Description

An excellent development opportunity has arisen for a talented individual to join a small team of consultants in the UK as a Project Assistant for national, European and international projects.

 

This post offers a varied and interesting workload and the chance to develop key skills in a supportive and stimulating environment.

You will be responsible for providing administrative support for the various EU-funded projects undertaken by Inova Consultancy, covering areas such as mentoring, entrepreneurship and business growth.

The role of Project Assistant will involve supporting project activities such as practical research, evaluation, reporting, marketing and dissemination. You will be expected to assist in the preparation of project and financial reports for the Director and to help maintain the necessary documentation for audit requirements and funding bodies across all projects. You will be willing to attend and contribute to relevant events and meetings in various locations in the UK and in Europe. Experience of liaising with a wide range of people from different organisations and cultures would be highly beneficial to succeed in this role. Experience of managing a busy and diverse workload is also desirable.

You should be preferably in your final year of a degree in business, social sciences, marketing/communication studies or English. Excellent organisational and communication skills are needed for this post along with the ability to work well on your own initiative and as part of a small team.

 

Further information about Inova Consultancy is available on www.inovaconsult.com. 

Job related skills

Qualifications

Essential 

• Studying for degree or Recent graduate

Desirable 

• Area of studies: business, social sciences or English 
• Final year student

 

Experience

Desirable 

• Experience of co-ordinating projects
• Office experience

 

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Sound knowledge of MS Office applications
• Excellent English skills corresponding to Europass level C2 or IELTS 6.5
• Excellent Communication Skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines
• Personal Qualities
• Team player but with the ability and motivation to work on own initiative
• Flexible approach and positive attitude
• Ability to build external relationships with stakeholders

Desirable 

• Knowledge of other languages

 

Other

Essential

• Interest in diversity and equality issues
• Willingness to travel within the UK and abroad when required

Benefits

Inova will contribute £85 per month to the candidate’s subsistence costs. This opportunity is especially suitable for candidates who have access to a Leonardo da Vinci or Erasmus mobility grant. Recent graduates and self-funded candidates are also welcome. A 12-month placement is preferable. 

 

Contact

To apply, please send your CV and a detailed covering letter outlining your interest in the post and your skills and experience to [email protected] with the subject “Project Assistant Summer 2015”. Closing date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Host

Inova Consultancy

City

Sheffield (UNITED KINGDOM)

Study Domain(S)

Languague, Business Administration, International Management, Project management, European Law, International Law, Communications, Development, Social Policy and Planning, Gender Studies, Linguistics, Political Science & International Relations

Valid until

2015-05-31

Languages

English

Study Degree

Bachelor, Master, PHD