Project Manager
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington with Hybrid Working, DL1 4PZ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FEB20265174 |
Summary
Are you a seasoned Project Manager or looking to take the next step from a Junior Project Manager or Project Analyst role, with the foundation and ambition to develop further? If so, this could be the next step for you!We’re looking for a collaborative and delivery-focused Project Manager to lead and support a range of change initiatives across the organisation. Working closely with our Business Process Optimisation Team and contributing to our ERP system project, this role will play an important part in shaping how new systems, processes, and ways of working are introduced across the group.If you’re an experienced Project Manager who enjoys working across different business areas, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering projects that combine business change with IT and ERP development, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.Key Responsibilities:Lead the planning, delivery, and implementation of business change projects across multiple areas of the organisationWork closely with Business Process Optimisation Managers, IT teams, and operational stakeholders to progress system and process improvementsDefine project scope, objectives, milestones, and delivery plans aligned to strategic prioritiesFacilitate stakeholder engagement, workshops, and governance meetings to ensure alignment and project momentumMonitor project progress, manage risks and issues, and maintain clear reporting to senior stakeholdersSupport the successful adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working across the businessJoin Northgate as a Project Manager and enjoy some outstanding benefits…Of course, there’s a great basic salary, but that’s just the beginning, our most popular benefits include …Salary - Up to £50,000 dependent on your level of experienceAnnual Leave -24 days plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!Pension - Employer contributions of 5%.Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, a colleague referral scheme (earning £1,000 per referral), and our Benefits App with discounts and cashback at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, and Wickes.Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy plus cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive Colleague vehicle-leasing schemes, discounted repairs, and reduced rates on weekend car and van hires.Stream - A free financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers even more discounts on your shopping.About YouYou’ll have delivered business change or transformation projects within a complex organisation, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing prioritiesSome level of recognised project management qualification would be essentialYour stakeholder management skills give you the confidence working with colleagues across different business areas and building relationships at all levelsYou’re experienced in supporting or delivering IT change, with exposure to system or ERP environments and an understanding of how technology and business processes interactYou’re experienced across several delivery methodologies and frameworks with the ability to tailor delivery methods to suit the needs of the business and projectYour communication and facilitation skills drive you to run workshops, keep stakeholders engaged, and present clear updates to a range of audiencesYou’re proactive and collaborative in your approach, resilient when working through challenges and motivated by delivering meaningful changeA certification or formal training in Change Management would be desirableAbout UsWith over 60 branches nationwide, we are the UK’s largest supplier of light commercial vehicle rental solutions. We’re here to keep people and businesses moving, that’s what we do. By partnering with some of the country’s most well-known organisations we have earned a reputation for being at the forefront of the LCV sector and for helping our customers when they need us most.We’re also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know. We’re here to support you.We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.Keep your career moving, smarter.