Project Manager

£45,000 to £50,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits.

Fixed term contract - maternity leave

Our reputation as the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler speaks for itself. Every day, we serve more than 22,000 customers from 34 distribution centres across the country. Behind every nightly miracle is a team of dedicated people carrying out more roles than you realise – we’re the unseen force that delivers. So when we say we’re excited for what the future holds for our customers and colleagues, you can trust we’re as good as our word.

Reporting to the Programme Office Manager, the Central Change team is responsible for our project management/governance methodology and provides project management for the organisation’s large, complex and cross functional projects. Additionally, the Central Change team is responsible for maintaining the organisation’s portfolio of projects, and provides facilitation and support to the business on prioritisation.

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance and 5% match pension but you’ll also have access to:

• Company bonus
• Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
• 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
• 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
• Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

About you

• Programme management experience
• Ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions under pressure
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Excellent leadership and team management skills whilst balancing constructive challenge with psychological safety
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external vendors/partners
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills through relevant written, verbal or visual channels
• Proven ability to anticipate and mitigate issues that may impact on your project
• Highly organised with strong time-management skills 
• Project Management certifications preferred but not essential (APM, Prince2, PMI or equivalent)

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

A career with us is a career filled with people, pride, and passion. We rely on each other to get the job done, and we deliver what we say we will. Let’s see if we can rely on you, too. Apply now.