Project Assistant

TL;DR

Project Assistant (E-Assessment): Support secure and accurate delivery of live examination series with an accent on data validation, systems setup, and reporting. Focus on checking and reconciling data across secure systems, producing dashboards, and ensuring operational readiness under tight timescales.

Location: Hybrid (min 2 days per week in Milton Keynes office, increased during exam delivery periods)

Salary: £26,700 – £28,250

Company

Leading independent education charity and largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, marking over 10 million exam papers annually.

What you will do

• Support delivery of live, limited-live, and pilot exam series across multiple systems
• Prepare, check, validate, and reconcile data for accuracy and integrity
• Maintain trackers, risk logs, action plans, and project documentation
• Produce reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI to aid decision-making
• Monitor exam series daily, escalate risks, and handle secure materials
• Contribute to process improvements and provide cover for team members

Requirements

• Must be able to work min 2 days/week in Milton Keynes office
• Interest in long-term career in project management
• Confidence using IT systems, Excel, and working with data
• Logical, methodical approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and follow processes/security controls
• Strong teamwork, communication, and accountability

Nice to have

• Experience with Microsoft Access or Power BI
• Experience with reporting tools like SSRS
• Awareness of data formats like XML

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + Christmas closure and bank holidays
• Hybrid working with free onsite parking
• Excellent pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Fully funded PRINCE2 Foundation, Lean/Six Sigma training
• Coaching, mentoring, and structured on-the-job training in Power BI and analytics
• Clear career progression to Assistant Project Manager and beyond

Hiring process

• Submit recent CV and cover letter explaining skills match
• Applications close 23:59 on 6th May 2026
• Face-to-face interviews in Milton Keynes office on 21st & 22nd May 2026