Project Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - aps Events and Media

Description

We are a successful, diverse and well-established events and media production company located in the beautiful surroundings of Abney Park, Cheadle.

We specialise in the production of global events - virtual and live - and creating exciting and innovative digital media within the healthcare industry.

As a result of an increase in workloads, we are looking for a Project Assistant to support a busy and expanding team with the day-to-day aspects of event organisation and delivery.

• Booking freelancers and internal/external resources
• Handling client communications and producing status reports
• Producing onsite schedules/RAMS (risk assessment and method statements)
• Raising invoices, purchase orders and reconciling expenses
• Providing officebased support whilst the project team are onsite
• Administrative tasks identified by the Project Manager, e.g. booking flights, accommodation etc

• Experience of working in a similar role is essential
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of general company systems and procedures financial, procurement, HR etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Proactive and able to work under own initiative and direction
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to cope under pressure and to tight timelines

As well as a great benefits package, we offer the opportunity to work from home for part of the week, and when you are in the office you'll find yourself within half a stately home set in acres of parkland, perfect for a bit of wild-life spotting during a stroll to the local high street for lunch or an impromptu game of frisbee (when the weather allows).