Team Assistant/Learning Coordinator

Manpower

  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • £21.03 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Part-time
  • 21 days ago
Manpower is currently seeking a Part-Time Team Assistant/Learning Coordinator to work with our global FMCG client, Unilever, renowned for brands such as Ben & Jerry's, Knorr, Walls & Marmite, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.The position is based at our client's Research & Development facility, at Colworth Science Park, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire (MK44), accessible by car. It also houses our client's global centre of excellence in safety and sustainability sciences.This is a Part-Time temporary role, for 6 months requiring 18.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday. (There will a need to be flexible on start time and finish time) Compensation for this role is competitive, paying £21.03 per hour, depending upon experience.KEY ACCOUNTABLILTIES
  • Act as the primary point of contact for allocated Director Group(s) at Colworth Science Park, support in day to day activities.
  • Team Workshop Management: Arrange conferences, workshops, and special events for the team including venues, travel, entertainment etc.
  • Support the team / Director in preparation and follow-up of their team meetings.
  • Serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for the Coupa procurement process.
  • Raise and track purchase orders, liaise with suppliers and ensure timely approvals
  • Provide guidance and troubleshooting support to the team members using Coupa.
  • Work with the Head of Learning and Communication, supporting the coordination of learning activities aligned with RD&I strategy.
  • Support logistics for events in Amsterdam
  • At times flexibility may be required to
  • Provide logistical and administrative support for internal events hosted at Colworth Science Park.
  • Coordinate venue bookings, catering, materials and communications for events, and support on the day to ensure events run smoothly.
REQUIREMENTS & EXPEREINCE
  • High degree of organisation and time management, balancing multiple priorities at once, working with different levels of stakeholder in and outside of the organization.
  • Team player, willing to help other team members and be a proactive member of the wider RD&I community
  • Excellent in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, in Coupa for budget management and ability to quickly acquire new IT skills to utilize key company software and systems.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented and solution focused
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
  • Occasional short business-trips within Europe may be required, but not essential.
Colworth Science Park working environment:
  • 9 miles from Bedford
  • 18 miles from M1
  • Modern working environment in a beautiful, listed building
  • Large green outdoor spaces
  • Shuttle bus is provided from Bedfordshire area to Site.

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