Project Co-ordinator

Project Co-ordinator - Manager Designate
Corby
Hours - Monday to Friday full time
Salary - circa £30k

An established, family-owned international manufacturing business is seeking a Project Co-ordinator (Manager Designate) to join its growing Contract Manufacturing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded individual looking to develop a career across project management, manufacturing, commercial analysis and general business operations.

Working closely with the Contract Manufacturing Director, you will take responsibility for coordinating a variety of bespoke and ongoing projects, ensuring they are effectively managed and delivered against agreed objectives.

The role would suit a Business or Engineering graduate with some workplace experience who is keen to develop their commercial and project management career within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Projects will vary depending on business requirements and may include:

New product introductions
Product range rationalisation
Product margin optimisation
Stock management
Customer introductions
Customer service agreements
Pricing analysis
Sales and profit analysis
Regulatory and certification projects
Coordinating projects from initial requirements through to successful delivery
Gathering, analysing and presenting commercial and operational data
Working with internal departments, customers and suppliers to keep projects on track
Supporting the identification of opportunities to improve processes, margins and commercial performanceAbout You

We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and analytical, with the confidence to work across different departments and communicate with a range of stakeholders.

You will ideally have:

A degree in Business, Engineering or a related discipline
Around 1–2 years' workplace experience, or equivalent relevant experience
Experience within a manufacturing environment and an understanding of related processes
Strong numerical and analytical ability
Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
An understanding of financial and budget considerations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisation and project coordination skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
A proactive and flexible approach
The willingness and ability to learn new skills quicklyWhy Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a growing organisation and develop broad commercial experience across project management, manufacturing, finance, customer relationships, data analysis and business operations.

There is genuine scope for personal and professional development, with the position offering a pathway toward broader management responsibility.

Benefits
Competitive salary based on relevant experience
Discretionary annual performance-related bonus
Commitment to personal and professional development
28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
Holiday entitlement increasing by one day per year of service, up to 33 days
Competitive contributory pension scheme, with employer contribution up to 5%
Regular initiatives supporting employee wellbeing, local communities and the environmentInterested?

If you're an ambitious graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career within commercial project management and manufacturing, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV for a confidential conversation about the opportunity