Project Manager Assistant

Als; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ALS as a Project Manager Assistant in Coventry, providing essential support for field activities. You'll coordinate logistics, maintain accurate records, and respond to customer inquiries, contributing to a dynamic team. Enjoy flexible working hours with a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

Annual Leave starting at 25 days

Ability to Buy annual leave

Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme

Salary Progression Scheme

'Celebrating Success' Recognition Awards

Perkbox membership

Learning/study support

Group Personal Pension Plan

Car Parking on-site

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service or administrative role preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Project Managers.
• Coordinate logistics for sampling staff and manage stock levels.
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries and monitor sample progress.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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13th June, 2025

Project Manager Assistant
Imagine your future with us
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world's most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

The Role
We are seeking a proactive and well-organised Project Manager Assistant to support our busy Field Services department based in Coventry. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join a dynamic team, providing essential day-to-day administrative and operational support to Project Managers, ensuring smooth delivery of field activities and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Location:Coventry
Hours:25-37 hours per week (Flexible start and finish times)
Days:Monday to Friday
Basis:Part-time/Full-time, Permanent
Salary:£24,595 pro rata

The day to day

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to Project Managers and the Project Coordinator, ensuring smooth running of field activities
• Coordinate logistics for sampling staff, including site bookings, courier arrangements, and distribution of equipment and paperwork
• Maintain accurate records by inputting field data and updating site documents
• Manage stock levels of departmental consumables and support vehicle maintenance scheduling
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries, ensuring a professional and helpful service
• Monitor sample progress through the laboratory to help ensure deadlines are met and any issues are resolved efficiently
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support wider business objectives through ad hoc tasks when required

The Essentials

• Previous experience in a customer service or administrative role, ideally within a similar environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A professional, flexible, and customer-focused approach to work
• Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
• A collaborative team player who is also comfortable working independently
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance
• Willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture

Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you'll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Ability to Buy annual leave.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• 'Celebrating Success' Recognition Awards
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• Learning/study support
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Car Parking on-site

Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a UK Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. APPLY TODAY