This incredible academic department is seeking some vital office-based project support, on an immediate temporary basis until 31st March 2022. If you're a proactive and organised individual with a 'can-do' attitude, this could be the perfect role for you!

Please note, this is a temporary position paid on a weekly PAYE basis. The role will start immediately, so sadly candidates with a lengthy notice period cannot be considered.

Temporary Part-time Project Assistant Responsibilities

Reporting to the Research Manager, and supported by the PA, the main duty of the Temporary Part-time Project Assistant is to coordinate the reconfiguration of the office to provide more community space and a cohesive working environment for all who use it.

This includes:

Researching, collating and circulating appropriate data
Providing reports to project stakeholders
Scheduling, preparing agendas, minuting and following up on actions as appropriate during meetings.
Maintaining project tracker and monitoring deadlines
Explore funding opportunities, cost-effective removals/solutions for arrangements
Other administration as required (e.g organising focus groups, furniture reallocation etc)
Temporary Part-time Project Assistant Experience

It is essential that you have the following:

Educated to A-level or equivalent
Excellent administrative skills with the ability to work independently, with minimum supervision, and a willingness to resolve situations, as well as knowing when to refer issues to others
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) including the ability to develop successful relationships with colleagues across the Department
Good analytical skills including the ability to research and produce reports
Ability to organise events and make administrative arrangements
The ability to manage and prioritise a varied and busy workload and work to deadlines
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Evidence of tact and discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters
You will also ideally be experienced within Higher Education, though this is not essential.

Temporary Part-time Project Assistant Rewards

Alongside a competitive hourly rate, the Temporary Part-time Project Assistant will receive the following benefits:

Holiday pay
Valuable experience in a highly regarded institution.
Location

Our client is based in lovely offices in Oxford city centre (OX1). Due to the location, there is no parking available onsite however it is close to public transport links.

The Company

This prestigious educational institution has a quality-focused approach and they are looking for the ideal temporary worker to embrace their ethos.

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