Assistant Project Manager - Hybrid, Stakeholder & Reporting

The University of Sheffield; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Discounts

Staff networks

Job summary

The University of Sheffield AMRC North West in Samlesbury is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to support complex project delivery. You will plan milestones, maintain documentation and coordinate with managers and partners to keep work on track.

Strong IT skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project, clear written and verbal communication, and a methodical, detail‑oriented approach are essential. The role is based onsite with hybrid options and offers development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant project coordination or support experience.
• Client-facing or customer service experience at team level.
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication; capable of report writing.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, administration, and delivery of project work.
• Prepare reports and present results to Project Manager and stakeholders.
• Coordinate milestones, budgets, and risk management activities.
• Communicate with internal teams and external partners to meet deadlines.
• Assist with securing partnership projects and maintaining relationships.

Skills

Project coordination

Client facing

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organised

Budget tracking

Problem solving

Risk management

PM qualification

Education

Project management qualification (PFQ/PRINCE2/Agile)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

The University of Sheffield AMRC North West in Samlesbury is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to support complex project delivery. You will plan milestones, maintain documentation and coordinate with managers and partners to keep work on track.

Strong IT skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project, clear written and verbal communication, and a methodical, detail‑oriented approach are essential. The role is based onsite with hybrid options and offers development opportunities.