Project Management Administrative Support

Position: Project Management Administrative Support
Contract Hours: 16-24 hours per week
Contract Length: Fixed term position of 2 years, with the potential to extend.
Location: Reading
Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 per annum, dependent on experience and hours worked.
Application Deadline: This is a rolling recruitment, and the role may close early if a high number of applications are received.

About the Company
CL:AIRE is a small, independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to advancing standards in sustainable land management. We develop industry-leading guidance, manage technical projects and accreditation schemes and perform secretariat roles across a number of brownfield initiatives.  

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to work with the technical project team.  The hours for the role can be flexible and are part time.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, is a very organised person, comfortable communicating with multiple different stakeholders and is eager to learn about different brownfield initiatives that CL:AIRE manages.

The key tasks and responsibilities for the role include the following:

• Help to manage industry accreditation schemes such as the Gas Protection Verification Accreditation Scheme.
• Support on the delivery of technical secretariat activities, ensuring smooth communication between CL:AIRE and multiple stakeholder groups such as National Brownfield Forum and projects such as Sustainable Remediation Forum.
• Assist with project management activities.
• Support answering Helpdesk Tickets ensuring great customer service and support.
• Assist with the scheduling and organisation of training courses, workshops, and other events as needed.
• Provide general support to the team to keep projects running smoothly.

·       Any other tasks required to support the CL:AIRE group.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong organisational skills with a knack for multitasking and attention to detail.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in project management administration.
• Team player who enjoys collaborating and contributing to group success.
• Knowledge and experience in working in the brownfield land sector/construction industry would be an advantage
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Forms, Sharepoint) and an eagerness to learn new software tools.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to CL:AIRE’s broad portfolio of activities
• Must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working, with office attendance to be discussed.
• Comprehensive employee healthcare scheme, wellbeing programme, and on-demand GP services.
• Life and income protection.
• Access to employee discount schemes for gyms, retailers, and holidays.
• Enhanced company pension and holiday benefits.

As an equal opportunities employer, CL:AIRE is committed to ensuring fair treatment for all current and prospective employees. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender identity, or marital status. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and become part of CL:AIRE. If you need any accessibility support during the application or interview process, please inform us, and we will be happy to assist.