Projects Administrator Category Development & Quality Attractive Salary & Benefits 36.5 Hour week (Hybrid) Newtownabbey Fixed Term Contract (9 12 Months) Who are we? At Henderson Group we are proud to be Northern Irelands leading grocery retailer. Our group encompasses Henderson Foodservice, Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,500 staff and have been placed 3rd in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2022. We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees, and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well. A look into the role: Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment. We achieved gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people. The purpose of the role: As a Projects Administrator, you will provide administrative support across the departments sub-teams, this role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the function. Working closely with all sub-teams, the role offers valuable exposure to a wide range of business activities, providing the successful candidate with a strong understanding of how the category development & quality department operates as a whole. Working as Projects Administrator you will: Plan & organise their workload to accommodate all requests with a focus on the companys Promotion Cycle calendar and Project timelines. Be an excellent & clear communicator within the team and to external teams giving regular updates on progress. Complete within a timely manner & confirm as completed. Be organised with all documentation & as a cross-department support will need a good knowledge of the various department Libraries within the SharePoint site. Be encouraged to make informed decisions or recommendations based on the skills, knowledge & experience they have. Be prepared to problem solve & seek the solution but also have the confidence to seek help with the wider team through Brainstorming. We will always encourage the successful candidate to suggest continuous Improvement by having the confidence to propose any process of change to enhance communication or process if they feel an improvement could be made. Have good people management skills and be realistic with others expectations & timelines based on current & planned work. General administrative Duties You will be responsible for working with the following teams : Retail Serviced Foods (RSF) & Commercial Managers Working closely with the team, the successful candidate will develop a comprehensive knowledge of how the world of RSF operates. From initial stages of conception & innovation, working with a wide supply chain, recipe & margin management, allergen matrices, and Point of Sale (POS) at store level & invoicing. New Product Development (NPD) Working alongside the NPD team the successful candidate will gain an insight into the processes for developing products with a wide external OB supplier base including (ourselves at Henderson Kitchen) to see how we identify gaps in store and fill them with Retail packs as we continue our Own Brand journey. Quality Assurance (QA) Working alongside the QA team will allow the successful candidate to witness all the elements this team operate in to keep our teams, stores, & our consumers safe, legal, & satisfied with special emphasis on RSF & Own Brand elements. Skills for Success Joining us as Projects Administrator the minimum criteria youll need is: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths A minimum of 1 years experience in an administrative role within a food business sectorORProject administrator role Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel A Full, valid UK/EU driving licence with access to your own vehicle The Attributes youll need include: Excellent attention to detail Strong organisational and time management skills Confident and effective communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.??? A proactive, continuous improvement mindset ? It is Desirable if you have: Experience within the food industry Interest in Food Development Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and ensure timely delivery of goods and service Are we right for you? As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by. Ambition ? We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better. Customer First ? We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities. Teamwork ? We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills. Integrity ? We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity. The Reward The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners. You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve.? And we will be here to celebrate your success. Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment.? We value employee development and heavily invest in our people. Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Reward Gateway Employee Recognition & Discount Scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more. This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available. If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 12th April 2026 We are an equal opportunities employer.