Business and Project Graduate

5 months ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Blue Bear Systems Research Ltd Full time

**Role Purpose**:
We are looking for a responsible Business and Project Graduate who wishes to transition into a project or procurement manager role, to administer and organise defence and R&D Projects.

The Business and Project Graduate will have a broad business knowledge with high levels of professionalism and enthusiasm as there will be exposure to suppliers, partners, customers and various internal teams. The role will require an organized individual who will work closely with our Project Managers to manage work packages and subcontractors, prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for projects.

You will perform various coordinating tasks, like schedule and risk management, along with administrative duties, like maintaining project documentation and handling financial queries.

Ultimately, the Business and Project Graduate’s duties are to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information.
- Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives.
- Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.
- Make sure that clients’ needs are met as projects evolve.
- Help prepare budgets and reports.
- Analyse risks and opportunities.
- Oversee project procurement management.
- Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
- Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.
- Work with the Project Manager to eliminate potential blockers.
- Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures.
- Issue all appropriate legal paperwork (e.g. contracts and terms of agreement)
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
- Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Project Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford, MK43 7TA

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