Great opportunity for a recent graduate to join our Group IT Team based in Hull. As a Graduate Project Manager, you’ll have the chance to work with some great food businesses, delivering IT and digital transformation projects.
The Role Of Graduate Project Manager
You’ll start out shadowing a Project Manager, working with them and learning from them before beginning to work on your own small projects. As your skills develop, you\'ll lead increasingly larger and more complex projects. You will complete development programmes to learn about the industry, project management, and the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for leadership. You’ll also have opportunities to gain industry qualifications such as PRINCE2 Agile and Scrum, or complete a project management apprenticeship.
About You
Graduate Project Manager skills include:
- A genuine interest in IT, technology, and project management
- A recent graduate with a degree in any subject
- Flexibility to occasionally travel across the UK
- Enthusiasm to learn and develop
- Initiative and curiosity
We’re looking for inquisitive self-starters with a strong work ethic and confidence to communicate clearly across all levels of the business. You should also bring:
- Attention to detail and a calm, problem-solving mindset
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Team spirit, resilience, and adaptability
- Empathy and the ability to support and motivate others
If successful, interviews will take place on 2nd July at The Riverside Building in Hessle near Hull.
You’ll receive a salary of £26,000 – £28,000, along with benefits such as:
- 6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks with 5 years’ service
- Stakeholder pension with employer contributions
- Online benefits portal with discounts from over 900 retailers
- Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Line and 24/7 GP access, online fitness classes, and financial advice resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support grants for colleagues’ children attending university
- Grants for sports teams
- Opportunities to attend events like charity challenges, football tournaments, and bake-offs
Who We Are
William Jackson Food Group is a family-owned food business established in 1851. Our group includes six food companies: Abel & Cole, Belazu, Miso Tasty, Wellocks, Jackson’s Bakery, and Lottie Shaws. We value our people, work with customers and suppliers, and care for the environment. Our family values and commitment to our staff are integral to our culture, as recognized in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
We promote diversity and encourage everyone to be themselves and develop their talents. We expect all colleagues to foster a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying, where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.
If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you can do much of what we’re looking for, but aren’t 100% sure, we encourage you to apply. Good luck!
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