Projects Assistant and Events Coordinator

Executive Solutions Training Ltd, a London-based Training, Coaching and Consultancy company, is recruiting a Projects Assistant and Events Coordinator to focus on Europe. This role has arisen as a result of increasing engagement by ESTL with projects in Europe.

To ensure that the company can meet the ambitious programme, the company is recruiting a Project Assistant for its operations in London.
The role will occasional travel to other EU countries.

Primary responsibilities

• Working closely with the Managing Director to develop project proposals, work programme and reports for funders.
• Liaise with country partners in current Grundtvig Partnership Projects
• Participate in and assist with the process of recruiting learners for study weekends in partner countries.
• Serve as principal organiser for the study weekend in London to be hosted by ESTL in October 2014
• Develop and nurture collaborations with partner organisations in Europe for joint applications for projects.
• Organise the logistics of conference calls and visits by overseas delegates including for CPD programmes, as applicable.

Person spec

• University graduates preferably in Project Management, Business Management, Communications
• have experienced of working on time-sensitive assignments and have a 'can do' attitude
• have worked previously in multicultural settings
• can adapt to the flexibility needed for work in small teams
• effective communication skills -written and oral
• have working knowledge and understanding of EU programmes
• computer literacy: MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint
• Fluent in English, speaking and writing

Desirable

• Fluency in at least a second European language
• Previous experience of working on projects and in organising conferences.

Type of internship: paid

Benefits:

• Travel to Europe
• Training for Continued Professional Development
• Participation in conferences, exhibitions and networking events

How to apply:

Send cv and cover letter to: The HR Manager, Executive Solutions Training Ltd, Email:admin@executive-solutions.co.uk. Indicate 'Projects Assistant' in the subject line.

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