Project Manager (DRF)

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Hybrid working structure

Holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Training sponsorship

Professional membership

Staff recognition awards

Referral scheme

Job summary

TVS Supply Chain Solutions seeks a Project Manager to join the Defence Food Team and lead analysis, development, and implementation of the Defence Requirement for Food (DRF). You will translate DRF into deliverable plans, working with technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders to assess impacts and deliver changes across food ranges.

The role uses structured project management to ensure DRF is implemented effectively, delivering compliant, fit-for-purpose food solutions for defence

Qualifications

• Qualified in a project management discipline – APM/PRINCE2 or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience and success in project management.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet business-critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project to deliver a plan to implement the Defence Requirement for Food across Team LEIDOS Defence Food Contracts.
• Develop project plans for DRF analysis and options for implementation phases with stakeholder buy-in.
• Project manage the implementation of the DRF across existing food ranges within UK Defence.
• Provide management information on DRF analysis and implementation for senior stakeholders.

Skills

APM/PRINCE2

Project management

Attention to detail

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Databases

Job description

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The Project Manager will join the Defence Food Team to lead the analysis, development, and implementation of the Defence Requirement for Food (DRF), ensuring all food provision meets the required standards for quality, safety, nutrition, operational suitability, and value for money across defence contracts.

The role will translate the DRF into practical, deliverable plans, working cross-functionally with technical, commercial, and operational stakeholders to assess impacts, define optimal implementation approaches, and successfully deliver changes across affected food ranges.

Through structured project management and stakeholder engagement, the role will ensure that the DRF is implemented effectively, delivering consistent, compliant, and fit-for-purpose food solutions that meet the needs of defence customers. This is a 2 year Fixed Term Contract.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a project to deliver a plan to implement the Defence Requirement for Food across Team LEIDOS Defence Food Contracts
• Work with the DRF Technologist to:
  • Undertake a detailed review of the DRF to ensure a full understanding of all deliverables.
  • Develop project plans for DRF analysis, detailing which activities are to take place in which order and anticipated durations for analysis activity.
  • To develop project plans for the options for the Implementation phases of the DRF ensuring stakeholder buy-in and support.
  • To identify resource and timeline implications for each option presented.
  • Produce project documents, such as project management plans, risk assessments and registers, breakdown structures, stakeholder matrices and stakeholder management plan.
  • Deliver project briefs to stakeholders and Directors as required.
  • To provide project information to the Food Programme Manager as required.
• On completion of the analysis phase, to progress implementation of the plan:
  • Work with the DRF Food technologist to coordinate analysis activity.
  • Work with the DRF Food technologist to provide analysis of the impact on each Food Range impacted by the DRF.
  • Provide recommendations on most cost and time effective analysis and implementation options.
  • Project manage the implementation of the DRF across existing food ranges within UK Defence.
  • Define and produce management information on DRF analysis and implementation for senior stakeholders on a routine basis.
• Identify and present efficiency opportunities as identified.
• When required, to work with the DRF Food Technologist to arrange and manage food selection panels and range reviews with suppliers and customers in accordance with relevant Contract Terms and Conditions in order to taste and select existing and new products for potential inclusion in ranges.
• Support strategic supplier negotiations as required and contribute to regular contractor reviews as required.
• Attend relevant supplier and customer meetings as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified in a project management discipline – APM/PRINCE2 or equivalent.
• Demonstratable experience and success in project management.
• Knowledge of Government Buying Standards for Food would be beneficial but not essential.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet business critical deadlines through systematic organisation of priorities.
• Proficient in the use of MS Project, Microsoft Word, Excel and databases.

In return, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include:

• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays (of which 5 can be taken flexibly throughout the year)
• Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
• Established hybrid working structure
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:
  • Virtual GP consultations and second opinions
  • Mental health support and counselling
  • Online physiotherapy
  • Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support
  • Wellbeing and healthy living support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
• Pass scheme (£100 per year to undertake training of your choice)
• Quarterly employee recognition awards
• Employee referral scheme with financial reward
• Benefits hub with employee retail discounts
• Early finish Fridays

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.

Job Location

Bristol