Are you seeking a role where you can make a real impact and develop your career within an internationally renowned company? Do you thrive on fresh challenges where your proactive approach and problem-solving abilities are truly valued? Do you have experience in Bid and Project Management? If so, Signature Recruitment is delighted to offer this permanent position as a Project Management Assistant for a rail services company. The role is based in London, with an immediate start, offered on a hybrid working model with a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000.
In this role as Project Management Assistant, you will provide essential support to the Bid and Business Development teams. This role offers a broad range of responsibilities, allowing you to make a significant impact while providing opportunities for growth, learning, and embracing new challenges.
About the Company and Benefits: Operating in the transport industry, the company delivers 3.3 billion passenger journeys annually across 16 countries and sustains over 9,000 jobs through its franchises and consortiums. The company prioritises high-quality, customer-focused services and values innovation and collaboration.
In this role you will be offered a good benefits package. This comprises 35 days holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays, a generous pension, private medical and dental insurance, life assurance and income protection schemes. In addition, the option of 'cycle to work' with Halfords and monthly team lunches.
**Project Management Assistant Key Responsibilities:
- Manage project coordination, including supplier onboarding, tracking project progress, liaising with team members, and overseeing budget tracking
- Support bid activities by handling clarification questions, ensuring bid documents meet specifications, and maintaining accuracy in deliverables
- Assist with procurement by managing supplier lists and supporting procurement tasks
- Help manage deadlines, especially during bid submissions, by contributing to meeting tight deadlines with skill and accuracy
- Provide team support by coordinating meetings, planning events, and handling PA duties such as booking international travel
- Any other duties to assist with the smooth running of the wider team
**Project Management Assistant Key Skills:
- Exceptional attention to detail, crucial for managing budgets, tracking progress, and ensuring accuracy with good written and verbal communication
- Personable, proactive and flexible, with a willingness to take on tasks and support the team as needed
- Excellent organisational skills with good time management showing the ability to effectively and efficiently manage tasks
- Highly proficient in IT including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and collaboration platforms
This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of a major transport industry. If you are ready for this exciting challenge and have the experience and skills to excel then please apply today!
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