Are you a problem solver with great administrative skills and attention to detail? Do you want to work as part of a purpose-led team? If so, you could be the key person we need to help us continue to grow.
We're looking for someone to help bring order and organisation to our busy creative project work, as well as providing support with our own marketing and social media. You'll need to have a positive, proactive and collaborative mindset and want a role where you will feel valued within our friendly and inclusive team.
Ideally, you'll already have experience in providing administrative and project support within a fast-paced environment. A ‘can-do' attitude will be vital, as is the ability to work with your colleagues to share and explain your ideas.
In summary, our ideal Project Assistant will have:
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the practical attention to detail that makes a real difference
- Great organisational and numeracy skills and the ability to manage timescales and budgets
- A love of teamwork, plus the confidence and self-motivation to work under your own steam when necessary
- The drive to be responsible for your own work, plus the ability to see how to assist other members of the team
- A passion for the creative / design sectors
- An active interest in marketing and social media, with the enthusiasm to help build our brand presence
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and an excellent command of English
- An understanding of sustainability and a genuine interest in exploring ways to help drive this agenda for our clients and ourselves
Job role will include:
- Project support to the client services team, helping to ensure that work is completed on time and budget
- Communicating with clients where necessary to ensure that we understand and meet their needs
- Helping to deliver our marketing strategy through specific initiatives and social media activity
- Providing support with the organisation and running of team and client events
- Some office administrative tasks where needed
What we can offer you:
- A growing business that will support your ambition, giving you the opportunity to develop this role in line with your skills and effort. You'll have the support, coaching, and training necessary to ensure you can grow personally
- A great selection of clients to work with - from global brands to local schools, no two days are ever the same and you won't get bored!
- A collaborative, inclusive, supportive, and flexible working environment – we understand the importance of 'give and take' and recognise that we need to work together to get the best results
- Competitive salary
- A pleasant and stimulating working environment based Manchester's Northern Quarter
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday, plus paid bank holidays plus your birthday off paid in addition to holiday allowance
- Extra holiday allowance for long service
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Death in service benefit
- Income replacement scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
What we’d like you to bring:
- Degree-level education
- Work experience in a UK-based busy team where you have regularly had to multi-task
- A positive ‘can-do' attitude and the ability to work collaboratively to share your ideas
- An interest or experience in the creative / design industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an excellent command of English
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A love of teamwork, plus the confidence and self-motivation to work under your own steam when necessary
Proficiency in:
- Microsoft Office software (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
Please send us a cover letter with your cv. We look forward to hearing from you.
