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Business and Projects Assistant

For People and Places

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 22,000 - 27,000

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values making a positive impact on society. As a Business and Projects Assistant, you'll support a dynamic team in delivering impactful projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your organisational and communication skills while working on meaningful initiatives. With a flexible working environment, approximately 80% remote, you can balance your professional growth with personal commitments. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to transformative projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

Experience as a PA, Project Coordinator, or PMO Assistant.
Ability to support project planning and documentation.

Responsibilities

Writing and sharing information effectively.
Maintaining project documentation and tracking tasks.
Building great working relationships with the team.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Project Coordination

Detail Orientation

Education

Relevant Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

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I help organisations win new business and make impactful changes

Role:Business and Projects Assistant

For People and Places is a business growth and transformation consultancy. We help organisations who are passionate about making a positive difference for the UK public to deliver growth and transformation programmes that go Further, Faster and are more Fun to be part of. We exist to make places better for all those who use them. We value the trust placed in us, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to society through our work.

Are you passionate about making a difference while developing your organisational and communication skills? We’re recruiting for an individual who shares our values and has relevant work experience as a PA, Project Coordinator or PMO Assistant. We are keen to hear from individuals who have experience of working in a small business, or are returning to work after a career break. Training and regular feedback will be given, plus opportunities for further development within the company if desired.

We are looking for someone who enjoys these things:

·supporting a team to succeed

·getting the detail right and being organised

·engaging with people through email, phone and video calls

·using Microsoft Office 365 products

Responsibilities

·Writing and sharing information effectively and supporting project planning

·Maintaining project documentation and records, tracking tasks and following up

·Capturing key points actions from meetings

·Coordinating schedules and meetings, and supporting the involvement of the right people

·Coordinating evaluations and lessons learned

·Building great working relationships with the team

Working hours and location

32 hours per week, to be worked semi-flexibly. Approximately 80% remote, 20% on site with clients or with the For People and Places team. If you have flexible working requirements that mean you cannot commit to 32 hours per week but would still like to be considered for the role then please get in touch. Due to the location of our clients, applicants should be located in the West Midlands or North West of England, and be able to drive.

Actual salary range

£22,000-£27,000

To apply

If you’re ready to start a journey of professional growth and contribute to meaningful projects, please send your CV with a brief covering note to sinead.sibley@forppl.co.uk.

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