Project Controller

At a glance Salary range - Salary starting from £25,200 Contract type - 2 Permanent roles available Work Pattern - 38.75 Monday to Friday core hours Location: Herbert Parkinson About the role In this role, you would be a member of the Contract team. The contracts team is responsible for the project management of customer orders, which includes planning, organisation and delivery of the contract businesses projects. The team takes collective responsibility for delivering a high quality end to end customer experience. The Project Controller has a fundamental role in managing projects from initial enquiry to installation sign off. Seeking to continuously develop the customer's accounts that you are allocated and take responsibility for providing them with an exceptional end to end service that you would expect from the John Lewis Partnership. You would provide your customers with project plans and updates of these as required so that projects can be monitored practically and financially. Place orders for the raw materials, finished goods and services required for each project and ensure that the controls established for purchasing of raw materials and finished goods are observed. You would also book and manage the employed and sub-contracted fitting team, in conjunction with the other Partners that use the same resource, to maximise the efficiency of the fitting team for all concerned. Essential skills you’ll need Previous experience working in textiles, window coverings, home furnishings or an equivalent industry. Highly numerate and literate and keen to learn about project management Good verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders Effective time management and organisation skills Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work well in high pressure environments Desirable skills Experience using systems ACE (quotation system) and Google suite You also can view a copy of the full job outline here: External applications - please see attachment Internal applicants- please use the link below Next Steps The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early. You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.