Junior Operations Project Manager

Junior Operations Project Manager

We're keen to welcome a Junior Operations Project Manager to join us in the Operations Support Team at VetPartners.

As a fast-growing veterinary group, we're looking for an organised, proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our Operations Support team and begin developing a career in project management.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of operational projects, business integrations and initiatives across the UK and Ireland.

Working closely with and learning from experienced Project Managers.

What you will be doing

• Building clear project plans, trackers and documentation, keeping actions, risks and issues on track throughout each project.
• Working with practices, business teams and stakeholders, gathering information and requirements to set projects up for success.
• Coordinating actions across areas such as banking, suppliers, contracts, insurance, utilities and other operational changes.
• Supporting practices, businesses, and the project management team throughout the project lifecycle, responding to queries and helping resolve challenges.
• Supporting a broad range of operational projects, including practice mergers, site relocations, new site launches, and wider business change activities.
• Identifying risks and challenges early, taking practical action, and escalating issues when needed.
• Capturing balanced and rounded 'lessons learned' post project completion, to help continually improve project processes, tools and ways of working.

What we are looking for

Essential

• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with people at different levels.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and work with guidance and coaching while developing your project management skills.
• Flexibility to travel when required.
• Experience in a veterinary practice or similar environment.

Nice to have

• A project management qualification. (If you don't already hold a suitable project management qualification, a willingness to undertake one, with support and coaching).
• Experience supporting project delivery within a large and complex organisational environment.
• An understanding of how business finance works.

Why join us

• Learn directly from experienced project managers and build practical project management skills.
• Gain broad exposure to operational projects across the UK and Ireland.
• Gain broad exposure and understanding of wider business process.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values learning, improvement and sharing expertise.
• Take on increasing responsibility as your confidence and experience grow.
• Make a real difference to our teams as they navigate complex change.

The finer details

• Based from our York Central Office, with flexibility for hybrid working.
• Monday to Friday.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Westfield health cash plan to help with everyday healthcare costs and retailer discounts.
• £250 CPD allowance per annum.
• Discount for up to 3 of your pets at your local VetPartners practice.

Flexibility and inclusion

We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, identity or circumstance. We value different perspectives and recognise that people bring skills and experience in different ways.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please tell us and we'll do our best to help.

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