Project Development Manager

Birmingham | Circa £28,000 dependent on experience

Employer: Cookson Precious Metals Ltd
Sector/Specialism: Manufacturing & Production

Project Development Manager
Birmingham

About Us

We are Cooksongold, and we’ve been proudly supporting jewellers across the country since 1918, with everything from precious metals to jewellery tools. We form part of the Heimerle + Meule Group, one of Europe's largest refiners and processors of precious metals.

Based in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter we are a friendly, well-established but growing business of 280 employees. We are currently looking to recruit a Project Development Manager to join our Product Management team.

With almost 60% of employees having worked at Cooksongold for over 5 years, why not come and join the team?

What you’ll be doing:

As a Project Development Manager you will be reporting directly to the Head of Product Management, researching reviewing presenting and planning specific product and service propositions - including projects like implementing branded packaging, personalisation service and reviewing r&d for in- house ranges.

Your duties will include but not limited to:

- Researching agreed concepts and initiatives
- Overseeing/Co-ordinating the launch and implementation of agreed development
- Identify new opportunities for the business by conducting research and networking
- Interpreting data from various sources
- Draw up and present business and financial proposals
- Designing and implementing development projects
- Co- ordinate the implementation of agreed concepts

What you’ll need to bring to the show:

- Degree in a relevant subject
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Track record of insight led concept/project launches
- Ability to link insights to strategy
- Great organisation skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure
- Team Spirit - you’ll need to be prepared to get involved in whatever it takes to get the job done.

What we can offer you in return:

- A salary of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
- An excellent opportunity to build breadth of experience in your field
- Up to 34 days’ paid leave per year (including bank holidays)
- An opportunity to work remotely for part of the week and flexible working hours
- Employee Assistance Programme - with free access to a GP, counselling & legal advice for you and your household
- Interest free loans for travel to work costs (annual travel passes / parking permits)
- A generous Pension Scheme, employee contributions are matched by the company up to 8%.
- Life Assurance up x6 salary
- Hours of Work

Our working week totals 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday. Hours can be flexible but will need to suit business requirements.

What Next?

If you like what you hear and want to join us, we’d love to hear from you. We aim to get back to you within 10 working days.

A basic DBS will be completed by the employer on offer.

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