The Compleat Food Group

VLAN Co-ordination Project Manager

Salary:
£55-60k

VLAN Co-ordination Project Manager
£55 – 60k | 12-Month FTC | Hybrid (UK)

At The Compleat Food Group (TCFG), we’re continuing to invest in our IT landscape to support growth across our multi-site business. As part of this, we’re looking for a VLAN Co-ordination Project Manager to lead network segmentation and VLAN projects across the Group.

This is a key role within Central Services, focused on delivering consistent, secure, and well-structured network environments across all sites – with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading delivery of VLAN and network segmentation projects across multiple sites
  • Coordinating implementation of VLAN structures aligned to Group standards
  • Developing delivery plans covering switching, routing, addressing, and segmentation
  • Acting as the key point of coordination between technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party suppliers
  • Translating technical network requirements into structured, deliverable plans
  • Managing cutover activities, including downtime windows, rollback planning, and post-change validation
  • Ensuring consistency of VLAN schemas and alignment with network architecture
  • Managing risks, RAID logs, and governance throughout delivery

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience delivering IT or network-related projects
  • Good understanding of VLANs, network segmentation, and switching concepts
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience coordinating technical teams and multiple workstreams
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

  • Experience with network transformations or site rollouts
  • Background in FMCG or multi-site environments
  • Understanding of WAN, firewalls, or cloud networking
  • PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent certification

Why join TCFG?
 You’ll be part of a fast-paced, collaborative business where IT plays a critical role in enabling operational performance. This is a great opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape how our sites are connected and secured.

If you enjoy coordinating complex technical projects, working across teams, and delivering at pace – we’d love to hear from you.

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. 

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. 

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners. 

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
  • 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
  • Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
  • Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
  • Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
  • EV charging points – available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

  • Private Medical Insurance (work level dependent)
  • Group Life Assurance (work level dependent)
  • 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
  • Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts 
  • Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
  • Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
  • Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

  • Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
  • Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
  • Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
  • Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
  • Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

  • 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
  • Charity initiatives and fundraising events
  • Team socials to connect and celebrate together
  • Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
  • New baby gift for new parents

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