Assistant Project Manager

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

Job summary

A public sector agency in Leeds is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a significant national programme. You will help manage project timelines and metrics, maintain data reports, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have excellent organisational skills, confidence in client engagement, and a desire to develop their project management expertise in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Confidence in engaging with clients and senior colleagues.

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, templates, and key documents.
• Communicate with Business Operations to monitor project performance.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and communications.
• Provide logistical and secretariat support for meetings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client engagement

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 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 colleagues to contribute, grow, and excel. We support our colleagues' development and growth, ensuring assistance at every stage of 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, providing hands-on experience in managing timelines, tracking metrics, and maintaining insightful Power BI reports. You will be part of a fast-paced environment where your organisational skills and attention to detail will be highly valued, offering a rewarding opportunity to develop project management skills and influence meaningful outcomes.

You will support project delivery and ensure the smooth operation of project tools, systems, and records, along with other project management activities.

This position is suited for someone with excellent organisational skills who can work independently to meet project deadlines. You should feel confident engaging professionally with clients and senior colleagues.

You will collaborate across teams to support stakeholder engagement, daily operations, and project activities. With exposure to a variety of internal and external stakeholders, this role provides a great chance to further develop your project delivery expertise.

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 to facilitate effective governance and record decisions.
• Attend inspections to observe and learn the NCA (Net Capacity Assessment) methodology.