Junior Operations Project Manager
We're keen to welcome a Junior Operations Project Manager to join us in the Operations Support Team at VetPartners.
As a fast-growing veterinary group, we're looking for an organised, proactive and enthusiastic individual to join our Operations Support team and begin developing a career in project management.
About the role
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of operational projects, business integrations and initiatives across the UK and Ireland.
Working closely with and learning from experienced Project Managers.
A little bit about us
Led by vets, VetPartners forms a significant share of the UK veterinary market, across small animal, equine and farm practices and veterinary businesses.
Our mission is to deliver outstanding care for our patients and clients, and be the veterinary group of choice. VetPartners encourages an independent spirit while supporting investment in people, facilities and the latest technology to enable excellent service delivery.
What you will be doing
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Building clear project plans, trackers and documentation, keeping actions, risks and issues on track throughout each project.
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Working with practices, business teams and stakeholders, gathering information and requirements to set projects up for success.
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Coordinating actions across areas such as banking, suppliers, contracts, insurance, utilities and other operational changes.
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Supporting practices, businesses, and the project management team throughout the project lifecycle, responding to queries and helping resolve challenges.
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Supporting a broad range of operational projects, including practice mergers, site relocations, new site launches, and wider business change activities.
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Identifying risks and challenges early, taking practical action, and escalating issues when needed.
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Capturing balanced and rounded 'lessons learned' post project completion, to help continually improve project processes, tools and ways of working.
What we are looking for
Essential
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Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
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Good problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
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Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with people at different levels.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
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A willingness to learn, ask questions and work with guidance and coaching while developing your project management skills.
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Flexibility to travel when required.
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Experience in a veterinary practice or similar environment.
Nice to have
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A project management qualification. (If you don’t already hold a suitable project management qualification, a willingness to undertake one, with support and coaching).
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Experience supporting project delivery within a large and complex organisational environment.
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An understanding of how business finance works.
Why join us
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Learn directly from experienced project managers and build practical project management skills.
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Gain broad exposure to operational projects across the UK and Ireland.
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Gain broad exposure and understanding of wider business process.
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Be part of a collaborative team that values learning, improvement and sharing expertise.
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Take on increasing responsibility as your confidence and experience grow.
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Make a real difference to our teams as they navigate complex change.
The finer details
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Based from our York Central Office, with some flexibility for hybrid working (60% or 3 days in-office required, as minimum).
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Monday to Friday.
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37.5 hours per week.
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Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 DOE
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25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
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Westfield health cash plan to help with everyday healthcare costs and retailer discounts.
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£250 CPD allowance per annum.
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Discount for up to 3 of your pets at your local VetPartners practice.
Flexibility and inclusion
We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, identity or circumstance. We value different perspectives and recognise that people bring skills and experience in different ways.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please tell us and we’ll do our best to help.
How to apply
If you’re organised, curious and ready to build your project management career in a role where you can make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV and tell us what interests you about the role.
For more information, please contact: [email protected]
Closing Date - 25th August 2026
(Please Apply directly - no agency submissions)
