Project Manager
We are searching for a Project Manager to join our established team.
- Project manage the fabric design development process with our clients.
- Share our pride in delivering nationally and internationally renowned fabrics for prestigious decorative schemes and historic restorations.
- An international business with a strong reputation around the world for high quality and great service.
- An established family company with a rich heritage spanning 300 years
- In a supportive working environment with a real emphasis on shared values and continuous improvement
The role
- This is your opportunity to be the face of Humphries Weaving and develop exceptional relationships to deliver sustainable, profitable growth through new business development within existing customers, new customers and new territories.
- You will promote the capabilities of the company, to internal and external stakeholders, and hold responsibility for market development, customer relationships and distribution channels, including working with specifiers and introducers.
- You will need to develop a great understanding of our markets, using intelligence to develop a strategic sales plan maximising opportunities and mitigating risks.
- Most importantly, you will be responsible for maintaining the high standards of service, providing our customers with the best solutions to their needs.
- You will be actively involved in product development, innovation and improvements across the business.
What are we looking for?
Here at Humphries Weaving, we recognise that learning is a continuous part of everyday life, you will be given the opportunity to learn and develop. To be successful in this role you will need a particular set of skills and experience which includes;
- Someone with commercial experience who enjoys nurturing exceptional relationships with distinguished clients.
- A person that is organised and energised by managing numerous concepts and projects concurrently from inception, through development and manufacturing to delivery.
- An authentic interest in heritage textiles, historic environments and decorative arts; with a sensitivity to colour, texture and an appreciation of contemporary creative design and craft
- Aptitude of a good team player, providing positive contributions to the team and supporting others.
- Someone who proactively considers innovation and improvement activity as part of their daily approach.
- Ability to create and implement an active development plan to maximise market and geographical opportunities and promote our capabilities, you will set and manage a budget.
- Flexibility to travel in the UK and internationally as required.
- Representing Humphries Weaving within the market, at industry events and networking opportunities
The ideal candidate will also display prior knowledge of the textiles industry, with design skills, and technical knowledge of fabric and weaving construction.
The role
- This is a product driven role, generating inspirational fabrics from client briefs; through design decisions, yarn combinations, sophisticated colouring and inspiring presentation of developments.
- Whether contemporary or historic recreation, understanding the project scope and context to make appropriate recommendations and guide the client through the development and decision-making process.
Looking after you
- We have a range of benefits that are designed to meet our employee needs. We are constantly looking at ways to enhance how we value our team, our current benefits include;
- Access to Company funded training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company funded life insurance (4 x salary)
- Enhanced company pension contributions & future planning surgeries
- Enhanced sick pay & paid time off for medical appointments
- Free onsite parking
- Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
- Company social events
- Staff discount in the Mill Shop
- Company funded access to Occupational Health services
- Personal development reviews and 1:1 meetings
- Long Service Awards – financial reward
- Hardship fund – interest free loans for emergency expenses
- Staff committee & annual survey – an opportunity to have your say
About us
Humphries Weaving www.humphriesweaving.co.uk is one of three companies weaving at Sudbury Silk Mills www.sudburysilkmills.co.uk designing, marketing and selling woven fabrics, generally to high end international designer brands. Fabric is manufactured and woven on the site in Suffolk. The company is fully vertical, including fabric design, yarn dyeing, warping, weaving and finishing and is OEKO-TEX STeP ®accredited.
If you are excited about being part of the world-renowned Sudbury Silk Industry, please send your CV and covering letter to Natalie Mumford at hr@sudburysilkmills.co.uk
Closing date for applications 23rd February 2025.
All candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK as we are unable to provide sponsorship.
To Recruitment agencies – we appreciate your interest in our business, but we have chosen to use direct means to recruit to this role. Should we choose to work with you we will contact you directly, but please don’t contact us to discuss this role.