Project Assistant (Undergraduate Placement)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A city council in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate to join as a Project Assistant. This paid placement, lasting up to 12 months, involves supporting business development initiatives and gaining valuable experience in a public sector environment. Ideal candidates are hardworking undergraduates ready to learn and contribute to economic growth in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and contribute to the team.
• Administrative skills, including organizing meetings and handling enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering business-related programmes.
• Assist in appraising funding requests and processing claims.
• Coordinate with the Business Development and Innovation Team.

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or related fields

Job description

Project Assistant (Undergraduate Placement)

Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2026

Grade 2 - £24,027 - £25,992

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 30 hours per week

Location: Birmingham

This is a great opportunity for an undergraduate student seeking paid work experience for up to 12 months with the Business Development and Innovation Team at Birmingham City Council.

You will support a small team focused on stimulating business activity and job creation within the City and region.

Your typical day may include handling enquiries for new programmes, organizing meetings, taking minutes, arranging briefing sessions with businesses and partners, marketing activities, updating databases, conducting financial and business assessments for funding applications, and attending investment panel meetings.

We are looking for committed individuals who are hardworking and eager to learn.

The Business Development and Innovation Team (BDI) provides strategic leadership within Birmingham City Council and the West Midlands region to enhance business confidence, encourage investment, stimulate activity, and create jobs through various business development programmes.

It has developed a broad portfolio of multi-million-pound initiatives.

The team is offering up to 12 months paid placements for third-year undergraduates to help deliver these programmes.

Purpose of the role

To support Project Managers and Coordinators in coordinating, delivering, and monitoring a range of business-related programmes aimed at improving Birmingham's economic prosperity and growth.
To assist in appraising funding requests, presenting business cases to investment panels, processing claims, and monitoring outcomes.
To help develop and maintain effective financial systems.

Academic programmes/modules

Suitable for students in: ABS/BSc Business and Management, ABS/BSc Business & Professional Studies, ABS/BSc Economics and Management, ABS/BSc Finance, CHS/BSc Business and International Relations, CHS/BSc Business and Mathematics, Accounting and Finance, Business Economics and Finance, Business Psychology, Finance, International Accounting and Finance, Strategic Marketing Management, Work Psychology and Business, Business Analytics, Business and Management Entrepreneurship, Global Operations and Service Management, Information Systems and Business Analysis, International Business, Investment Analysis Strategy, and International Business.

Job functions

Accounting/Tax, Administration, Financial Services, Project Management, Public Sector & Services

For informal inquiries, please contact: [e-mail]

Please upload your current CV via the attachment section of your application. Applications without a CV will not be considered.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer committed to employing, retaining, and developing all staff.

We aim to ensure a positive and equitable recruitment process. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments, additional support, or accessibility accommodations during your application.

Internal mobility and staff development are priorities. Therefore, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be prioritized and reviewed before external applications.

We welcome applications from individuals with caring responsibilities, and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of right to work in the UK is required for all applicants, in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, prior to employment confirmation.

Job Description and Person Specification

Note: We aim to advertise roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes, vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage prompt applications to ensure consideration.