GM Project Lead- Plan For Better

2 weeks ago


Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time
Job Description
Why join us
Joining Sainsbury's as a GM Project Lead - Plan for Better means being part of a forward-thinking and sustainability-driven organisation. You will have the opportunity to lead and drive our key sustainability targets, making a real impact on our Ways of Working and policy development. Working closely with stakeholders from the CR & S, Commercial, and T & E teams, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our operations and ensure that our suppliers are aligned with our values. As part of our team, you will have the chance to build and coach a high-performing team committed to excellence and customer-centric decision-making. If you are passionate about sustainability, possess strong leadership skills, and want to be part of a company that values your contributions and prioritises the well-being of the customer, then joining us is the right choice for you.

What you'll do
As the GM Project Lead for Sainsbury's Plan for Better, your primary responsibility is to lead and drive forward the plan against key sustainability targets for the division. You will develop and implement an annual roadmap to improve the Ways of Working of the Technical and Ethical (T & E) Function, partnering with the Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR & S) team and aligning with the GM Leadership team on approach and policy development. You will ensure training and group updates are provided across the GM Commercial Team, acting as the key interface on Plan for Better action plans and commentary updates while closely collaborating with the CR & S, Commercial, and T & E teams. Additionally, you will build strong relationships with suppliers and third-party partners, facilitate briefings and regular updates, and oversee the reporting and governance approach for the GM division. Your role also involves coaching and developing the T & E Leadership team to create a high-performing and customer-centric team. Overall, your focus will be on delivering against sustainability plans, enhancing ways of working, and ensuring alignment with company values.

Who you are
  • Environmental / Ethical / Stainability understanding having working in similar organisations previously leading on these topics
  • Strongly developed leadership, people and communication skills
  • Project management - experience of leading large change initiative with multiple stakeholders and budgets
  • Experience of influencing leaders/SLT/managers/peers on complex topics
  • Critical thinking - clear ability to analyse and interpret complex information
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Prioritising activities with competing priorities
  • Training, coaching, support to internal and external stakeholders


#LI-MB2

  • Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

    Why join us Joining Sainsbury's as a GM Project Lead - Plan for Better means being part of a forward-thinking and sustainability-driven organisation. You will have the opportunity to lead and drive our key sustainability targets, making a real impact on our Ways of Working and policy development. Working closely with stakeholders from the CR & S,...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

    Job Description We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. From fragrance to car care, clothing and pots and pans, our General Merchandise team delivers all the non-food items for Sainsbury's, Habitat and Argos customers. This multi-brand environment means you get to work across most areas. You can...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

    Why join us Joining Sainsbury's as the Head of Trade Planning and Response offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a key leader within our organisation, you will drive the translation of strategic priorities into an ambitious plan that propels our GM business to outperform the market and deliver...

  • Project Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Coventry, United Kingdom Association for Project Management Full time

    This is a newly created position and is due to continued business growth and new customer acquisition. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for coordinating all project elements including engineering design, quality planning, installation, commissioning and final buy-off phases as well as ensuring the proj click apply...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Association for Project Management Full time

    This is a newly created position and is due to continued business growth and new customer acquisition. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for coordinating all project elements including engineering design, quality planning, installation, commissioning and final buy-off phases as well as ensuring the proj click apply...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

    Why join us By joining Sainsbury's as a Trade Planning Assistant, you will become an integral part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, focused on maximising the potential of our GM business. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and contribute to aligning our commercial plans to drive...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

    Job Description We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. From fragrance to car care, clothing and pots and pans, our General Merchandise team delivers all the non-food items for Sainsbury's, Habitat and Argos customers. This multi-brand environment means you get to work across most areas. You can...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Association for Project Management Full time

    Electrical Project Manager - Coventry : GBP45,000 to GBP65,000 Your new company You will be working for a Mechanical and Electrical contractor that has been operating for over 20 years, that work with a range of different clients which involve large-scale public and private sector projects. They also offer more sustainable solutions for their clients. ...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Association for Project Management Full time

    Electrical Project Manager - Coventry : You will be working for a Mechanical and Electrical contractor that has been operating for over 20 years, that work with a range of different clients which involve large-scale public and private sector projects. As an Electrical Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing electrical upgrade projects...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Severn Trent Full time

    Department: Capital Delivery - Infra Salary (£): £,-£, Lead Project Manager What do you get if you cross an award winning, innovative, water company and over dedicated team members? Our Capital Delivery team of course! Our ambitious and innovative projects (all + of them) help to combat the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding...

  • Ethical Lead

    1 month ago


    Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsburys Full time

    **Ethical Lead** - 2300017Z) **Please note this role can be based at either of our offices in Ansty Park, Coventry or Holborn, London.** In compliance with Sainsbury’s Code of Conduct and Brand Standards, our Ethical Lead will provide analytical and technical support to ensure the delivery of Ethical Trading throughout the Non-Food supply chain. **What...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Lear Full time

    Lear For You We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you. We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you. Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

    In a nutshell As Digital Central Trading lead, you’ll be responsible supporting the development of a strong Digital Trade Plan and supporting planning and optimising events to deliver on our customer and commercial ambitions. This role will use insight to balance commercial/customer expectations to ensure were showing up brilliantly for customers...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom MTC OPERATIONS LIMITED Full time

    We are looking for a Quality & Improvement Lead to join our Quality Team based in Coventry. As a Quality & Improvement Lead you will: Develop a project level QMS (Quality Management System), in line with the business QMS, specific to customer needs and provide process owners with support to devise and establish sector quality procedures, standards and...

  • Project Manager

    1 month ago


    Coventry, United Kingdom Multimatic Inc. Full time

    Project Manager Location: Multimatic EU-Matic, Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom Posted: October 12th, 2023 Position Overview : Multimatic EU-Matic is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Coventry, United Kingdom. It is Multimatic’s European base for mechanisms production, supplying automotive customers with...

  • Package Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Coventry, United Kingdom Association for Project Management Full time

    Role: Graduate Operations Manager Salary: Competitive - Inc Signing on Bonus Our client is one of the market leaders in its sector having been trading for over 130 years supplying fresh food to customers and consumers alike. With an infrastructure that reaches across the globe, they are truly an international player, involved in the production,...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Fort Recruitment Full time €55,000 - €60,000

    We are seeking an experienced candidate for this role as a Waste Water Project Manager for an outstanding company that works across the Midlands region and associated Water companies like STW. its products and solutions use the latest technologies and innovation to facilitate efficient management of the UK’s waste-water and clean water networks.Waste Water...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Association for Project Management Full time

    Role: Graduate Operations Manager Salary: Competitive - Inc Signing on Bonus Location: Coventry Our client is one of the market leaders in its sector having been trading for over 130 years supplying fresh food to customers and consumers alike. With an infrastructure that reaches across the globe, they are truly an international player, involved in the...


  • Coventry, United Kingdom Coventry City Council Full time

    About the team we are recruiting to We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. The City of Coventry is an exciting place to be. One of the fastest growing cities in Europe with a young, dynamic population, investment and change...

  • Project Planner

    16 hours ago


    Coventry, United Kingdom SEVERN TRENT Full time

    **LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT** **Want to do the best work of your life? Playing your part in making a big difference to the environment and communities we serve. Our people make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work - a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.** Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but...