Key Responsibilities: Project Planning & Support: Assist Project Managers in developing project plans, schedules, and resource allocations. Support the creation of project documentation, including scope statements, requirements, risk registers, and status reports. Organize and schedule project meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes and action items. Coordination & Communication: Coordinate tasks and activities between various IT teams (e.g., development, infrastructure, support) and external vendors. Facilitate effective communication among project stakeholders, ensuring timely information flow and issue resolution. Serve as a central point of contact for project-related inquiries. Monitoring & Tracking: Track project progress against milestones and deadlines, identifying potential delays or roadblocks. Maintain and update project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, Trello) with current project status. Monitor project budgets and expenses, flagging any discrepancies to the Project Manager. Risk & Issue Management: Assist in identifying, documenting, and tracking project risks and issues. Support the Project Manager in developing mitigation strategies and resolution plans. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain organized and up-to-date project files and documentation. Prepare regular project status reports for stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and next steps. Assist with post-project reviews and the creation of lessons learned documentation. Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and templates within the IT department. Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 1-3 years of experience in a project coordination or administrative support role, preferably within an IT environment. Strong understanding of basic project management principles and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, Trello) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude. Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Role based work from home Preferred Skills and Qualifications (Nice-to-Have): Certification in Project Management (e.g., CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation). Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow). Familiarity with IT infrastructure, software development lifecycles, or network operations. Experience working in a fast-paced or agile environment.
ACS International Schools are recruiting a Grounds Operative to work at ACS International School Egham. The Grounds Operative will work as a part of a team to ensure that the school grounds and gardens are maintained to a high standard. Situated on 20 acres of glorious English countryside adjoining the Royal Savill Garden, and only 25 miles from central London, ACS Egham is an IB World School of more than 500 students (ages 4 to 18), and 160 expert faculty and staff from over 50 countries. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Undertaking routine grounds maintenance work of playing surfaces and landscapes as detailed in work schedules, job tickets or as directed by manager. Undertaking all preparatory and cultivation work to maintain safe quality playing surfaces. Setting up sports pitches or amenity surfaces. Maintaining the surrounding areas and carry out general duties. Undertaking minor repair and landscaping work. Ensure irrigation and drainage systems are maintained. The safe operation of equipment and machinery used in grounds maintenance such as hedge cutters, strimmer’s and ride-on mowers. Inform the manager or where appropriate, take corrective action on mechanical defects or breakdown of equipment. Executing duties in the correct manner and completing the assigned workload. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with managers, colleagues, and end users. Ensuring the work area is kept clean, tidy, and secure at all times. Assisting in the upkeep of hedgerows and specimen trees. Attending meetings, seminars and courses as required by the Head Groundsman. To participate with other team members and the Grounds Manager to provide ideas and plans for future visual enhancements. To undertake all appropriate Risk Assessments associated with their tasks. To be responsible for ensuring that all tasks are undertaken in a safe manner and comply with the ACS Health and Safety guidelines. To ensure all work is carried out in a cost effective and competent manner to the required standard. To effectively communication with all internal and external customers to ensure that tasks cause minimal disruption to the normal activities of the school. To carry out visual inspection only of power machinery and portable equipment prior to use. Faults should be reported immediately to the Grounds Supervisor. To ensure that adequate provision of warning notices is provided when carrying out cutting/spraying operations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Trade qualified person trained to City & Guilds levels or equivalent. Basic knowledge of various ground maintenance procedures required. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as work autonomously. Good customer service skills in dealing with a wide range of individuals at varying levels. Be a good communicator. This is a full time, permanent, all year round role working Monday to Friday from 7am- 3pm. ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity, and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values. ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.