Project Assistant

Fisher German LLP; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is seeking a motivated individual to handle liaising with landowners and external stakeholders, managing project enquiries, and preparing essential documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and organisational skills, be detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office. A discretionary bonus and generous holiday scheme are among the excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Online money saving portal

Death In Service cover

Volunteering Leave

Qualifications

• Motivated self-starter thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with landowners and external stakeholders.
• Managing project enquiries via calls, emails, and post.
• Preparation of documents and maintaining databases.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Clear communication

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Liaising with landowners and external stakeholders
• Communicating with Clients and responding to requests
• Liaising with other contractors and external organisations
• Co-ordinating and sending Land Access Requests
• Manage and respond to project enquiries (calls, emails, post)
• Keeping records of financial transactions
• Preparation of documents: notices, licences, meeting minutes, maintain databases and documentation tracking
• Manage returned documentation, consents
• Work with GIS teams to create plans

Qualifications

• This role would suit an individual who is a motivated self-starter and thrives in fast-paced environments with strong interpersonal skills and a desire to provide great service to internal colleagues and external clients.
• Excellent organisational skills and confidence working to deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication styles, both written and verbal.
• Experience of project management would be advantageous.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Be confident with using Microsoft Office, with proficient IT skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Can manage own workload, prioritising tasks as appropriate.
• Works well as part of a team.

Benefits

• A discretionary bonus scheme
• A generous holiday scheme which commences at 25 days with a sliding scale up to 30 days plus an additional day for your birthday, and additional days to cover the festive period
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• An online money saving portal
• Death In Service cover, alongside access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes health appointments for you and your family
• Volunteering Leave equating to 2 days per year (pro rata if you're part-time)

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