Project Assistant - Ilkeston, United Kingdom - Carters Flooring

Description

We are looking for a Project Assistant to work alongside the Managing Director who, in addition to typical administration duties will assist and support with the delivery of project work from start to completion.

This is an exciting & challenging role, and as well as supporting the Managing Director across a number of business areas, you will be working as part of a small and dedicated office team to help deliver projects to our clients.

This is a fast moving environment that offers scope for you to see different aspects of the business from a senior level and develop your organisational and project management skills.

If you are highly organized and are able to confidently multi-task, have drive, dedication, and are a quick learner, this could be the role for you.

• Proactively support the Managing Director with a wide range of business deliverables
• Assist in the smooth running of projects, prioritise actions and followup with suppliers where required
• Purchasing products from suppliers in preparation for upcoming projects
• Provide assistance with project planning
• Take control and manage adhoc projects
• Diary management for Managing Director
• General office support cover by exception
• Able to use own initiative and work independently
• Ability to work accurately to timescales when under pressure
• Demonstrate ability to multitask.
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills. In particular Outlook, Word & Excel.
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritise
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Yearly all expenses paid weekend away.
• Up to 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays + additional days over Christmas / NY

• Thursday 8am 5pm
• Friday 8am 12pm
• Flexible working hours will be considered

• Company events
• Flexitime
• Onsite parking

• Day shift

• No weekends

• Ilkeston, DE7 4QU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)