Programme Scheduler

Bespak Limited; England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Cheshire is seeking a Programme Scheduler for a permanent position. The successful candidate will manage programme schedules, ensuring they align with strategic goals. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills and relevant project management experience. This role offers a competitive salary of £49K - £58K along with generous benefits including 25 days leave, a pension contribution, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Private dental insurance

Group life assurance

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project scheduling, coordination, planning and budgeting.
• Knowledge of risk management and project methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile & PMBOK desirable).
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage the delivery of programme schedules.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present KPI reports to stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Project scheduling

Coordination and planning

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

About The Role

Bespak is looking for a Programme Scheduler for a permanent position for this onsite role at the Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary for this role is £49K – 58K. Other benefits you will receive are 25 days leave plus bank holidays, discretionary annual bonus, generous 10% pension contribution, onsite free parking, and medical / dental / health / life assurance.

Working Pattern

Working pattern – Monday to Friday usual working times of 8:30am to 5:00pm with an 8:30 am to 3:45pm finish on a Friday. There is some flexibility on start and finish times.

As a Programme Scheduler, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the delivery of programme schedules. You will ensure that all programmes and related work packages are delivered on time, align with strategic goals, and meet stakeholder expectations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and communication skills, work well under pressure, and take a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.

Company Overview

Bespak in Holmes Chapel is an Investors in People Silver Award-winning pharmaceutical CDMO with over 350 employees, currently going through a period of significant site expansion. We are investing heavily to increase our capacity for developing and manufacturing sustainable pMDIs (asthma inhalers) with greener propellants, meeting the evolving standards of the industry, while providing comprehensive development, manufacturing, filling, and finishing solutions for a range of medical devices, including SMIs, DPIs, nasal sprays, and medical check valves.

As a Programme Scheduler, your duties will include:

• Develop, maintain and manage accurate programme schedules and timelines.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to gather programme requirements and deliverables.
• Prepare and present KPI reports to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Monitor and adjust schedules with project/programme goals and strategic plans.
• Ensure alignment of scheduling with project/programme goals and strategic plans.
• Track milestones and deadlines, highlight risks and recommending mitigations.
• Provide regular scheduling reports and updates to project teams and senior management.
• Maintain documentation and version control schedules using appropriate tools/software.
• Support forecasting, resource planning and performance tracking processes.

Programme Scheduler – Beneficial key skills and experience

• Proven experience in project scheduling, coordination, planning and budgeting
• Proficient in tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera or similar
• Strong analytical management skills and multi-tasking skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Knowledge of risk management and project methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile & PMBOK desirable)
• Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or related field
• Industry knowledge in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, construction preferred

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Buy/Sell Scheme
• A generous employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Private dental Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Group life assurance
• Free will writing service
• Active well-being programme
• Recognition awards
• Free Parking

Holmes Chapel is a beautiful village in Cheshire with excellent transport links via its railway station on the Crewe-Manchester Line, proximity to the motorway network and Manchester Airport. The National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Eryri (Snowdonia) are within easy reach. The village has a population of nearly 7,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, schools, and a GP practice.

This could suit someone who has experience as a Master scheduler, Planning Scheduler, Programme Planner, Project Controls Specialist or Project Co-ordinator.

As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative to the SBTI certification which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.

A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.

Our core values are, Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.

We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.

We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that’s what makes our company a great place to work.

We are proud to be a disability positive employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.

Please be advised that we are working with our trusted recruitment partner, Kinetic PLC, to manage this recruitment process. As such, a consultant from their team may screen your application and contact you directly on our behalf to progress your application.