Project Administrator

Department: Student Products

Location: Milton Keynes

Compensation: £25,000 - £28,000 / year

Description

The Project Administrator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the efficient delivery of projects within the Professional Services team. This role encompasses managing administrative tasks, enhancing project management processes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting the implementation and maintenance of project management systems.


Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project schedules, track milestones, and update status reports.


• Coordinate meetings, document minutes, and follow up on action items.


• Oversee project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.


• Review and enhance project management methodologies, workflows, and best practices.


• Monitor project performance metrics and support process improvements.


• Facilitate communication among project teams, stakeholders, and external partners.


• Prepare and distribute project reports, dashboards, and summaries.


• Track resource allocation and coordinate procurement of project-related materials and services.


• Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.


• Assist in project reviews to maintain quality and mitigate risks.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in project administration or a related role.


• Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.


• Analytical mindset with a focus on improving processes and workflows.


• Proactive problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.


• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.


• Collaborative and team-oriented approach to work.


• Ability to manage deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Benefits

• Working for an organisation where people and culture genuinely matter.


• Working in a sector that becomes an extension to your team, with many opportunities to network, travel and learn.


• Excellent training and support with the opportunity for further professional development.


• Performance-related bonus scheme.


• 25 days annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays off.


• 2 wellbeing days a year to rest and recharge.


• Christmas shut-down period for a well-deserved break.


• Company contribution to pension.


• A flexible benefits package, which is customisable by you. You can choose from private health care, life assurance, personal development, cinema tickets, wide range of discounts at retailers and so much more!