PROJECT MANAGERWorking closely with the CEO, Head of Projects and across all departments, the Project Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering the companies projects to production. The Project Manager will take ownership of a project from concept through to delivery, ensuring that the project runs to time and on budget. The Project Manager will be the go-to person for the project, and will ensure communication is maintained throughout departments.Summary:Compensation: £30,000 - £60,000 STE + share options + company bonus schemeLocation: The Little Car Company Headquarters, Bicester Heritage, Oxfordshire.Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays, option to take 1 month off unpaid per year after 1 year serviceShare options scheme: After 6 months with us - we want everyone to feel ‘ownership’ of the companyStart date: NegotiableReport to: Head of ProjectsCulturally, we take pride in the way we work and what we achieve. We are committed to advancing the work of equality, diversity and inclusion and we want to attract the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society.The role:We need an experienced Project Manager to grow the Project team as we take on more development projects. This is a crucial role in the business, as you will be responsible for the day to day running of the project. The Project Manager needs to own the detail of their project, and be prepared to get involved in all related tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience of small/medium engineering businesses, and an understanding of automotive projects.The day-to-day responsibilities:· Own whole vehicle projects, making sure that everything happens as and when it supposed to, and to budget.· Initial creation of product definition and project plan, and ensuring ongoing adherence throughout the development process.· Work with the projects team to balance the competing priorities of other projects.· Supporting the Engineering & Manufacturing team to manage and deliver projects.· Manage project risks with effective mitigation strategies· Be the contact point for key suppliers, ensuring the supplier delivers to requirement, including leading regular meetings.· Work closely with the Commercial team to help bring the product to market, supporting marketing requests and events.· Lead the project transition from development into production.· Manage the fleet of project prototype vehicles.· Be the TLCC Engineering contact for our OEM partners, presenting monthly project updates and working with the TLCC Commercial team to deliver to partner expectations.· Communicate project updates with key internal stakeholders and the wider business.· You will be self-organising and self-motivating. You will be the backstop to make sure everything happens when it needs to. · You actively look for problems and potential issues before they happen.· You will be hands on and will actively try and reduce the amount of administration / paperwork in the business.What you bring to the table:Essential:· Project Management experience· Experience in small/medium businesses· Excellent problem solving and lateral thinking skills· Engineering and technical knowledge· A hands-on approach, if you can solve a problem or find an answer yourself, do it!· Able to work independently and as part of a team · Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively, function independently and contribute to a team· Strong verbal, written and numerical skills, with good working knowledge of Microsoft platforms· Excellent attention to detail · Flexibility to re-plan as priorities change. Lateral thinking.· Possess a ‘All hands on deck’ mentality – a passionate team player Nice to have:· Experience in niche, low volume or motorsport vehicle manufacturing environment· Experience of vehicle safety and compliance testing and proceduresA little about TLCC and our cultureThe Little Car Company makes officially branded drive-able little cars for luxury high-end motor manufacturers. We’re already making cars for Bugatti, Aston Martin Lagonda, Ferrari, Bentley, Tamiya and there are more to follow.Beautifully engineered vehicles don't just appear at our client's front doors - they are a result of months and sometimes years of meticulous design, dedicated craftsmanship, uncompromising testing and a personal customer experience second to none.That doesn't happen without an exceptionally talented team fuelled by a determination to create truly remarkable vehicles, whilst having a ton of fun along the way. We work with the best car manufacturers in the business, so are only looking to recruit amazing talent to our small but highly functioning team.We are building something special, an environment where everyone looks forward to their Monday mornings and everyone in the company knows the difference they are making and can see how much value they are adding every day. Everyone in the team owns a part of the business through our share scheme so it is important we only employ people committed to making the business the best it can be.Our ValuesStart Simple: Don't worry about having all the answers, just get started. Growth comes from taking chances and making mistakes. We approach problem-solving with resourcefulness and creativity without compromising on attention to detail.Collaboration: We support each other and work together. We strive to leverage the collective intelligence of everyone at TLCC. We are free of ego and seek to understand. We challenge each other, but respectfully.Communication: Communicate directly – whatever the question, communication is the answer. Get feedback early and listen openly. Someone does not have to be wrong for you to be right.Accountability: Champion Accountability – accept responsibility for your actions and inactions. We are open and honest about our shortcomings, as we are with our successes. Strive for continuous improvement in the everyday.Diversity: Seek and value the strength of diverse perspectives – we learn from all to build for all. Embrace differences - everyone at TLCC should be able to work and learn in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and acceptance.Adventure: Grow our business in a way that makes us proud. Embrace the Adventure – set ambitious goals, understand things don't always go to plan, work with creativity and passion and celebrate success! Remember TLCC belongs to all of us.Keen to apply?Please send us a covering note (maximum 400 words) with why you are the right candidate for this role. Please don’t just regurgitate your CV – we are looking for a flavour of you and what you can bring The Little Car Company. Think of this as your own personal highlights reel. If your CV is of interest an initial phone call will be scheduled with you. Following the success of this would be two interviews with different members of the Team followed finally with a Culture Fit conversation with our Chief of Staff. TLCC and GDPRPlease note that if you have not heard from us one month after the closing date of the advert then on this occasion then you have not been successful. However, we will keep all applications and CVs on file and be in touch if any future roles match your skills. If you would prefer that the Company deletes your CV and covering letter, please send a deletion request at any time to the company and your data will be disposed of in line with GDPR regulations.