Project Manager - FTC (12 months)

Project Manager - FTC (12 months)

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver business improvement projects and manage risks effectively.
  • Company: Join our Project Management Office at the Chipping Campden site, focusing on non-scientific business needs.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and a generous work-save pension scheme.
  • Other info: This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, requiring on-site presence three days a week.
  • Why this job: Drive meaningful business improvements in a dynamic, change-driven environment.
  • Qualifications: Extensive project management experience with strong stakeholder management and communication skills required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Our support services cover all non-scientific business needs, including: IT, finance, HR, compliance, governance, legal and risk, facilities and engineering, catering, sales, marketing, and scientific affairs.

Are you an experienced Project Manager who enjoys driving change and delivering meaningful business improvements? We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO) based at our Chipping Campden site. This role requires a minimum of three days per week on site, with travel between sites as required.

As a Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering business improvement projects across the 0–36 month plan. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage risk, and ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, timelines, and governance.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

  • Leading and managing cross-functional project teams and stakeholders
  • Developing clear project scopes, workstreams, and deliverables
  • Creating and maintaining detailed project plans and timelines, including critical paths
  • Identifying, managing, and communicating project risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Driving delivery with internal teams and external suppliers
  • Keeping project sponsors and senior leaders informed, supporting key decision‑making
  • Ensuring projects follow the Stage‑Gate process
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of project management ways of working

We’re keen to hear from confident and experienced Project Managers who can influence, challenge, and support teams to deliver change. You’ll be a good fit if you have:

  • Extensive experience in a project management role
  • A proven track record of leading multi‑functional project teams
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience working in evolving or change‑driven environments
  • Excellent planning, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
  • Strong documentation skills and business systems awareness
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

What we offer:

  • Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Buy and sell holiday scheme
  • A generous work‑save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
  • Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
  • Subsidised onsite restaurant

Project Manager - FTC (12 months) employer: Campdenbri

Located in Chipping Campden, we offer a culture focused on work/life balance with early finish Fridays. Employees benefit from a reward platform and a subsidised onsite restaurant, fostering a supportive work environment.

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Contact Details:

Campdenbri Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Project Manager - FTC (12 months)

Project Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Project Planning
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills