Project Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
WRc is seeking a Project Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis to join our team in Swindon with flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.
You will provide project administration and coordination support to our Technical Services team. Succesful candidates will have prior experience as a Project Assistant / Coordinatior or Office Support / Administrator.
WRc is one of the UK’s most innovative and independent environmental and engineering consultancies. This is an exciting opportunity to join our company during a time of business expansion.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide coordination and administrative support for projects to ensure successful project delivery
- Coordinate project resources and monitor availability/task allocation to avoid schedule clashes or inefficiencies
- Measure project performance using appropriate project management tools
- Support the preparation of comprehensive project progress and other reports to various audiences
- Assist in the creation of project documentation in line with company standards and procedures
Person Specification
- Project or office support / administrative experience
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft 365 products, particularly Excel and Word
- Experience of using business analysis tools such as PowerBI
- Experience in environments where organisation and teamwork has been essential
- Excellent communication with a proven record of building strong relationships with clients, teams and stakeholders
Salary and Benefits
- Up to £25,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
- Life assurance
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
More detailed job description attached.
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Assistant roles across RSK Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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