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Junior Project Manager

Location LU5 5BQ
Discipline Project Management
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Overall Purpose of the Role

The Junior Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering cross-functional projects that support Helapet’s business objectives, with a particular focus on the sourcing, development, validation and launch of new medical devices, healthcare products and environmentally responsible materials.

Working within the Sales and Marketing team, the role will manage projects from initial concept and business need through to implementation, handover and post-launch review. The Junior Project Manager will coordinate activity across Sales, Marketing, Quality, Operations and other business functions, while maintaining clear project plans, responsibilities, timescales, risks and stakeholder communication.

A key part of the role is the coordination of new products for the Helapet portfolio. This includes gathering market requirements, supporting concept development and testing, sourcing products, materials and prototypes, coordinating specifications and validation activities, working with suppliers, and providing the technical information required for a successful market launch.

The role will suit a proactive and detail-focused individual who can combine effective project management with practical involvement in product development and introduction. The postholder will communicate confidently with colleagues, suppliers, customers and senior management and will help ensure projects are delivered to the required quality, cost and timescale.

We are looking for applicants with a life science, healthcare or engineering based degree or similar level of qualification who have a desire to develop their project management skills in the Medical Device industry. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and will be self-motivated, proactive and ambitious, with a willingness to learn and develop their project management knowledge and capabilities.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage and deliver assigned projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring objectives, scope, deliverables, responsibilities, timescales and success measures are clearly defined.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, action logs, risk and issue records, and other appropriate project documentation.
  • Coordinate cross-functional project teams and ensure actions, dependencies and decisions are followed through in a timely manner.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks or delays, and escalate matters where additional support or decisions are required.
  • Provide clear and regular project updates to stakeholders and senior management, including progress against milestones, risks, costs and next steps.
  • Coordinate the sourcing, development and introduction of new medical devices and healthcare products into the Helapet portfolio.
  • Support concept generation, product evaluation and user testing, ensuring feedback is documented and incorporated into project decisions where appropriate.
  • Source products, raw materials, packaging, samples and prototypes for technical and market evaluation.
  • Coordinate the preparation, review and approval of product, raw material and finished product specifications.
  • Support product design and development activities, including the definition of design requirements and consideration of cost-effective manufacture.
  • Coordinate product validation and supporting documentation in collaboration with Quality and other relevant functions.
  • Liaise with suppliers on technical, quality, commercial and project-related matters, ensuring agreed actions and information are progressed.
  • Provide Marketing with accurate technical product information and coordinate the handover of approved products for launch.
  • Ensure projects are completed in accordance with the company Quality System, health and safety requirements, applicable policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate, controlled and accessible project records and ensure project documentation is completed at each appropriate stage.
  • Lead project reviews and capture lessons learned, using these to improve future project delivery and new product introduction processes.
  • Promote effective collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement across all project activities.

For over 40 years, Helapet has been a trusted manufacturer and distributor of high-quality medical and cleanroom consumables, supporting healthcare providers and organisations operating in critical environments across the UK.

 As an approved NHS supplier and proud member of the CliniMed Group, we are committed to delivering essential products, exceptional customer service, and expert technical support that help our customers achieve the highest standards of care and compliance.

 At Helapet, our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a safe, supportive, and engaging working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, share ideas, and reach their full potential. Our commitment to employee development and workplace culture has been recognised through “Great Place to Work” Certification, which we are extremely proud of.

 If you are looking to join an organisation that values its people, supports professional growth, and makes a meaningful contribution to healthcare, we encourage you to explore our current opportunities and apply for vacancies that align with your skills and aspirations.

Competitive Salary

Contributory Pension Scheme (5% Employer Contribution, Increasing up to 10% with Service)

25 Days Holidays plus BH, and one company day (increasing with service)

Life Assurance
(4 x annual gross)

Onsite Free Car Parking

Employee Assistance Programme – Health & Wellbeing

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Free Flu Vaccination

Discounts on Selected Products and Services

Subsidised Staff Canteen

Discounts on Selected Products and Services

25 Annual Holidays plus Bank Holidays and One Company Holiday (increases with LOS)

Employee Assistance Programme – Health & Wellbeing

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