Project Assistant / Administrator

Our client is looking for talented and passionate people to support the programme, which is a collaboration between numerous partners to get 2m people active across Greater Manchester. They're doing things differently and they are seeking committed people who can make a difference to people’s health and wellbeing, but to do this they need to grow the programme team. If you think you could help them increase physical activity and participation in sport to positively change the lives of people across the organisation, they would love to hear from you!

Position: Support Officer, Local Delivery Pilot
Location: Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £21,693 to £25,463

Closing Date: 5pm Tuesday 21 August 2018 
Interview Date: Thursday 13 September 2018 

About the role:

The Support Officer will work with the Programme Manager and the Programme Director across Greater Manchester and nationally.

Responsibilities:

- Assist with the development and implementation of complex programmes of work, stakeholder engagement and initiatives, taking direct responsibility for administrative and project support
- Assist with coordinating resources effectively, ensuring that project documentation is prepared and shared in accordance with project timetables and deadlines
- Ensure that change management is supported effectively by working with relevant programme teams and key stakeholders within the business
- Support specific projects within programme work streams and propose adjustments and amendments to policies, projects and processes
- Support procurement activities liaise with contractors and provide administrative support on budget planning and payments
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders from a wide variety of partner organisations, ensuring clear and effective channels of communication

About you:

- ECDL or equivalent or equivalent level of experience required
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Shorthand qualification or extensive experience of note and minute taking desirable
- Experience of providing admin support
- Significant experience of using a range of Microsoft office applications, including word, power point, excel and databases
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
- Experience in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders at both local, regional levels from a range backgrounds and disciplines
- Experience of working with external media agencies including managing specific commissioned projects would be an advantage
- Good level of communications and writing skills including experience in presenting to a wide range of audiences

Please read the attached job pack before applying for this role 

You may have experience of the following: Support Officer, Project Coordinator, Project Assistant, Project Support, Project Officer, Project Administrator, Administrator, Support Coordinator, Support Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Administrator, etc.

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