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Is it time to take the next step in your FMCG product career? Advocate Group is proud to represent a fast-growing FMCG manufacturer in their search for a Product Manager to join their gorwing team! The Business: • Rapidly growing FMCG business with a strong presence across UK & ROI, • Innovative product portfolio with ongoing NPD and customer-led development, • Supportive, experienced product team with clear progression opportunities, • Values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement The Role: This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Product Manager to make their mark and build a long-term product career within FMCG. You will support the end-to-end product lifecycle while gaining hands-on exposure to launches, customers, and manufacturing. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the gatekeeper for product specifications, packaging options, and spec systems, • Supporting product development, tenders, and new customer projects alongside PMs and KAMs, • Coordinating internal launch processes, critical paths, and artwork approvals, • Managing samples, packaging requests, and Brandbank approvals, • Conducting market and store audits to track trends and competitor activity, • Supporting marketing activity execution and customer presentations, • Maintaining trackers, customer data files, and lab panel results, • Liaising cross-functionally with factories, R&D, quality, category, and sales teams About You: • 2–3 years’ experience within FMCG, retail, or a design/packaging agency, • Strong attention to detail with a “right first time” mindset, • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, • Confident communicator able to build relationships internally and externally, • Curious, proactive, and keen to develop into a standalone Product Manager, • Comfortable working in an office-based role with some flexibility If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, I’d love to speak with you. Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today. Please get in touch with Ciara or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy. Call: 020 7871 8000 Email: Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role - Project Manager (Educational Fit-Out) Location - Hemel Hempstead / Regional Salary - Up to £65k (Experience Dependent) + Package About the Company Our client is a market-leading specialist in Educational Design & Build, based in Hemel Hempstead. With over 40 years of experience, they are dedicated to transforming learning environments—from world-class independent schools and universities to cutting-edge SEN facilities. They are unique in their ability to combine pedagogical research with high-end construction, ensuring that every space they build actively improves student outcomes. About the Role They are looking for a Project Manager who understands the nuances of working within the education sector. Educational projects require meticulous planning around term times, enhanced safeguarding (DBS), and a deep commitment to durability and acoustic performance. You will be responsible for leading these specialized projects from initial site setup through to successful handover. Key roles and responsibilities include: Specialized Project Delivery: Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of educational fit-outs, ensuring projects are delivered safely and on time—often within the critical "summer holiday" window. Safeguarding & Compliance: Ensuring all site staff and subcontractors adhere to strict school site protocols, including enhanced health and safety measures and safeguarding requirements. Contract Management: Overseeing contracts with educational trusts and private institutions, ensuring clear communication regarding project milestones and budget adherence. Quality & Technical Oversight: Monitoring the installation of specialized educational furniture, lab equipment, and high-traffic finishes to ensure they meet the rigorous demands of a school environment. Stakeholder Coordination: Acting as the primary liaison between School Governors, Bursars, and the internal design team to ensure the finished space meets the specific vision of the institution. The Offer In return for your expertise, our client offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a rewarding sector where your work has a direct impact on the next generation. You will join a stable, long-standing team in Hemel Hempstead that values work-life balance, professional development, and quality craftsmanship. If you are a PM who enjoys a purpose-driven environment and the challenge of fast-track, high-quality builds, this is the perfect career move