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 performance

About 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