Project Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Are you a dynamic and experienced project leader ready to make an impact in a role where every project you lead brings beloved brands and immersive experiences to life?

You will lead cross‑functional teams, mentor project members and drive excellence in every project breakthrough. Balancing agile and waterfall methodologies, you’ll adapt your approach to optimize efficiency and maintain project momentum.

This role sits in London, UK and we offer a hybrid working week arrangement called Best of Both, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days work‑from‑home.

Please note that no relocation assistance is offered for this position.

• Lead the full project lifecycle for complex initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered in line with strategic objectives and expectations from partners.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams within LEGO Brand Parks & Experiences, the wider LEGO Group and Merlin Entertainments to ensure seamless integration and execution of project deliverables.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to project team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Manage project progression proactively, identifying and addressing challenges to maintain momentum and ensure successful outcomes.
• Balance the use of agile and waterfall project management methodologies to optimize efficiency and adaptability in project execution.
• Uphold responsibility for the quality delivery of projects, serving as a key figure in managing complexity and ensuring project excellence.
• Establish and run project planning and prioritisation for key areas of the business, ensuring a balance between resources and demand.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, problem‑solving and team engagement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and practices in project management to continually enhance the capabilities of the LEGO Brand Parks & Experiences team.

In this role you’ll be a key driver of success within the LEGO Brand Parks & Experiences Team, leading complex high‑impact projects from conception to delivery. This position requires a highly skilled professional adept at managing multifaceted projects across Experience Design, Retail Brand, Marketing and Digital. Working closely with partners across the LEGO Brand Parks & Experiences team, the broader LEGO Group and Merlin Entertainments, you’ll report directly to the Head of Business Transformation.

• Educational background in Business Administration, Project Management or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in project management, particularly within entertainment, retail or marketing sectors.
• Experience leading cross‑functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Advanced problem‑solving abilities and a strategic approach focused on delivering results.
• Exceptional leadership and organisational skills with the ability to drive projects to completion in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills capable of articulating complex ideas and engaging with partners at all levels.

• Digital Marketing
• Marketing
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss
• Analysis Skills
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Market Research
• Project Management
• Product Management
• P&L Management
• Product Development
• Branding

• Family Care Leave – enhanced paid leave options for important times.
• Insurances – all colleagues are covered by life and disability insurance.
• Wellbeing – resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing, with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.
• Colleague Discount – from day 1 you qualify for a generous discount.
• Bonus – you’ll be rewarded through a bonus scheme when goals are reached and if eligible.
• Workplace – you’ll be assigned a primary workplace location (office, store or factory). Our hybrid policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group where everyone feels safe, valued and belongs.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

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Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1