Graduate project manager

2 weeks ago


Ferndown, Dorset, United Kingdom A2V Full time £30,000 - £45,000 per year

**Job Title: Graduate Project Manager

Location: Ferndown, Dorset

Reports To: Sr. Project Manager

Department: Project Management

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About A2V

A2V is a global leader in the made-to-order consumer products industry, supplying major retailers with innovative, high-quality products in private label and licensed brands. With creativity, precision, and customer focus at our core, we deliver complex projects through expert coordination and exceptional stakeholder management. As we grow, we're investing in the next generation of project leaders.

Purpose of the Role

The Graduate Project Manager role offers a structured entry into A2V's fast-paced project environment. Working closely with experienced Project Managers, Buying Managers, and Product Teams, you will learn how to coordinate orders, manage timelines, and communicate with global suppliers and customers. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a degree in Project Management or a related field, ready to build a rewarding career through hands-on training and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities -

Project Coordination & Support

Customer & Supplier Liaison

Data & Reporting

Process Learning & Development

Training & Career Development

Required Skills & Attributes

  • Proactive, highly organised, and detail-oriented.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Positive, collaborative mindset with a passion for learning.
  • Comfortable with spreadsheets and project tracking tools (training provided).
  • Calm under pressure and resilient in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications & Experience

  • A degree in Project Management, Business, Logistics, or a related discipline
  • Strong academic understanding of project lifecycles, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Internship or work experience in a project, operations, or retail environment is a plus, but not required.

Progression Pathway

This role is the first step in A2V's Project Management career path. With successful performance and training, the Graduate Project Manager will transition to:

  • Junior Project Manager (typically after 12–18 months)
  • Project Manager (2–3 years' total experience)
  • Further progression to Senior Project Manager or cross-functional leadership roles is encouraged.

Why Join A2V?

  • Structured Career Growth: Clear development path, mentorship, and funded certif

ications.Colla

  • borative Culture: Work alongside talented teams in design, product, buying, and supply chain.Globa
  • l Reach: Gain exposure to international suppliers and retail partners.Impac
  • tful Work: Help deliver creative, high-quality products to top-tier retailers.

If you're ambitious, organised, and eager to learn in a commercially fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.**



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