Project Assistant

South Bay Center for Counseling/Community Development; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in community development seeks a Project & Training Assistant in Blandford. This full-time role involves project management, user training, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a background in law or business management.

Benefits

Career Structure

Training Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Opportunities for Growth

High Staff Retention

Celebration of Successes

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Family-Oriented Ethos

Qualifications

• Good general education required.
• Prior administrative and training experience.
• Strong team player with confidence to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the design, management, and implementation of projects.
• Delivering user training alongside the IT Trainer.
• Updating project tasks weekly using spreadsheets.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Graduation in law or business management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Project & Training Assistant

Are you looking not just for a new role but also to become part of an inclusive company that values its staff and invests in both their development and technology? Then look no further, this might be the role for you!

We are currently seeking a Project & Training Assistant to join our client in Blandford on a full-time permanent basis.

Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday (flexible hours can be arranged if needed)

Company Benefits:

• Career Structure
• Training Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Opportunities for Growth
• High Staff Retention
• Celebration of Successes
• Strategy & Compliance Days with the Whole Company
• Christmas & New Year Celebrations
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Firm-Wide Bonus Scheme
• Rewards & Thoughtful Gifts
• Christmas Shutdown Period
• Family-Oriented Ethos
• Additional Opportunities

The ideal candidate will have a good general education, strong IT skills (especially Excel), excellent communication skills, and prior administrative and training experience. You should be a strong team player with the confidence to work independently and prioritize your workload. Being well-organized, flexible, and detail-oriented are essential for this busy and varied role.

Requirements:

• Experience in project, business, or finance management
• Graduation in law, business, or law with business management
• Keen interest in law
• Proven track record in managing projects
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Own transport is required

Duties include:

• Assisting with the design, management, and implementation of projects across departments, ensuring timely completion
• Liaising with external companies and arranging meetings
• Delivering user training alongside the IT Trainer and Developer
• Drafting templates from master documents
• Updating project tasks weekly using spreadsheets
• Rolling out training on new products and systems
• Designing training materials, including guides and SharePoint pages
• Supporting development work for the IT Trainer and Developer
• Keeping office policies and procedures current
• Researching products and solutions to meet the firm's needs

For further information, please apply now or call us at 01258 458 695.