Job Introduction
IFS is our core ERP system and a key cornerstone in our ambitious 5 year plan and digitalisation agenda. The IFS Digital Acceleration team is dedicated to optimising the system and delivering transformational business projects. Whether it is reviewing our existing processes, rolling out to our businesses around the world, or implementing new digital solutions to drive our business productivity, there are always multiple complex, cross-functional projects running simultaneously. The opportunity has arisen to lead the growing Project Management team as we accelerate our exciting plans.
Please note that this is a FTC until July 2025.
Main Responsibility
You will work closely with the IFS Digital Acceleration Leader to develop the overall short and medium term plans, and collaborate with leadership team to ensure the best utilisation of our resources. As the scale of our plans increase, so does the need for Project Management support and you will be responsible for building and mentoring the team.
You will also need to lead by example, managing some of the key business projects successfully to conclusion alongside your IFS team colleagues.
Our Ideal Candidate
You will be able to demonstrate a track record of strong collaboration, excellent problem solving, resilience, an entrepreneurial spirit and a solid set of values. Managing complex projects to successful conclusion using repeatable methods is second nature to you, and an enthusiasm for sharing your experience and knowledge with others to help them grow is infectious. A passion for doing the right thing and being part of delivering step changes will mean you fit right in our team.
What we can offer you
- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
- Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
- Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
- Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
- Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.
About William Grant & Sons
A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS
William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.
We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.
At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.
OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY
Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.
William Grant & Sons
