Project Support - London, United Kingdom - Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson
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Project Support & Delivery Specialist

  • London, GB
July 17, 2023


If you are looking for a role that spans the globe and contributes to the execution of WTW's strategic priorities, an exciting opportunity has opened up in Global Business Operations, reporting to its Chief of Staff.

You will work closely with the Global Business Operations Leadership team on key strategic, operational, and organizational initiatives.

The role will provide project management and planning assistance, support strategy execution and the delivery of a varied range of projects and initiatives, as well as help manage interactions with key stakeholders.


This is a great role for colleagues who are highly organized, like variety in their working day, have a desire to take on the next challenge in their career and help shape the future of Business Operations.


The Role

  • Support the Chief of Staff and Head of Business Operations on delivering projects to implement plans and strategies across Business Operations
  • Create efficiencies in the workload of the Chief of Staff by creating capacity and assuming full responsibility for delegated tasks
  • Support the delivery of key strategic, operational, and organizational initiatives
  • Prepare materials to support the leadership team with presentations and updates to various groups
  • Support the creation, tracking and reporting of priority initiatives and key performance indicators
  • Collaborate effectively on crossfunctional teams, often working virtually, demonstrating effectiveness when dealing with colleagues at all levels
  • Assist in shaping and executing strategic initiatives, including the implementation of a global communications and change management strategy
  • Help with broader governance and support agenda management, organization, documentation and followthrough of Business Operations leadership meetings
  • Provide ad hoc assistance for Business Operations leadership team members as needed
  • Lead and/or participate in other special projects as needed

The Requirements

  • Experience in project coordination, planning, and management
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively across WTW and at varying levels of the business
  • Good analytical, critical thinking, and creative problemsolving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, often with shifting priorities, ensuring confidentiality, attention to detail and on time delivery
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Aptitude to balance and prioritize multiple projects and stakeholders in a fastpaced work environment
  • Motivated and selfstarting, with an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within teams
  • Evidence of producing high quality written work to tight deadlines
  • Experience of facilitating meetings, managing multiple stakeholders and building relationships with senior leaders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint
  • Process oriented, an organiser with strong planning ability and attention to detail
  • An ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential matters
  • Interest and ability to think beyond the task at hand and understand how one's work fits into the broader landscape
At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger.

We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

**Equal Opportunity Employer
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