Project Manager; Temporary

Position: Project Manager (Temporary)
Location: New Forest

Job title:

Project Manager

Location:

Southampton

Contract:

6-month initial contract, with strong potential for extension
Pay: £29.71 per hour (PAYE)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised Project Manager to support the delivery of a key settlement agreement within BAT. This role plays a crucial part in managing sample flows, coordinating cross-functional information, tracking milestones, and ensuring strict compliance with contractual timelines.

You will work within a small, collaborative team, liaising with internal colleagues end markets, suppliers (including China), and external partners to keep processes running smoothly and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Request and manage samples and materials from BAT end markets and external suppliers, maintaining strong working relationships.

Oversee sample storage, tracking, labelling, and documentation in line with BAT Customs requirements.

Coordinate and collect data from multiple functions to support notification documentation.

Plan and manage import/export processes for devices and consumables, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and tight deadlines.

Support project planning, timeline tracking, and fulfilment of BAT's obligations.

Assist with sample analysis, including tear-down activities.

Ensure NDAs are prepared and executed ahead of meetings, training sessions, and data exchanges.

Provide support for monthly compliance checks, prepare meeting materials, and deliver status updates.

Who You'll Work With

You will operate autonomously within a small team and regularly interact with end markets, internal stakeholders, and external partners. Strong relationship-building and sensitive stakeholder management are essential.

Requirements

Solid understanding of the competitive new-categories landscape (training provided after onboarding).

Knowledge of Competitor Law (beneficial).

Experience delivering complex projects or programme work.

Proven ability to work to strict deadlines with high consequences.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Strong coordination, organisational, and communication skills.

Ability to prioritise effectively.

Qualifications

Degree equivalent to BSc (Hons) Science or BEng (Hons) Engineering.

What We're Looking For

Ability to work independently.

Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and management experience.

Project management background.

Experience delivering new products to market.

If you're detail-driven, proactive, and ready to contribute to high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you