Zest Senior Project Manager (Field) St Albans, Herts, UK GBP 40-50,000 depending on experience - (posted Apr 29 2026)

Company: Kokoro Global
Advertisers Ref: MrWeb/ZestSPM
MrWeb Ref: 162923

Job Spec:

Zest is more than a name; it infuses all we do.

We energise, sharpen, and squeeze the most out of every project for our clients. We are excited by the new, always hunting for fresh approaches and new ideas.

If you think you can help us, put the zing in amazing, we'd love to talk to you.

We are looking for an ambitious, self-driven experienced Fieldwork Project Manager, with research industry experience, to manage market research projects both internationally and in the UK.

• 3+ years commercial project management experience, and fully comfortable managing numerous projects across multi-markets
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills; both written and verbal whilst managing professional relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Experience in being the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships, growth and understanding business needs.
• Efficiently manage multiple complex projects from project commissioning through to delivery
• Work with a variety of internal and external teams, moderators, translators, viewing facilities etc. to identify and execute the best approach to project briefs.
• An understanding of project budgets; delivering projects on time and to budget
• Display a real 'can do' attitude; always looking for solutions as challenges arise.
• Manage junior members of the team, supporting their development through coaching and training.
• Assist Head of Zest with responding to new client briefs and growing existing client accounts, including project costings, proposal writing and project deliverables.

• Survey scripting.

• A 'stronger together' culture that gives everyone the confidence to be brave, go further.
• Insatiable curiosity to never stop thinking until we secure the best solution.
• Delivering real impact for the clients not just settling for something that ticks a box.
• Guidance from great colleagues and inspiration from great leaders - in a place where talent is given opportunities fast.
• Good vibes and a thirst for fun that runs throughout our work and beyond.

• A competitive salary (salary bracket £40,000- £50,000 depending on experience) plus bonus scheme.
• A wide variety of employee benefits - from paid-for social events and travel.
• season-ticket loans to dental cover and a workplace pension.
• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off!

Who to contact: Please send a CV and covering letter to Mrs Juli Scott by e-mail: juli.scott@kokoro-global.com

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