Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK organisation for a Project Planner to join a busy and collaborative brand delivery team on a 14-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in bringing products and packaging to market, managing multiple projects from concept through to launch. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will coordinate activity across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring projects remain on track and critical milestones are achieved.

No two days are the same. You could be supporting a major brand refresh, implementing legislative changes, or coordinating product and packaging updates across multiple categories.

The Role

As Project Planner, you will be responsible for managing project timelines and critical paths, ensuring delivery deadlines are met while maintaining high standards throughout the process.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing projects through established project and brand delivery processes

Driving critical paths and monitoring project progress

Facilitating regular project meetings with stakeholders

Tracking milestones and proactively resolving potential delays

Building strong relationships with internal teams and external agency partners

Ensuring governance, compliance, and process standards are followed

Supporting and training colleagues on project processes and best practices

Championing continuous improvement and effective ways of working

About You

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders.

You will ideally have:

Experience managing projects, timelines, or critical paths

Strong organisational and planning skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

The confidence to challenge and influence where required

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach

Good Excel skills

The ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple deadlines

A collaborative, team-focused mindset

A positive, can-do attitude

What's on Offer

Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to work on high-profile product and brand projects

Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and business functions

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Valuable experience within a leading UK business