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Job Title Assistant Project Manager(s) Salary 28,800 - 37,425 Location Cambridge, UK. Hybrid (Min 2-3 days per week in office) Contract 1 x Fixed Term/Secondment (12 Months) & 1 x Permanent Hours Full time, 35 hours per week Overview Are you a proactive, organised and detail-oriented professional looking to step up in project management? We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are looking for Assistant Project Managers to join us and play a key role in supporting the delivery of successful projects within our Programmes & Change Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced project and programme managers, contribute to impactful and meaningful projects, and develop your career in a dynamic environment. About The Role As the Assistant Project Manager, you will support the project team to deliver its strategic commitments. You will oversee certain project elements and sometimes lead smaller projects with guidance. You will work with a range of internal colleagues like Programme Leads, Senior Managers, PMO, Finance, and Technical Teams, as well as regional teams and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities Help set up, plan, and monitor projects, organising systems, files, and meetings. Maintain project controls, ensuring documents are up-to-date, versioned, and meet required standards. Monitor costs, expenses, and payments, keeping logs for risks, actions, and dependencies. Handle resource planning and mobilisation, ensuring the team has what it needs when required. Coordinate logistics and administrative tasks for meetings, workshops, and communications, ensuring smooth operations for the wider team. Prepare work instructions, support lessons learned, and contribute to continuous improvement. About You Strong organisational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail. Ability to prioritise tasks, multi-task, and meet deadlines under pressure. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project). Excellent written and verbal communication skills plus numerical aptitude. Experience working in a project environment with diverse teams. A proactive approach, confidence, and the ability to be flexible. Rewards and Benefits 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance. Discretionary annual bonus. Group personal pension scheme. Life assurance up to 4 annual salary. Green travel schemes. Flexible Working We are a hybrid working organisation and offer a range of flexible working options from day one. Most hybrid-working colleagues are expected to spend 4060% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Application Process The closing date for application is 2nd November 2025, and we will review applications on an ongoing basis. Interviews will take place in-person at our Cambridge offices between 3rd and 14th November. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a role-related task on the interview day. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route. Equal Employment Opportunity Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where its safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics. We actively seek to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Why Join Us Joining us gives you the opportunity to pursue your potential. Youll belong to a collaborative team exploring new ways to serve students, teachers, and researchers worldwide. Sharing our mission will inspire your growth, development and progress in an environment that embraces difference, change, and aspiration. #J-18808-Ljbffr