Assistant Project Manager

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Assistant Project ManagerAbingdon Rd, Culham, UKFull-timeSalary: £35,520 + excellent benefits including outstanding pensionSite Location: UKAEA Culham, OxfordshireConfirmed Grade: Level 4Department: PfMOCompany DescriptionBy 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy If so, read on.Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and researchpartners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrows fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid. As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values (Innovative, Committed, Trustedand Collaborative) that capture the spirit of how we work.Job DescriptionWho are we looking forPERMANENT- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the business- Good planning and organisational skills- Be able to work autonomously, with initiative and minimum supervision- Experience of working within quality management or systemsWhat will you be responsible for- Responsible for managing small projects or work packages with a degree of independence and accountability- Stakeholder engagement and Stakeholder Management- Ensuring that projects are proactively tracked and managed in terms of progress and in line with Project decision gates.- Support the Project Manager on collaboration with the Project Sponsor to develop a Project Management Plan that defines how the project will be delivered- Accountable for project documentation and the project lifecycle in compliance with the UKAEAs Quality - Assurance requirements- Analysing the Project Data and reporting the progress against milestones, changes, exceptions, budgets and other key performance indicators- Ensuring that project risks and opportunities are managedPlease note that this advert is open to part time and full time applicants. Presence on site for a minimum of 2 days per week and in line with the project requirement.QualificationsEssential skills, experience and competence required- A degree in a relevant field, or equivalent knowledge, such as may be gained through three or more years’ experience of project work in technical projects- IT literate, fluent in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint- Excellent report/minutes writing skills- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the business- Good planning and organisational skills- Be able to work autonomously, with initiative and minimum supervision- Experience of working within quality management or systemsDesirable skills, experience and competence- Experience of managing the interfaces and interdependencies for technical projects- Project Management qualifications- Experience of purchasing systemsAdditional InformationWhat we offerOur comprehensive benefits package includes a vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Flexible working options including family friendly policies, Emergency paid leave, Generousannual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service, wide range of career development opportunities, outstanding defined benefit pension scheme; Corporate bonus scheme (up to 7% for Levels 1 - 7, as well as 3rd and 4th year apprentices) anda Relocation allowance (if eligible).We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities and women. The Executive team with support from our Equality,Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection, and revaluating approaches where it is clearwe can remove barriers to success.Please note, all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance - The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminalconvictions or will confirm that there are no such convictions.Note for applicants who are applying for employment with UKAEA either from outside the United Kingdom or who have spent time outside the United Kingdom in the last five years. Please visit the UK Government website. If the country you are resident in or haveresided in is not listed on this website or that the UK Government is not aware of how to obtain a criminal records check from that state then we are unable to process your application.