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.
An exciting business opportunity has arisen for an Business Development Manager for a recruitment agency. If you are looking to take your career and earnings to the next step this is the perfect opportunity. GR8 Connect is a privately owned specialist Recruitment Agency that specialises in Industrial, Tech, IT, Hospitality, Healthcare, and other various industries. This will be a business development role which will require the correct candidate to build the business using new and innovative sales techniques. GR8 Connect are willing to provide the brand and back office support. It will be your responsibility to find clients using your network and connections. This is suitable for all industries and for temporary and permanent recruitment. Key Responsibilities / Tasks · Building your desk and finding clients in your niche market. · Day to day management of the client’s requirements · Achieve and increase performance across targeted KPI’s. · Excellent commercial understanding managing the client and the company budget. · The ideal candidate will be highly analytical and have a proven track record of successfully influencing and building relationships. · Initial contract to be Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30 with flexibility on working hours to support the business needs. · Sales and marketing - cold calling, structured email or LinkedIn out-reach campaigns and digital marketing campaigns Role Requirements · A mixture of new business calling and managing existing relationships · Advertising roles · Organising and arranging interviews · Contract negotiations with clients · You will contribute to helping the business grow. · Implement improved business processes. Key Qualifications / Experience · Previous experience of business development in recruitment or similar industry · Network or connections which can be utilised to build leads and attain sales · Self-motivated, ambitious and target driven. · Excellent communicator who can build strong relationships. · Able to work in a high-pressured environment. · True desire to be developed and offer growth within the company. · To be able to work well within a team and as an individual. · To have a positive attitude and be confident speaking to candidates and clients over the phone and face to face About You · At least 2-years proven track record within a recruitment sales. · You will be business minded with a desire to personally grow and build your portfolio · Attitude is the most essential criteria, a team player, hardworking and business focussed. · A want to succeed and a work smart, proactive outlook. · You will be career minded with a desire to personally grow and build. · You will be advertising, headhunting and engaging with candidates on a daily basis. · Rapport building skills are the most valuable asset you will have.