R&D Project Coordinator — Drive FMCG Innovation (2‑Year FTC)

Church & Dwight; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods firm is seeking a Project Coordinator for their R&D team in Folkestone on a 2-year fixed term contract. The role involves project planning, supporting R&D activities, and ensuring collaboration across teams. Candidates should have 1-2 years of project support experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft software. Benefits include competitive pay, 24 annual leave days, and a pension plan.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension matched up to 9%

Annual performance-related bonus

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan membership

Qualifications

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are met.
• Flexibility in work hours and ability to travel across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, tracking progress, and preparing reports.
• Assist with tests and trials for packaging and process development.
• Participate in meetings to align teams and project goals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Influencing skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft software

Education

Internship or 1–2 years in project support role

Exposure to FMCG product development

Job description

A leading consumer goods firm is seeking a Project Coordinator for their R&D team in Folkestone on a 2-year fixed term contract. The role involves project planning, supporting R&D activities, and ensuring collaboration across teams. Candidates should have 1-2 years of project support experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft software. Benefits include competitive pay, 24 annual leave days, and a pension plan.