Project Coordinator - 18-month contract
Salary: up to £34,000 DoE
Hybrid working - 2 days in office (potential to change)
We are excited to be recruiting for a Project Coordinator on behalf of a large grocery retailer in Leeds Centre. An 18-month contract, the role offers variety, from supporting large-scale brand products and packaging redesigns to implementing legislative changes and managing standard range updates throughout the year.
As a Project Coordinator within food and non-edible grocery, you will be responsible for driving projects through an established process, managing critical paths across internal systems. You’ll be required to work with a large number of stakeholders, including internal teams and external suppliers such as design, and artwork agency partners. You will be a fundamental part of bringing the company’s products to life for our customers.
Key responsibilities
*Delivering own-label product and packaging activity to agreed timelines
*Managing projects against a defined brand critical path and maintaining clear project status reporting
*Leading weekly project meetings to ensure milestones are achieved and timelines protected
*Championing brand processes, ensuring compliance and supporting training where required
*Managing Natashas Law projects ensuring accurate implementation and supporting with training stakeholders in this area.
*Supporting with RRP ’Retail Ready Packaging’, supporting our artwork agency and driving brand consistency.
*Ensuring projects are compliant with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice.
*Working closely with external agency partners, challenging performance and ensuring a high level of service
Skills and experience required:
*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
*Strong team player with the confidence to hold others to account
*Highly organised, with experience managing complex critical paths
*Proven ability to influence, manage and motivate stakeholders
*Strong Excel skills
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
*Confident problem-solver with strong prioritisation skills