Location: Oxford, UK
💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits
📅 Permanent, Full-Time
Looking for your next step in project planning and coordination?
Do you enjoy keeping projects on track, managing schedules, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes? Are you highly organised with experience in project scheduling, programme planning, and resource management?
Our client is looking for a Project Manager / Project Assistant to take ownership of planning, scheduling, and project coordination. Working within a structured environment, you’ll be responsible for ensuring timelines, resources, and key milestones are effectively managed.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in project or programme management, particularly within structured methodologies like PRINCE2 or Waterfall. If you thrive in organising complex workflows, coordinating teams, and delivering structured reports, this could be a great opportunity for you.
The Role
* Oversee project scheduling and maintain a clear timeline for key tasks and deliverables.
* Track resource allocation, ensuring capacity planning is managed effectively.
* Provide regular reports and updates to ensure visibility on project progress.
* Keep documentation and schedules up to date to support smooth project execution.
* Support procurement and stock planning, ensuring resources align with project needs.
* Assist in overall programme coordination, helping teams meet key milestones.
What You Need
This role requires a detail-focused professional who enjoys structure, organisation, and working with different teams to ensure projects stay on track.
Key Skills & Experience
* Experience in project planning, scheduling, or programme coordination.
* Familiarity with project methodologies such as PRINCE2 or Waterfall.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to track multiple workstreams and manage deadlines effectively.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Comfortable working with project management tools and structured documentation.
Nice to Have
* Experience using project scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera).
* A full UK driving licence.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Why Join?
* Competitive salary
* Company pension
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays