Job Overview - Project Manager (HU8) This is a fast-paced, high-impact role responsible for leading and delivering compliance rework projects across a global fragrance portfolio. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, fragrance house partners, and cross-functional teams, requiring strong project ownership, leadership capability, and clear, confident communication. Ideally you will have knowledge of the fragrance industry or FMCG - min 2+ years! Role Purpose To manage and support fragrance compliance projects across the Vestacy portfolio, overseeing fragrance house engagement, technical qualification, and successful product launch. Key Accountabilities * Lead end-to-end fragrance compliance rework programmes, coordinating across fragrance houses, regulatory and safety partners, fragrance creation teams, and technical functions. * Act as a central point of contact, ensuring clear, timely communication with all key stakeholders. * Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and drive solutions by leveraging internal and external expertise. * Partner closely with fragrance design teams to secure olfactive approval and manage qualification through to launch. * Work across multiple formats and brands, managing timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations across geographies. * Liaise with technical development and supply chain teams to ensure all deliverables are completed to plan and handed over successfully. * Operate effectively within the defined operating model, ensuring compliance with SOPs, quality standards, and documentation requirements. Key Challenges * Managing end-to-end compliance projects while balancing speed, quality, cost, and risk. * Prioritising multiple workstreams and stakeholders in a dynamic environment. * Ensuring alignment and timely decision-making across brands, technical teams, and global partners. Skills & Experience Required * 5+ years’ experience in project management, with the ability to build and manage timelines aligned to operating models and business stage gates. * Strong ability to engage and influence experts to secure timely approvals and sign-off. * Technical curiosity and a problem-solving mindset, with confidence navigating complex challenges. * Understanding of R&D qualification, validation requirements, and production success criteria. * Self-starter who can work independently and take full ownership of deliverables. * Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with confident presentation capability. Salary & Contract Details * Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum * Contract: Fixed-Term Contract, with further opportunities * Pay: Weekly, via PAYE or Self-Employed/Limited Company * Start: Immediate start available Location * Hull, HU8 (1 day per week hybrid)