Project Management Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Description:
Do you want to work closely with a team who are looking to challenge the status quo of industry ticketing and retailing?
We currently have an outstanding opportunity for a Project Management Assistant to join our Fares, ticketing and retail team.
You’ll play a key part in the evolution of rail transformation for customers. Using your organisational and planning skills to support this exciting, fast paced programme.
Be a part of GBRTT’s aim of crafting a simpler, better railway by supporting the Project and Programme Manager in leading FTR workstreams. Managing and controlling change by highlighting issues and ensuring improvements are embedded!
What you’ll bring..
- Working towards or willing to work towards gaining a Project Management Qualification (e.g. PMI, Prince, MSP, Agile, APM Project, PFQ)
- Knowledge and experience of supporting projects through to delivery
- Exceptional customer focus/engagement/stakeholder management skills
- Proven influencing, networking and stakeholder engagement skills
- Organised and self-starter with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
What does our recruitment process look like…
Once you’ve submitted your online application, we’ll review and check you meet the job requirements. We want to make sure the skills and experience you can bring, match what the role requires. If you’re successful, you’ll be invited for an interview.
We're an inclusive employer of choice and welcome applications from everyone. We encourage people to work flexibility and we're open to hybrid working! We’ll also try our best to adapt the recruitment process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities.
This role is available on a Fixed Term Contract and Secondment basis for 12+ months.
- If you’re working within the rail industry and considering applying via a Secondment, we encourage you to have a conversation with your line manager early in the process to support a potential secondment into GBRTT and where successful, to support your release.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Management Assistant roles across GBRTT's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,875 - £73,750 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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