Project Assistant - Corporate Social Responsibility

Our client is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Assistant with extremely strong communication skills, a talent for organisation, and a keen interest in politics and global affairs to join a team specialising in Corporate Social Responsibility projects within a global professional services organisation.

Initially this will be a 6 month temporary role but there is the potential for that to be extended to one year or longer.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with global executives within finance, media and the public sector, driving forward critical projects relating to charitible innovation within communities.

The successful applicant will have superb administration and organisation skills, research experience, very high level communication and presentation skills and be a motivated self-starter who is passionate about community projects.

THE ROLE

- Organising meetings and project calls
- Scheduling meetings and managing international and domestic travel arrangements
- Conducting research on relevant topics, particularly in relation to innovative community programs within the public sector
- Preparing research summaries and briefing documents
- Developing and updating project calendars
- Co-ordinating with team members to track project costings
- Finance administration
- Preparing and planning events, including developing materials, assisting with set-up, booking rooms and sending invitations
- Additional project and operation support as needed

PERSON SPEC/QUALIFICATIONS

- A relevant Bachelor's degree eg Economics, Politics, History, International Relations or a related discipline
- Experience in a professional setting providing admin, project support or PA support
- Proven interest in corporate social responsibility, public sector or charity programs
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional experience drafting formal letters and preparing presentations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience working with high level stakeholders