Junior Project Manager

Avant Consult Ltd
Job Title: Junior Project Manager
Reports To: Director of Operations
Location: Full time position, office based (Huddersfield)
Position Overview
Avant Consult Ltd is part of Activate Group, a leading provider of accident management and automotive aftermarket services.

The Junior Project Manager will assist in delivering a diverse range of Client Implementation and Change project objectives across various functions within Avant and the wider group. Working closely with the Director of Operations, this role will assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects that drive business improvement and client satisfaction.

Working under the guidance of the Director of Operations, the Junior Project Manager will support projects through established frameworks and methodologies, helping to ensure our technology, services, and processes meet client and business needs on time, within scope, and at the highest quality.

The key responsibilities include:

• Assist the Director of Operations in planning and delivering operational projects and client implementations.
• Support the delivery of Client Implementation and Change Projects across the organisation.
• Support the gathering and analysis of project requirements from clients and internal teams.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, roadmaps, RAID logs, project communications, and status reporting.
• Support Project Working Group meetings, taking minutes and tracking actions.
• Coordinate project activities across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and distribution of project reports and updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain project management tools and systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain project documentation and track project tasks to completion.
• Help identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and suppliers.
• Support quality assurance activities to ensure project deliverables meet agreed standards.
• Participate in project reviews and lessons learned sessions to support continuous improvement.
• Office-based role in Huddersfield with occasional requirement to travel to client sites or other locations where appropriate.

Accountabilities; individual performance is measured against the following key areas

• Timely delivery of assigned project tasks and milestones.
• Quality and accuracy of project documentation, RAID logs, and reporting.
• Effective stakeholder communication and relationship management.
• Ability to identify and escalate risks and issues appropriately.
• Contribution to project team performance and collaboration.
• Professional development and growth in project management competencies.
• Adherence to project management methodologies and best practices.
• Client and internal stakeholder satisfaction.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with staff at all levels.
• Good numeracy skills and ability to interpret data and statistics.
• Excellent IT skills (Minimum Word / Excel / PowerPoint).
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Professional and confident manner with external clients and stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and develop project management knowledge and skills.
• Flexible approach and adaptability to changing priorities.

Additional (desirable)

• Automotive industry experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Qualification or working towards a project management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Previous experience in a project coordination, administrative, or support role.
• Experience with project management software or tools (e.g. MS Project, Trello, Asana).
• Understanding of project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Experience supporting client implementations or onboarding activities.
• Ability to demonstrate support of projects covering diverse objectives across multiple functions such as technology, operations, and client services.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. You may be required to perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.