Project & Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Working within the DFDS England Business Partnering and Projects Team, you’ll support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects and continuous improvement initiatives that help achieve strategic business objectives.

You’ll work closely with operational teams, customers and key stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop solutions and ensure projects are delivered effectively on time and within budget.

You will be responsible for

• Coordinating project activities, schedules and resources, ensuring progress is tracked and key stakeholders are kept informed.
• Working with operational teams, customers and suppliers to identify improvement opportunities, obtain quotes and coordinate the required resources.
• Supporting the development and presentation of project business cases, including budgets, benefits and objectives, for Senior Leadership approval.
• Identify and managing project risks, working with relevant stakeholders, authorities and specialists to ensure projects meet legal, regulatory and ethical requirements.
• Supporting project implementation through training, communication and change activities, while monitoring and reporting on project benefits and overall outcomes.

About you

You’re a proactive and organised professional with strong project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse information, track project performance and present findings clearly.

You’ll have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build trust and credibility at all levels and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) or Transport Management Systems (TMS) would be advantageous, along with a genuine drive to support projects, identify improvements and help deliver successful business outcomes.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity.

Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all.

And we cannot wait for you to join.

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Now about what we can give you.

You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme

• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop.

At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace.

We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Are we a match?

Then what are you waiting for?

Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.