Job Description

Company Description

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ......And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).



FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.



We bake our incredible biscuits at eight bakeries across the UK, located at Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley & Dorset and our HQ in St Albans. Together, we employ circa 4,000 amazing colleagues across all our locations.

Whilst we know that we have delicious products we also know that that the key ingredient to our success is our people, and the passion we have for our brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox's or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We knead people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.



We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that feels empowered to build a fulfilling and successful career. By embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) we create a supportive environment for people to thrive and strive to have more positive impact.



We understand that having formal and on-the-job learning opportunities is key to our colleagues' professional and personal growth. We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn from each other and grow through a variety of learning experiences.



Our colleagues make our business special. With strong community values, we believe FBC UK is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being authentic, entrepreneurial and supporting each other whilst meeting our business goals.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the team here at FBC UK on a 12 month FTC to effectively and professionally project manage allocated projects for FBC brands and the wider Ferrero Ecosytem, to deliver the business strategy and targets.



This role will be responsible for managing allocated projects and programme through cross functional teams across the business, on time, in full and to the agreed costs. This will also include leading the delivery through revised and consistent ways of working as part of the project management function and best practice resulting in excellent execution.

Main Responsibilities

Ensure the team deliver against and champion the ways of workings. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of programmes and projects within your area. Management of programme / project reporting and communication across the business. Responsible for prioritisation, resourcing, resolution / escalation of issues for projects allocated to the branded team. Providing progress reviews, early identification of problems and solutions. Provide direction and support to the team. Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and timelines Lead cross-functional teams to deliver against key product and pack change projects of high complexity Disciplined project management approach to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation. Plan and schedule programme and project timelines, tracking of project deliverables and quality assurance to agreed action standards. Identify and mitigate project risks and issues Ensure flow of communications to key stakeholders. Champion Stage Gate process

Who we are looking for

Degree educated or equivalent experience Project Management qualification desirable (or at least 5 years in an FMCG PM role) Relevant project management experience gained within an FMCG manufacturing business. Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, cross functional, key business projects or initiatives. Excel, Database and MS Project (or equivalent) experience Strong project management skills. Strong leadership skills. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills High attention to detail and able to see the bigger picture. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Commercially astute. Excellent inter-personal skills. Negotiation skills. Resilient. Strategic thinker. Excellent organisation skills. Decision Maker. Adaptable & Tenacious

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.