Project Assistant – Programme Office – 30576

Our Client is a world leading Automotive OEM which is responsible for some of the most iconic 4×4’s & Sports Cars produced. Due to the huge demand for current models and substantial investment in future projects there is a requirement for more resources across the business in engineering & manufacturing on a contract basis.

The Role: The core purpose of the role of Programmes Co-ordinator, is to interface with the Head of Government Programmes, and where required, the six other sub-divisions that make up GP, to ensure that high-level information on all government related projects in is compiled and reported in a concise, timely and accurate manner.

The work of the Programme Co-ordinator will be varied, but will largely focus on co-ordinating all necessary inputs, activities and outputs for delegated projects.
•Coordinate communications within the team.
•Project coordination supporting GP sub-teams,
•Booking and organising events, sending communications to suppliers, recording and maintaining data, etc.
•Purchase Order management raise all GP purchase orders on SAP system.
Other responsibilities to be delegated by the Head of Government Programmes; these responsibilities could include assisting sub-divisional managers when support is required, preparing PowerPoint presentations, organising and co-ordinating team meetings, taking minutes and maintaining information.

Essential Skills / Qualifications:

Key Skills:
1) Excellent organisational skills & attention to detail
2) High IT literacy skills, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
3) Excellent written and oral communicating skills, with people at all levels.
Desirable Skills / Qualifications:
•Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritising appropriately.
•Strong reporting skills. Experience of establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders.
•Commercial awareness and they ability to learn about new and different business processes and business applications quickly.
•Enthusiasm and the drive to succeed individually and as part of a team.
•Project Management experience (Prince2 / other relevant qualification).
•Experience working on projects with the public sector / Universities etc.