Special Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A wine discovery company is hiring a Special Project Manager to drive growth initiatives and oversee projects across various departments. The role is remote with an expectation to meet weekly in Reading, offering a salary range of £40,000 to £45,000. Ideal candidates will have project management experience and excel in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Free Good Pair Days Wine Subscription

MacBook Air

20 Days Annual Leave + 8 Public Holidays

5% Employer Pension Contribution

Up to 20 Days Work From Abroad

A Role With Real Impact, Visibility, and Variety

Qualifications

• Proven project or operations management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferably 3+ years in project delivery.
• Experience with remote teams or multi-time zone businesses is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the COO's Second In Command.
• Drive key cross-departmental initiatives.
• Champion clear communication and project transparency company-wide.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong initiative

Proficient communicator

Data analysis skills

Tools

Notion

Slack

Job description

Overview

Special Project Manager (Reporting to COO)

Location: Remote (Reading Based) Expectation to meet once a week in Reading.

Salary: £40,000-£45,000

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

At Good Pair Days, we’ve been redefining how people discover and enjoy wine at home across Australia and the UK. As we continue to grow, we’re hiring a Special Project Manager to drive our growth projects — powering execution, accelerating outcomes, and turning great ideas into real results. We’re an ambitious team and this role is suited for those with experience in a startup environment and willing to operate outside of a typical job description. Ideally, we are looking for someone who thrives in high-growth environments, connects strategy to action, and makes things happen. You will work with the COO and not limited to just one department. As a result you will complete projects across Operations, Marketing, Customer Service, Procurement, Wine, Tech and Retail Stores.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the COO's 2IC (Second In Command).
• Work with the COO to deliver projects across the company, translating goals into streamlined delivery.
• Drive key cross-departmental initiatives — including operational excellence, AI implementation, and expansion initiatives.
• Deliver continuous improvement projects, cost-saving measures and efficiency enhancements within the company.
• Work with external third parties, internal stakeholders and colleagues to deliver each project.
• Champion clear communication and project transparency company-wide
• Flex your hours occasionally to connect with our Australian team - occasional late night calls.

What You Bring

• Proven project or operations management experience in a fast-paced environment
• Preferably 3+ years in project delivery.
• Strong initiative and proactive ownership — you anticipate needs before they arise
• A confident communicator who keeps things moving and people motivated (we use Notion and Slack).
• Experience with remote teams or multi-time zone businesses is a big plus
• Experienced with creating business cases and analysing data to make decisions
• No requirement to have specific wine knowledge.

Example Projects

• Launching our first UK Wine Retail Store & Bar (London)
• Integrating AI into all aspects of the business
• International Expansion into the Netherlands
• Rolling out our own fleet of delivery vans in the UK and Australia
• Acquiring and relocating to a new warehouse in Sydney

What You’ll Get

• £40,000 - £45,000 Annual Salary
• Free Good Pair Days Wine Subscription
• MacBook Air
• 20 Days Annual Leave + 8 Public Holidays
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Up to 20 Days Work From Abroad
• A Role With Real Impact, Visibility, and Variety

Good To Know

• You’ll report to the COO, based in Reading. Expectation to meet in person once per week.
• Warehouse team are based in Stoke-on-Trent and Sydney.
• Multi-time zone team, flexibility is key. We do have some calls in the evening to accommodate Australia.

Application Process

• Online Application & Cover Letter (Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed)
• A maximum of one page outlining why you would make a good fit for this role. Email to [e-mail] with the Subject Header “Special Projects Manager Application”.
• Interview with the COO (45-60 Minutes)
• Second Stage Interview (45 -60 Minutes)
• Final Interview with CEO/Owner (20-30 Minutes)