Graduate Project Analyst

Salary: £27,600 – £30,000/annum

Contract: Contract, Permanent, Temporary

CIC Preston is looking for talented graduates to work in a project analyst role.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and gain exposure to different industries. The role involves supporting numerous aspects of project delivery in a highly customer-focused environment, working in tandem with project leaders and teams.

Graduates with a minimum 2:2 will come from a range of disciplines (IT or non IT related) including but not limited to: Business, Finance, Management and should have an interest in supporting project delivery.

Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, analysis and data management skills, be able to collaborate effectively with clients and team members, and deliver timely project outcomes. Individuals should demonstrate their ability to:

• Support the establishment of policies, procedures, standards and frameworks
• Devise and develop project management tools and practices
• Perform risk assessments, identifying organisation risks and opportunities
• Help facilitate PMO governance, including reviews and prioritisation
• Provide accurate reports on financials, invoices and resources
• Coordinate meetings and update and maintain project documentation and reporting

• Support budget and planning process, estimation and resource allocation
• Prioritise project activities
• Pro-actively identify and resolve risks and issues
Candidates will also display:
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skill
• A flexible approach to work and a ‘can do’ attitude
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team
• Drive and enthusiasm