GDST - Assistant Project Manager

Person Specification • Ability to generate and maintain customer confidence in you as an individual and in the team as a whole. • Approach of proactively taking ownership of a situation and seeing it through to a suc- cessful conclusion • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Ability to work effectively and flexibly on own initiative under pressure • Excellent negotiating skills • Ability to motivate staff and to manage collaborative team working • Ability to create good working relationships both internally and externally and manage stakeholders effectively • Ability to work outside normal office hours as required • Able to work with, structure and prioritise large amounts of project information and work with the Asset Management database • Ability to challenge in a constructive manner • Ability to develop creative solutions to difficult issues • Positive, ‘can-do’ attitude • Open and diplomatic approach • Team Player Qualifications / Training • Bachelor’s degree in a construction or related field preferred • 2+ years’ experience in project management/supervisor role or as an administrative assistant - • Knowledgeable in our specific field • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Project essential) and other man - agement software General Requirements All staff are expected to: • Work towards and support the Trust vision and current objectives outlined in the GDST Strategic Development Plan. • Work within the Trust’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff and visitors. • Work within the GDST’s Diversity Policy to promote equality of opportunity for all staff, both current and prospective. • Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with Trust Office colleagues, schools’ staff, external

contacts and visitors. • Engage actively in the performance review process, and training and development opportunities available. • Adhere to policies as set out in the GDST Council Regulations, Notes of Guidance and GDST circulars. • Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time. Other Requirements Essential: • Enhanced DBS check. Circumstances • Full driving licence and daily use of car for work • Travel in support of the duties of the role • Stay overnight in support of the duties of the role when required • Work flexibly as required in support of the duties of the role Review and Amendment This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review.

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