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Posted:
25.08.2025
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09.10.2025
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Job Description:
Manpower is currently seeking a Part-Time Team Assistant/Learning Coordinator to work with our global FMCG client, Unilever, renowned for brands such as Ben & Jerry's, Knorr, Walls & Marmite, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based at our client's Research & Development facility, at Colworth Science Park, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire (MK44), accessible by car. It also houses our client's global centre of excellence in safety and sustainability sciences.
This is a Part-Time temporary role, for 6 months requiring 18.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday. (There will a need to be flexible on start time and finish time) Compensation for this role is competitive, paying £21.03 per hour, depending upon experience.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Act as the primary point of contact for allocated Director Group(s) at Colworth Science Park, support in day-to-day activities.
* Team Workshop Management: Arrange conferences, workshops, and special events for the team including venues, travel, entertainment, etc.
* Support the team / Director in preparation and follow-up of their team meetings.
* Serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for the Coupa procurement process.
* Raise and track purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and ensure timely approvals.
* Provide guidance and troubleshooting support to the team members using Coupa.
* Work with the Head of Learning and Communication, supporting the coordination of learning activities aligned with RD&I strategy.
* Support logistics for events in Amsterdam.
* At times, flexibility may be required to provide logistical and administrative support for internal events hosted at Colworth Science Park. Coordinate venue bookings, catering, materials, and communications for events, and support on the day to ensure events run smoothly.
REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE
* High degree of organisation and time management, balancing multiple priorities at once, working with different levels of stakeholders in and outside of the organization.
* Team player, willing to help other team members and be a proactive member of the wider RD&I community.
* Excellent in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, in Coupa for budget management, and ability to quickly acquire new IT skills to utilize key company software and systems.
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
* Occasional short business trips within Europe may be required, but not essential.
Colworth Science Park working environment:
* 9 miles from Bedford
* 18 miles from M1
* Modern working environment in a beautiful, listed building
* Shuttle bus provided from Bedfordshire area to site.
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