Implementation Manager (Field Based) 12 month FTC

Project manage and co-ordinate refurbishment, new store, closures and ad hoc projects across the New Look portfolio., * Deliver all projects to current scope, vision and brand guidelines

• Manage multi-discipline projects to deadlines and agreed critical path
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Co-ordinate and facilitate onsite retail and contractor-based meetings
• Manage communication, from both internal and external parties
• Produce and follow a detailed programme of phased activity and ensure all key stakeholders adhere to this
• Plan contingencies and react to unplanned situations, proactively identifying problem areas and providing solutions
• Deliver detailed ad hoc proposals as required
• Manage costs to ensure projects are delivered within agreed budgets, making savings and efficiencies wherever possible
• Support New Look’s sustainability goals through upcycling, recycling and disposal
• Lead and manage on site activity remotely, liaising with retail and contractor representatives (which may sometimes be out of core hours)

• Ideally a minimum of 3 years’ retail experience at management level
• Ideally a minimum of 1 year’s experience in a project management role - not essential
• Proven track record in a retail environment
• Previous experience in a similar role/environment
• Experience of cost management
• Good knowledge of contractor and retail ways of working
• Must be able to work remotely as part of a field based team
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong people focus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent personal effectiveness and organisational skills
• Good understanding of internal systems and processes
• Good understanding of visual merchandising techniques
• Good knowledge of basic IT packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to understand and articulate 2D and 3D CAD plans
• Good understanding of a diverse retail portfolio
• Good understanding of H&S requirements and obligations
• Sound knowledge and understanding of construction & build
• Sound knowledge and understanding of statutory regulations
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Photoshop

• 40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year
• Access to our reward platform for external discount and offers
• Profit related bonus scheme
• Option to join our Healthcare Private Medical Scheme
• Virtual GP access for you and your children - it allows you to speak to a doctor at a time and date that suits you
• All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one
• Unlock extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme.
• Celebrate YOU! Enjoy an extra paid day off on your birthday each year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave (eligibility how to word - how to word on an ad, after 2 years service)
• Spread the cost of your commute with interest-free season ticket loans
• Do your bit for the environment and save money with our Cycle2Work scheme
• We’re proud to partner with the Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust