Project Planner

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.

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

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

• 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