Location Hybrid, with the ability to be based at our Support Centre around once per month. 3 month fixed term contract initially. Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. The Works. It literally means everything. And whatever your story or background, we're all about unlocking imagination and making creativity accessible to everyone. Whether you're engaging with customers on the frontline or supporting our colleagues behind the scenes, your impact can be profound and far-reaching. This is more than toys and books and art supplies. This is about inspiring people to read, learn, create and play. So, with the right passion, it all starts with you. Become a Critical Path Project Manager We are looking for a skilled Critical Path Project Manager to oversee and manage the critical path of our business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, Buying/ Merchandising or Supply Chain, with a focus on identifying and managing critical tasks and dependencies to complete projects within a given time frame. You'll be looking at our critical path to understand where we fall short, and to identify the changes we need to make moving forward, before helping to implement them across the teams. You'll look at how we do things 'The Works Way' and deliver a project outline that fits with our company culture and ways of working. Your Mission Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying critical path activities and dependencies. Identify ways in which we can improve our critical path, and put a plan in place to get this off the ground. Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks. Provide regular updates to senior management on project status and critical path activities. Utilise project management software and tools to track and report on project progress. Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and business objectives. Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart A background in Buying/ Merchandising or Supply Chain preferable. Proven experience in project management, with a focus on critical path analysis. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Our PERKS really are 'The Works' ?? 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! ?? MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! ?? Holiday - 33 days including bank holidays. ?? Holiday Purchase - Purchase an additional 5 days ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ?? Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them - for when 'life' happens! ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! ?? 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! ?? Healthcare Cash Plan - To support your everyday healthcare costs ?? And loads more! - Long Service Awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading. learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty We are Caring We are Can-do We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers & members of the LGBTQ community (including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, or use another term). We are open to discussions around working hours and flexible working. And, where possible, we'll try to support this. If you need reasonable adjustments for an interview you might attend with us, let us know in your application and we'll be happy to help