package including :

• 22 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Birthday day off
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Modern offices with free parking and onsite EV charging
• A supportive, values-led culture built around Passionate, Progressive, Proud and Together

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and people-focused Project Manager to make a meaningful impact in a successful and expanding business. With transformation at the heart of their strategy, the scope of this role is significant, offering challenge, collaboration, and the chance to shape the future of a leading B2B brand portfolio.

Apply now!