Assistant Project Manager

Howett Thorpe; Bosham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Assistant Project Manager in Bosham to support project management on a fixed-term basis until September 2026. The ideal candidate will assist with planning, stakeholder engagement, and project deliverables while ensuring efficiency and communication across teams. The role offers benefits such as access to gym facilities, a private pension scheme, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Access to onsite gym facilities

Private pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project.
• Experience in managing project deliverables across multiple teams and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning, scheduling, and tracking of project activities.
• Participating in stakeholder meetings to monitor progress and coordinate tasks.
• Preparing reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Supporting engagement activities by organising workshops and meetings.
• Collecting and analysing data with appropriate confidentiality.
• Interpreting findings to provide clear insights and recommendations.
• Contributing to the mapping and redesign of business processes to improve efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities for automation, simplification, and resource optimisation.
• Supporting communication of change initiatives.
• Aiding in securing stakeholder approval for delivery plans.
• Contributing to the timely delivery of projects within budget and quality standards.

Skills

Project management principles

Microsoft Office

Team management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Part-time 22.5 hours per week

Assistant Project Manager

Fixed-term contract

Chichester

Salary: £35,500 - £37,500

Reference No: HT15908

Howett Thorpe is pleased to be partnering with this client on an exclusive basis to recruit a part-time Project Manager to support the efficient management of this project on a fixed-term basis until September 2026.

Assistant Project Manager Benefits

• Fixed-term contract until September 2026
• Access to onsite gym facilities
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Private pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave, in addition to Christmas shutdown days

Assistant Project Manager Role Overview

This role involves working alongside the Project Manager and project delivery team within a strategic transformation initiative aimed at enhancing budget efficiency and developing a sustainable operational and financial model.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in communication, coordination, and governance processes to ensure successful outcomes across all key teams involved in this significant project. The position will encompass both implementation and strategic development activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the planning, scheduling, and tracking of project activities
• Participating in stakeholder meetings to monitor progress and coordinate tasks
• Preparing reports and presentations for senior stakeholders
• Supporting engagement activities by organising workshops and meetings
• Collecting and analysing data (e.g., staff workload, financial performance) with appropriate confidentiality
• Interpreting findings to provide clear insights and recommendations
• Contributing to the mapping and redesign of business processes to improve efficiency
• Identifying opportunities for automation, simplification, and resource optimisation
• Supporting communication of change initiatives to keep staff informed and engaged
• Aiding in securing stakeholder approval for delivery plans
• Contributing to the timely delivery of projects within budget and quality standards

The ideal Assistant Project Manager will possess:

• Sound understanding of project management principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project
• Experience in managing project deliverables across multiple teams and disciplines

Howett Thorpe operates as a recruitment agency for this role, adhering to all applicable UK legislation. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to every candidate. If you do not hear from us within five working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.