Assistant Project Manager

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

Job summary

A public sector agency in Exeter is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a national programme. This role offers hands-on experience in managing project delivery, tracking metrics, and maintaining reports. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional organisational skills and engage professionally with a variety of stakeholders. This position provides an excellent entry point into project management, enabling personal and professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills to manage timelines and track metrics.
• Ability to engage professionally with clients and senior colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and observe project methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support management in developing and delivering operational objectives.
• Manage daily and weekly data tasks, including updating databases and generating reports.
• Update and maintain the project SharePoint site and key documents.
• Communicate regularly with Business Operations to monitor project performance.
• Assist in preparing presentations and reports.
• Provide logistical support for meetings and maintain records of decisions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

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

We value professionalism, integrity, respect, and innovation. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages all colleagues to contribute, grow, and excel. We support our colleagues' development and growth, empowering them to succeed throughout their careers.

Assistant Project Manager – Role Overview

This role offers 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. In this fast-paced environment, your organisational skills and attention to detail will be highly valued, providing a rewarding chance to develop project management expertise and influence meaningful outcomes.

You will support project delivery and ensure the smooth operation of project tools, systems, and records. Additionally, you will assist in other project management areas. The position is suitable for someone with exceptional 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 provides an excellent opportunity 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, including maintaining detailed records of decisions.
• Willingness to attend inspections to observe and learn the NCA (Net Capacity Assessment) methodology.