Assistant Project Manager

White Horse Employment; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national educational organization is seeking a proactive Project Co-ordinator/Assistant Project Manager to support project delivery and planning. The role involves coordinating activities, tracking project progress, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Business Administration or Project Management, experience in project coordination, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools. This position offers opportunities to grow in a supportive team environment focused on enhancing mathematics education.

Benefits

Opportunities for skill development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in project coordination or similar role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate project activities and keep stakeholders informed.
• Track progress and prepare status reports.

Skills

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Trello

Asana

Monday.com

Jira

Job description

White Horse Employment are working exclusively with a National organisation dedicated to improving mathematics teaching and learning.

Our client is seeking a proactive and organised Project Co-ordinator/Assistant Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and delivery of strands of work across their Level 3 Programmes directorate, with a particular focus on the Advanced Maths Support Programme (AMSP).

You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with the charity’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project managers and strand leads with project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate project activities and keep stakeholders informed of deadlines and deliverables.
• Track progress, prepare status reports, and monitor KPIs.
• Support internal and external communications, including reports for trustees, funders, and leadership.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, schedules, and plans.
• Organise meetings, workshops, and presentations, ensuring smooth operational support.

Key Relationships

• Level 3 Programmes Director
• Directors and Assistant Directors in Level 3 Programmes
• Finance and Operations Teams
• Marketing and Campaign Team

Person Specification

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or similar.
• 1–3 years’ experience in project coordination or a similar administrative/support role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, Monday.com, Jira).
• Strong organisational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, APM PFQ).
• Experience in education or working with schools/colleges.
• Familiarity with digital business tools such as CRM or Power BI.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and service-oriented, with a focus on delivering exceptional results.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully.
• Able to influence others using evidence and reasoning.
• Committed to producing high-quality work that aligns with organisational values.

Why Join

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that support students and educators. You will work with a collaborative, supportive team, with opportunities to grow and develop your skills in project management and education.