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Senior Talent Acquisition Executive @ JD Sports | Recruitment for UK & Europe
Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm.
We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, stylish environments for our members. Excellent class timetables and robust on the ground teams are a key part in delivering our outstanding fitness offering, so we are always on the lookout for fresh talent.
As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we’re looking for a dynamic and passionate Project Manager to join the team.
Reporting into the Head of Programme Management, you’ll support the Construction Project management of New JD Gyms and Acquisition Projects, working to strict deadlines to deliver the JD Gyms Expansion Programme.
The role focuses on new Gym openings, extensions and re fits within the UK as required. It supports our existing remit to act as a centre of excellence to drive gym standards to a market leading level.
This is your opportunity to lead the way in an exciting and rapidly expanding business, so a go-getter attitude will make you stand out from the crowd. A passion for fitness and an understanding of the gym industry is a big plus. If you think you have what it takes, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Office/Field Based with frequent travel to JD Gyms Head Office in Wigan.
Key Duties/Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Head of Programme Management & liaising with the Property department, you will manage the end-to-end project cycle of new gyms, re-fits and extensions to programme and to high standards. This includes coordinating the efforts of JD Group Designers & Project teams and third-party contractors or consultants, in order to deliver projects according to plan.
* Develop, monitor and control the budget for each project.
* Liaise with Group health and safety specialists to ensure best practice is adhered to.
* Work closely and support the senior gyms management and wider Project Team delivering progress reports, proposals, documentation and presentations where appropriate.
* Strive for excellence in all processes, continually reviewing and developing improvements
* Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and devise contingency plans as required.
* Motivate and liaise with project team members and contractors encouraging them to take positive action and assume accountability for their assigned work.
Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed
* Construction/Gyms Fit Out experience is preferred: You will have a sound knowledge and experience of the shop fit industry including processes and managing projects with strict budgets.
* Project Management experience: You will be able to manage multiple, simultaneous projects across JD Gyms keeping them on budget and delivering them on time & to a high standard.
* Excellent communication & influencing skills: You will have the ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders and across departments.
* Numerate and strong attention to detail.
* Self-motivated, but team player.
* Technically competent with various software programmes.
* Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* React to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
* Flexible during times of change.
Additional Information
* This role is field based, and you will need to be geographically mobile to support our store portfolio.
* Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
* Extensive travel and periods of time away from home may be required.
* Based in and working throughout the UK.
* Full Driving Licence essential.
We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Gyms the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits, including staff discounts on JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
Thank you for your time.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
* Industries
Retail
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