Senior Project Manager

Elior Support Services – The People Behind Every Plate

Elior UK is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Programme Management and Change team in Macclesfield.

This is a key role where you’ll lead the delivery of complex projects and transformation initiatives across Elior UK, working with teams across the business and collaborating with Elior Group internationally. You’ll take ownership of projects from initiation through to completion, managing scope, budgets, timelines, risks and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

You’ll need strong project management experience, a good technical understanding and the confidence to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

This role is based from our Macclesfield office, so you’ll need to live within a reasonable commutable distance and be able to work from the office as required.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | 9am–5:30pm | Hybrid Working with 3 days in the office

Salary: £Competitive

Job ID: 7782

What you’ll be serving up…

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of complex projects and transformation programmes across Elior UK.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets and key milestones.

• Work closely with Elior Group and international teams to ensure UK requirements are met while maintaining alignment across regions.

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including consultants, developers, analysts and business stakeholders.

• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and changes, putting appropriate mitigation and contingency plans in place.

• Provide clear and regular project updates to senior management and key stakeholders.

• Oversee quality control and ensure project deliverables meet agreed standards and requirements.

• Provide technical guidance and support to project and development teams, ensuring effective solutions and best practice.

• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, keeping up to date with relevant technology and industry developments.

• Lead, support and mentor project team members, helping to create a high-performing project environment.

The ingredients you'll bring...

• Proven experience working as a Senior Project Manager, ideally delivering complex projects or transformation programmes.

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall and/or hybrid approaches.

• Experience using project management tools such as Jira and Microsoft Project.

• A strong technical understanding, including experience with customisation, configuration and integration.

• Experience working on international projects and collaborating with global teams.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels.

• Proven experience leading and motivating cross-functional teams.

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and risk management skills.

• Knowledge of industry best practice in project implementation and migration.

• APM or similar project management qualification would be desirable.

What's on the menu for you…

At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive. That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work.

Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us:

• Free lunches provided

• Flexible and part-time working opportunities

• Company car or car allowance

• Private Healthcare

• 33 days holiday, with the option to buy up to an additional 10 days per year

• Rewarding bonus package up to 15%

• Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies

• Paid volunteering days

• Training, development and career progression opportunities

• Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support

• Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday

• A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive

Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including:

• 24/7 virtual GP appointments

• Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions

• Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions

• Online gym and workout programmes

• Legal and financial advice

• Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance

• Meditation and mindfulness resources

• Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it

Fancy being part of the recipe?

At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.

We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive.

Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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