Business Planning Project Manager (6 Month FTC)

Overview:

Everything we do starts with the people we serve. We’re proud to be the traders behind the tradespeople: the nuts and bolts behind the job, always ready to save the day (or at least the project).

From power tools to workwear, cables to pipe fittings, we offer over 60,000 products across 900+ stores – and that’s not to mention our industry-leading digital services. Join Screwfix and be part of a team of experts who get the job done quickly, affordably, and always with a smile.

And it’s how we continue to grow and evolve that makes roles like this so important.

Ready to drive high-impact projects at the heart of our growth strategy?

Our Business Planning team delivers the Screwfix Growth Plan, and this role is central to making it happen.

As a Business Planning Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of strategically important, cross-functional projects that enhance our customer and colleague proposition. Working across stores, digital, operations, and technology, you’ll partner with senior stakeholders to shape, mobilise, and deliver initiatives that make a real commercial difference.

This is a high-visibility role offering real breadth and exposure across the business. Working closely with senior leaders and Board-level stakeholders, you’ll bring structure, pace, and clarity to complex initiatives, ensuring they land successfully and create lasting impact.

This role is a 6 month fixed term contract position.

What's in it for you?

Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%

33 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)

Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home

Flexible start and end times around core working hours

Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week

EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle

Up to 14% employer pension contributions

Life cover up to 4x your salary

Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)

20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Responsibilities:

Work with the Sponsors & Leads to identify, define, evaluate, plan, track and realise the business benefits of projects.

Takes a lead on making change projects happen, ensuring that they are delivered to time, cost and quality.

Develop a project scope and manage the delivery of business initiatives/change.

Create project plan with business stakeholders in accordance with plan template and structure.

Effectively manage relationships with key stakeholders and team members.

Proactively look to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Support with all project governance activity where required.

Ensure the effective governance of projects.

Influence systems and documentation to support the effective organisation of the project/ programme.

Understand business change of project and ensure business is ready to embed the change.

Qualifications:

Ability to influence without positional power

Strong interpersonal with experience of communicating and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels

Project Management skills and knowledge of principles

Understanding of business processes

Ability to support stakeholders through change

Ability to prioritise others and their own workload – delivery focused

Flexible in being able to adapt to changing business requirements

Lead project meetings and workshops to drive delivery

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Project or other PM tools

At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:

Financial wellbeing

Wagestream access to track earnings and save

Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme

Colleague support fund

Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app

Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes

Every day benefits

Career progression and development programmes

Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive

Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk

Support networks available

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

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