program manager Leeds, England
Job description
Quorn Foods are delighted to be recruiting for a Graduate, Entry-Level Programme Manager to join our commercial team based in Leeds.
The Role
Primarily focused on supporting our Programme Manager in delivering, growth, saving and resilience focused projects which help achieve business goals and targets, you will help coordinate various projects, monitor their progress and report on results.
You will also be responsible for managing a small number of projects within the overall portfolio and deliver these by managing cross-functional teams from project approval to product launch, using the stage-gate process framework.
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to develop a career within one of the UK's most recognisable food brands and the category leader in meat-free. You will be working closely with and learning from a best-in-class team and joining a business with a strong purpose and ambition driven by its people and passionate consumer base.
The positions will be based from our Leeds office circa 2-3 days per week.
The successful applicant will have:
- Recent graduate with a desire to build a career in project/programme management
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- If possible, demonstrate some initial background in project management or knowledge of project management methodologies
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
- A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!
Together with offering the opportunity to develop within a growing sustainable business we also offer:
- A Competitive Salary
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Generous Pension Scheme and Life Insurance Options
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff Shop
To apply for this vacancy, please apply below. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Us
Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.
At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.
It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.
We are committed to four core values which make us who we are. We are ‘Stronger Together’, we aim to ‘Make Lives Better’, we ‘ Think Big & Act With Courage’ and we ‘Strive To Be The Best’.
Quorn is committed to promoting diversity across our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture.
Our backgrounds, experiences and ideas are all valued so we can foster an environment where our differences make us ‘Stronger Together’.
All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.
