Project Consultant - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Calex UK

Calex UK

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Calex is a specialist training and consultancy organisation working in partnership with several market-leading automotive manufacturers.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Project Consultant to join the team at the Volkswagen National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most successful and innovative automotive organisations in an important role which will help drive current and future success of the National Learning Centre's retail training programmes.

We are looking for an individual who is:

Confident in their expertise, with the ability to share expertise across the team and to build a better solution, adopting an innovative and future focussed mindset that leads to the provision of world class learning solutions
Curious, asks questions, provides solutions to business challenges and is able to prioritise their workload
Experienced in positively challenging the status quo in the pursuit of driving our learning offer forwards
Able to engage, inspire and motivate our learners and team members

Key Responsibilities

Plan and implement projects in line with brand expectations according to agreed process
Agree project scope, goals and deliverables to the Volkswagen Group, Brands and Learning Services
Report on projects to meet contractual obligations and meet stakeholder expectations
Ensure that quotes, budgets, Purchase Order's and invoices are processed and communicated in line with current procedures
Manage supplier relationships monitor performance against service level agreements, chair regular meetings, maintain open feedback regarding service and monitor spend against budget
Facilitate effective project meetings as and when required
Maintain excellent communication regarding project status to all stakeholders
Manage project resource allocation to a range of teams and external agencies / stakeholders
Manage the course scheduling logistics including pilots and Train the Trainer
Show clear problem / conflict solving resolutions when applicable
Ensure seamless flow of project activities
Ensure working relationships are effective for timely project completion
Undertake your duties in a professional and punctual manner, reflecting and championing Calex, and VWG's values and expectations at all times
Work closely with the Calex Account Management team, and other key personnel, to manage its relationship with VWG, and ensure that KPIs are achieved
Adhere to and follow all policies and procedures
Undertake adhoc reporting and administration, as well as attending meetings (onsite and offsite) as deemed necessary by Calex and VWG
About You:
Experience in project co-ordination / management
Experience in coordinating multiple projects for high profile customers
A confident communicator who can create and maintain engagement with multiple stakeholders at different levels
Good level of IT knowledge
Experience of strong financial control and risk management
Ability to guide and support group decisions to align with organisational goals
Excellent all round project planning and organisational skills
A team player yet capable and willing to work on own initiative
Comfortable with taking an innovative approach to the solution of business delivery issues.

If, like us, you strongly believe in learning that impacts personal and business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please provide a full and up to date copy of your CV together with a covering letter detailing the skills you have that make you suitable for this role.

Salary & Benefits

Upto £28,000 dependent on experience, plus car allowance of £328.50 per month (Total £3942 pa) 25 Days Paid Annual Leave.

Calex Employee Benefits Package (inc. High Street Discounts, Online GP, Welfare Scheme).

Pre-employment Checks
provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check.

Employment

Place of Work
VWG National Learning Centre, Wymbush, Milton Keynes.

There will also be times when it may be necessary to work from alternative locations such as (but not limited to) Calex offices, alternative VWG facilities and retailers, and other sites as necessary to perform the role, including international events.

Closing date:
Sunday 26th February 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
Up to £28,000.00 per year

Schedule: