Junior Project Manager

I am currently working with a technology company in the West Midlands who are in need of a Junior / Assistant Project Manager to join an already growing team. This is a full-time, permanent position based in the Worcestershire area. Travelling will be required to customer locations across the UK. £25,000 - £35,000 p/a depending on experience On-site working with flexibility to work from home when not needed on site Job role: To assist established Project Managers in delivering contracts from handover to final acceptance. To support the Project Manager with contracts so that they are completed within time, specification and budget. Sole responsibility for contracts to support the department and individual development Helping to ensure that key objectives are achieved. Assist the project team with planning and delivery of ongoing projects. To assist in the reporting of the contracts as required by the project reporting processes and tools. To maintain harmonious relationships with customers, subcontractors and company staff and to develop good working relationships. To attend, contribute to, and when required call such meetings as are required to effectively manage the contracts as required by the Project Manager. To provide feedback to the project manager on status and support areas of the business where necessary to keep project milestones on-track. To provide a flexible approach to meeting reasonable business goals. To support activities at customer facilities when required during the course of the project. Supporting the management of risk and opportunities Provide ad hoc Senior Project team assistance tasks including data collation and assessment, scanning and filing. Requirements: HND or higher qualification is preferred. Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in an equivalent environment A strong communicator with a positive attitude and a team player. Self-motivated and able to drive own tasks Ability to embrace and encourage change. Excellent attention to detail. Quality and process oriented. Able to multi task and prioritise. Full driving license required Good quality report writing skills. Good general computer skills e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Knowledge of project planning tools an advantage but not essential. You will have the opportunity to develop into a Project Manager role through the company's structured training program and gain the experience necessary to become an accredited Project Management professional. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk