It’s not just our holidays that are award-winning. Our workplaces are, too DERTOUR UK are looking for a confident Project Manager to join our growing Project team on a 12 month fixed term contract. DERTOUR UK includes the much-celebrated travel brands Kuoni, Carrier, CV Villas, Kirker, Jules Verne, Journeys Latin America and Solmar. This is great opportunity to work with all of these incredible brands. The successful Project Manager will be a team player with a sound understanding of the project management methodologies. A background of project management within the travel industry is desired but not essential. This hybrid role is primarily based at our Dorking Head Office (minimum of 3 days in the office required per week), however this role will involve regular visits to our Solmar office in Burton-on-Trent (travel expenses & hotels will paid for these visits when required). To apply, please provide your CV and covering letter. We aim to respond within 7 days. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all candidates feel welcomed and supported. To ensure everyone has an equal opportunity throughout the application process, we welcome you to get in touch. Our team is here to assist you at every step, whether you require additional information, or support to navigate the application process. We believe that promoting diversity and inclusion enriches our organisation, and we are committed to helping all candidates showcase their talents and potential - [email protected] The Role: The Project Manager manages and coordinates projects to meet the needs of the organisations business goals and targets. Responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. You will prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle. You will manage projects ensuring deliverables are achieved. The successful project manager will be a team player with a sound understanding of the project management methodologies. What you’ll be doing Manage multiple projects/ workstreams through the full project lifecycle. Agree and document project scope, providing clear identification of the four main sections: initiation, planning, execution, and closure. Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner, securing and assigning the right resource to the right tasks. Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements and track project costs to meet agreed budgets. Ensure all material risks and issues are reported and escalated appropriately. Maintain a detailed project schedule and work plan. monitor progress and adjust as needed. Adhere to the DERTOURUK project management standards. Ensure effective stakeholder management and project communication to the business; provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress. Provide project expertise and support to the business operational teams. Oversee the involvement of any third-party partners, ensuring they meet our quality, cost, and timing goals. Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement. Be a driver of sound and effective project governance across all workstreams. Stay up to date with current trends and technological innovations relevant to the business’ objectives. Actively collaborate with other departments to ensure supplier relationships are well managed and consistent. Be positive in undertaking any reasonable duties relevant to the position to ensure the success of the operation. You will have Essential Excellent negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills In-depth project management and related experience. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong planning and organisational skills Commercial acumen, able to assess data, draw conclusions and propose actions based on detailed analysis. Experience of collaboration with multidisciplinary teams Experience of managing a varied project workload Proven ability to solve problems creatively. Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices Desirable A background of project management in the travel industry Experience of working in an international environment Personal qualities Ability to look beyond own work and focus on the needs of the entire company. Passionate ‘can do’ attitude. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Good at planning and organising own time and able to meet targets and deadlines. Persuasive, articulate, and influential, but down to earth and friendly with customers, own team, and colleagues alike. Enthusiasm and resilience when facing setbacks. Hands-on approach Solution orientated & service minded. In return you’ll the receive the following: Opportunity to work for the ‘Best Place to work in Travel’, with like-minded colleagues Competitive salary Perkbox - discounts and rewards programme Company matched pension scheme - up to 10% (for this level) 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Enjoy your birthday off Free annual travel insurance, which includes your family and / or partner Long service bonuses Free eye tests Flexible hybrid working trial Cycle to work scheme Discounted Holidays and prize draws