Programme Assistant

Our Public Sector client is looking for a Programme Assistant to join their team. Ideally someone with strong admin experience in a busy office environment - 12 month contract

This is a 12 month contract with the option to work on a hybrid basis

Responsibilities:

• Support programme operations and IT project development administrative activities.
• Manage, develop and maintain internal database systems including purchase order commitments.
• Support service requests among client organisations.
• Coordinate administration of financial activities and reporting requirements.
• Manage team databases and co-ordinate programme files including SharePoint management.
• Support website updates for the Department.
• Provide support to a wide range and variety of events delivered including large scale mail-outs.
• Coordinate support emails and contact points with customers and liaise with other programmes, within and outside the Department, as required to provide required support.
• Supporting other programme areas as required.
• Assist with ad-hoc project requirements of the Department.
• Undertake any other duties/projects as may be required from time to time.

The responsibilities of the role outlined in this job description are indicative of the currently envisaged scope and may be added to or altered as required, in line with the requirements of the department.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Third level qualification or similar in a business, science, IT, or related area.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience of working in an administrative role, including a customer/stakeholder service office environment.
• Well-developed IT skills including MS Office.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• A strong team player with ability to foster a positive working relationship with colleagues and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of procurement processes.
• Experience in event planning and management an advantage.
• Familiarity with SharePoint.
• Project management knowledge with ability to achieve key deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.