Overview

Salary: Competitive Salary with bonus, pension plan and private healthcare

Shift hours: Full Time

Project Manager

Location: Chertsey
Reports to: Integration & Change Director
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Drive Transformation. Deliver Growth.

Are you a dynamic project manager ready to lead impactful change in one of the UK’s leading procurement organisations? At Foodbuy, we’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Integration & Change team, supporting exciting growth and integration initiatives that shape the future of our business.

About Foodbuy

Foodbuy is the procurement arm of Compass Group UK & Ireland, managing over £2bn in annual spend across food and non-food categories – with ambitious plans to grow by another £1bn in the coming years. With a track record of acquiring multiple purchasing organisations, we’re driving transformation at pace, and our project managers play a critical role in ensuring success.

What You’ll Do

As Project Manager, you’ll lead end-to-end project workstreams across Foodbuy’s transformation and integration programmes. You’ll:

  • Plan, manage, and deliver projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

  • Monitor performance, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions.

  • Produce clear and actionable reporting on deliverables, milestones, and progress.

  • Foster collaboration across cross-functional workstreams, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

  • Maintain complete and accurate project documentation using tools such as Smartsheet, Trello, and Microsoft Office.

  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, managing concerns and engaging them in key decisions.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of project methodologies and governance.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, organised project professional who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments. You’ll bring:

  • Proven experience in leading transformation or integration projects.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence at all levels.

  • Analytical and problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

  • Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2, Waterfall) and tools (MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Trello).

  • A structured approach to planning, prioritisation, and decision-making under pressure.

  • Relevant certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, CAPM) or commitment to ongoing professional development.

Why Join Us?

At Foodbuy, you’ll be part of a team that drives meaningful change in a FTSE 100 organisation. You’ll work on high-profile projects that deliver value, efficiency, and innovation across the business – while developing your skills and career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Reference: compass/TP/1545152/198479

Location: Chertsey

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