Are you looking to kickstart your career in project management? Expleo is excited to announce an opening for a Project Assistant to join our dynamic engineering team in Preston. This role is perfect for someone eager to grow and support our expanding Air Support Department.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Engineering Teams and Project Managers to deliver multi-disciplinary projects.
- Perform project reporting and scheduling tasks utilising MS Office Suite.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of tracking databases and Kanban boards.
- Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), trackers, and metrics are current and relevant.
- Support in resolving queries and issues.
- Develop an understanding of business processes and procedures.
- Provide assistance with various aspects of project management.
Qualifications
- Relevant Work Experience: Any internships or previous roles in project support or administration.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with project management software/tools.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills.
Essential skills
- Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders.
- Practical knowledge gained through job-related training and hands-on experience, focusing on practical rather than theoretical skills.
- Proficient in IT and quick to learn new systems/software.
- Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
- Basic understanding of project team structures and processes.
- Effective information gathering and problem-solving abilities.
- Keen to adopt best practices and work effectively in a team.
- Strong communication skills.
- Accurate and timely work within standard procedures, impacting team effectiveness.
Desired skills
- Familiarity with project management (PM) policies, processes, procedures, and systems.
- Understanding of various PM tools, techniques, and practices.
- Preferably, some experience working within a project team, though not essential.
- Basic knowledge of PM governance is advantageous but not required.
What do I need before I apply
Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC).
Must be willing to work onsite at our Head Office in Preston.
Benefits
- Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive