The Project Manager has a pivotal role within all business areas, IT and Group and the successful candidate will have ample opportunity for development and exposure across the business.

We believe that our colleague lead working style is what sets us apart and we have some colleagues who have been with us for over 40+ years. Therefore, we want to give you the chance to speak to us about your own personal journey and what you’re looking for in your next role, whether that’s work-life balance, compensation package or career progression.

About Damart

Damart was established over 60 years ago, famous for its Thermolactyl clothing technology, it is a leading retailer of fashion, footwear, and household products primarily for the 55+ “senior’s” market. Our products are currently marketed and sold through mail order catalogues and online, the proportions of which are changing to reflect the increased focus on the “next generation” customer.

The 3 Leading Business Units which are France, Belgium and the UK work together to ensure as we go forwards, we are more closely aligned on the brand direction and become more consistent in our approach without compromising local requirements.

Our UK based Head Office is in Bingley, a Market Town in the north of Bradford in the beautiful Airedale Valley and a 5-minute walk from Bingley train station and Five Rise Locks.

Benefits:

· Hybrid working opportunity

· Free onsite parking

· Subsidised onsite canteen

· Team socials

· 50% Damart colleague discount & other retail discounts

· Monthly staff sales

· Development pathways & progression opportunities

· 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

About the Role

An exciting transformation journey is underway at Damart, and the Project Manager role is an integral role in business change projects, managing a wide range of strategic initiatives transformation activities across different business areas and Group.

As a self-motivator, you will actively shape and deliver strategy and key projects to drive the business forward, within the UK and the wider Damartex Group. You’ll have autonomy from day one and your responsibilities include:

· Managing the entire project lifecycle from start to finish, delivering Change on time, within budget and to the agreed quality criteria, in close conjunction with the business teams.

· Providing and leading in-depth business analysis to drive innovative new ways of working.

· Working effectively with relevant stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, for efficient project implementation.

· Champion project management best practice and tools during the project life cycle.

About you

· Able to demonstrate experience in managing the full project life cycle, effectively managing dependencies, issues, and risks for multiple projects at the same time.

· Resourceful and proactive, with strong, creative problem-solving skills.

· Credible influencing and stakeholder skills across all levels.

· A broad perspective of a business, not just a single function.

· Innovative and inquisitive, with a track record of challenging the status quo and a natural problem solver.

If this role is of interest to you and you’d like to explore it further, you can arrange an informal and confidential chat with our recruitment team by emailing ukhrrecruitment@damart.com.

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.