Assistant Project Manager

J3a Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Norwich is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager. This full-time role involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring projects to ensure timely and high-standard delivery. Ideal candidates should be organised, communicative, and eager to learn. Prior project management experience is a plus but not essential, as training will be provided. Join a supportive team and advance your career in project management.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Valuable skills development

Qualifications

• Strong detail orientation and organisation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in project management is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project activity planning and sequencing.
• Produce project documentation such as reports and emails.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
• Manage project milestones and payment criteria.
• Identify and remove inefficiencies in processes.

Skills

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Confident communicator

Ability to prioritise tasks

Proactive and eager to learn

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Assistant Project Manager
Location: Norwich
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our growing team in Norwich. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the right personality, drive, and positive attitude to support the delivery of key projects.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a vital role in planning, coordinating, and monitoring projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project activity planning and sequencing, including quality, risk, and time planning using Microsoft Project (Gantt charts).
• Produce accurate project documentation such as contractual notices, progress and commercial reports, and email correspondence.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, clients, and delivery partners to manage resources and meet commitments.
• Understand and manage project milestones and payment criteria, supported by the necessary documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and removing inefficiencies in processes.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, documentation, and procedures.
• Uphold company culture and values in all aspects of work.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• A confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines
• Positive, proactive, and keen to learn new skills
• Motivated to develop and grow within a project management role
• Previous project management experience is beneficial but not essential - we are more interested in your personality, attitude, and potential to succeed. Full training and support will be provided.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career forward as an Assistant Project Manager. You'll work in a supportive team environment, gain valuable skills, and play an important role in the successful delivery of projects