Project Assistant

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Assistant to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a salary range between £21,000 to £25,000 per annum.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As Project Assistant, the successful candidate will play an integral role in the overall success of projects and the efficient functioning of the PMO itself. The PMO is responsible for standardising and improving project management practices within Human Appeal and the Project Assistant supports these goals by providing administrative, logistical, and organisational support to project managers and the PMO team. All with a view to ensuring the smooth operational running of Human Appeal’s major projects and campaigns. We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role.

Benefits of joining us as our Project Assistant include:

• 35 days Annual Leave o Matched pension contribution
• Employee discounts and memberships
• Access to wellbeing hub
• Prayer facilities o Opportunity to really make a difference!

Key duties and responsibilities of the Project Assistant:

• Ensure timely organisation and updates of project documentation, facilitating accessibility for stakeholders
• Ensure accurate data entry into project management tools and systems, maintaining the integrity of project-related information
• Attend project-related meetings and adeptly prepare comprehensive meeting minutes that capture crucial discussions
• Compile and distribute project status reports in a timely manner, keeping stakeholders informed about project progress
• Identify project risks and issues, and effectively escalate them to relevant stakeholders for timely resolution
• Demonstrate proficiency and a consistent frequency in using project management software/tools to effectively update and manage project data
• Track tasks and projects with accuracy, ensuring deadlines are met and contributing to overall project efficiency

What we’re looking for in our Project Assistant:

• Ideally degree-educated with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. e.g. Business Administration
• Project Management qualification / certification is desirable
• Previous experience in administrative roles, office coordination, or administrative support
• Exposure to project management principles, processes, or tools is advantageous
• Experience of using project management software is desirable
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the international development sector

This would be an ideal role for an experienced Project Assistant looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Project Assistant we would love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time.