I am currently supporting an exciting organisation based in Birmingham who are looking to bring a Project Manager Assistant into their growing team on a fixed-term contract basis.
This is such a brilliant opportunity for someone who's curious about a career in Project Management and wants exposure to high-level projects, fast-paced delivery, and influential stakeholders. The team you'll be joining are responsible for delivering some major events and investment initiatives - the kind of projects that genuinely make a difference, with a lot of visibility and moving parts.
You'll be providing critical support to two senior Project Managers - helping coordinate meetings, track project actions, manage documentation, and take ownership of the central delegate lists which are coming in from a number of external stakeholders. It's a highly admin-focused role, but in the best way - you'll be learning the ropes of how a large-scale programme is delivered, giving you all the right building blocks for the next step in your career.
This role is being offered as a fixed-term contract and we're looking for someone to start immediately due to increased demand in the team. That said, the business are going through a period of incredible growth - and this opportunity has come about because of that. So while it's initially a contract, there is a genuine chance it could be extended or even become permanent for the right person.
The Role Will Involve:
Supporting two senior Project Managers with day-to-day administration and coordination tasks
Coordinating internal and external meetings, managing attendee lists and circulating key documents
Attending meetings, taking accurate minutes, and tracking actions through to completion
Updating project documentation including action logs, risk registers, and project reports
Taking ownership of central delegate lists, ensuring they're kept accurate and up to date
Supporting with the creation of event materials, presentations, and briefings
Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely communication
Providing general team support during key delivery periods - particularly around event planningThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience coordinating tasks or working in a project support, business support, or similar role
A confident personality and the ability to push back professionally when priorities need to be adjusted
A real interest in Project Management and a desire to grow in this field
Excellent Excel skills - confident working with spreadsheets, data logs, and formatting
Strong organisational skills - able to manage multiple tasks and keep things moving
Clear, professional communication - written and verbal
Someone proactive, calm under pressure, and comfortable managing their own workload
Experience using project management tools (Trello, MS Project, Asana etc.) would be beneficial, but not essentialIn Return:
Flexible hybrid working (typically 1-2 days per week in the Birmingham office)
Flexible hours with a genuine give and take culture - some days will be busier than others, and that's balanced with quieter periods
A rare opportunity to support high-impact, public-facing projects from behind the scenes
Hands-on experience that will truly boost your career if you're exploring a move into Project Management
Friendly, supportive team who want you to succeed and growSummary:
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's highly organised, confident communicating with senior teams, and interested in building a career in Project Management. If you're someone who thrives on structure, loves a good spreadsheet, and wants to be part of something exciting - this could be your next step.
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