Assistant Project Manager - Motorsport

Smedley Group; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to support international project scaling. The role involves developing project timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates will have exceptional organizational and communication skills, a degree from a top university, and a willingness to travel.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Hands-on experience in project management

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing multiple projects.
• Strong ability to monitor project progress and provide updates.
• Exceptional organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and partners.
• Monitor project progress and provide updates to leadership.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree from a top university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

FAT Karting League’s mission is to achieve mass participation in motorsport by radically reducing the barriers to entry.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support our team as we scale internationally. This role is critical in ensuring our projects run smoothly and deadlines are met. You will support the Programme Manager in development of strong process as we drive a culture of Project Management across all business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update project timelines, budgets and task lists.
• Hold internal and external stakeholders accountable for deliverables against project milestones.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and partners to further project delivery.
• Identify and resolve potential roadblocks to keep projects on track.
• Support cross-functional teams in executing project tasks efficiently.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Contribute to process improvements and codification of best practices.
• Assist Programme Manager in the delivery of strategic targets
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Planner).
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and ability to track complex workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Degree from a top university preferred.
• Must be willing to travel both in the UK and internationally.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing startup with exciting career growth opportunities.
• Work on projects which are shaping the future of the company.
• Collaborate with a dynamic and driven team.
• Gain hands-on experience in project management and operational excellence.
  
  
  

If you’re an ambitious and detail-oriented professional looking to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team.