Assistant Project Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a significant national programme. This role provides an opportunity to manage timelines, track metrics, and maintain Power BI reports. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and the ability to engage with clients and senior colleagues. You will support project delivery and collaborate across teams to enhance project management expertise, making meaningful contributions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines and engage professionally.
• Experience in data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support management in developing operational objectives.
• Manage data tasks, including updating databases and generating reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is the public sector’s property valuation expert and adviser, aiming to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. Our work is crucial for collecting over £60 billion in revenue, which benefits communities across England and Wales.

We value professionalism, integrity, respect, and innovation. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages growth and development, empowering colleagues to succeed throughout their careers.

Assistant Project Manager – Role Overview

This role provides a dynamic opportunity to support a significant national programme, shaping solutions for a key public sector client. It is an ideal entry point into project delivery, offering hands-on experience in managing timelines, tracking metrics, and maintaining Power BI reports. Your organisational skills and attention to detail will be highly valued in this fast-paced environment, helping you develop project management expertise and make meaningful contributions.

You will support project delivery and ensure the smooth operation of project tools, systems, and records, as well as assist in other project management areas.

The position is suitable for someone with excellent organisational skills who can work independently to meet deadlines and engage professionally with clients and senior colleagues.

You will collaborate across teams to support stakeholder engagement, daily operations, and project activities. This role offers an excellent chance to further develop your project delivery skills through regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

Assistant Project Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Support management in developing and delivering operational objectives.
• Manage daily and weekly data tasks, including updating databases, generating reports, and maintaining governance logs.
• Update and maintain the project SharePoint site, templates, and key documents.
• Communicate regularly with Business Operations to monitor project performance.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and communications.
• Ensure equipment is issued and accounted for across the project.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve project goals, responding to project needs.
• Provide logistical and secretariat support for meetings, ensuring effective governance and detailed records of decisions.
• Willingness to attend inspections to observe and learn the NCA (Net Capacity Assessment) methodology.