FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

Job title: French speaking Project Manager
Location: Nottingham
Hybrid work possible after training
Salary: between £35,000 per annum and £50,000 per annum depending on experience
Ref: 5508F

To apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job reference: 5508F

The company:
An international organisation with long-standing experience supporting complex technical projects, particularly in developing regions.
Working closely with public institutions and international bodies, delivering end-to-end project support and long-term partnerships .

Main duties:
To oversee and coordinate projects in French-speaking territories, managing the full project lifecycle from tendering to delivery, while maintaining client relationships and ensuring successful implementation across diverse technical sectors

The role:

• Prepare and coordinate tender and bid submissions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements
• Review and analyse tenders to identify risks, opportunities, and optimal bid strategies.
• Manage commercial and operational projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
• Coordinate internal teams, external stakeholders, and local agents for seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress and report regularly to senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, institutional partners, and local agents.
• Support procurement processes, including supplier selection, order placement, and logistics follow-up
• Align project requirements with procurement, installation, and training activities for successful project delivery.

The candidate:

• Full professional fluency in French essential
• Proven experience managing international projects, ideally in a developing country
• Degree in project management, international business, science, engineering, or a related field.
  would be a bonus
• Experience preparing public and private tenders and drafting technical/contractual documents preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with multicultural stakeholders
• Knowledge of local tender procedures
• Willingness to travel when required

The salary:
Between £35,000£50,000 per annum depending on experience
Given the seniority and scope of the role, the final salary will be negotiated based on the candidates background and relevant experience

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.