Apprentice Project Coordinator

About this opportunity

A fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Project Coordinator to join the company to assist on client assignments. The emphasis and focus of the role is project administration, leading to installation as a Project Manager after 12 months.

Due to planned expansion in autumn/winter 2024-5 we have an opportunity for a Trainee Project Manager to assist on client assignments. It is not a sales-led role (we do not cold-call).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with projects/instructions, dealing with clients and candidates, following a proven step-by-step procedures guide and operating the company’s bespoke CRM system
• Identify, liaise with and interview candidates
• Upload latest vacancies on to the company’s website, partner job-boards and social media platforms
• Attend and contribute to regular team meetings and assignment reviews etc
• Represent the firm at corporate events, entertainment functions and 'open-days' etc

The Ideal Candidate:
• A bright and purposeful individual with ideally a relevant marketing-related qualification such as a BTec or A-levels in business studies, marketing, communications, economics, IT or digital media.
Applicants with other qualifications such as social studies or English will also be considered on merit.
• Well-organised, process-driven, highly professional and client-facing, with a cool temperament and the ability to multi-task under pressure
• Dynamic, energetic and self-starting
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal
• Can demonstrate a basic knowledge of the 'business landscape’ of northwest England - i.e. the regional map, main sectors/industries and travel times/distances etc

This a superb career stepping-stone opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual. Full mentoring is provided and support funding for P/T vocational qualifications is a possibility
The role is office-based in Manchester city centre and ideally situated for access via train, bus and Metrolink.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSE Maths & English Language grade A*-C/9-4

Personal Qualities

• Dynamic, energetic and self-starting
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills

Skills

• Well-organised, process-driven, professional and client-facing, with a cool temperament and able to multi-task under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal abilities
• Can demonstrate a good basic knowledge of the 'business landscape’ of northwest England