Graduate Assistant

GFL Environmental Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support strategic projects in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include liaising with departments, providing administrative support, and monitoring project progress. Flexible work is encouraged, and contributions are recognized and rewarded in this supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee awards

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident at liaising with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of a new strategic offering.
• Act as the main point of contact, liaising with departments and stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling and documentation.
• Monitor and report on project progress.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Graduate Assistant page is loaded## Graduate Assistantlocations: Birminghamposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101120**About the role** We trust our people to work flexibly in the way that works best for them, their teams and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all.**Key Responsibilities:*** Support the newly appointed Head of, in the planning, delivery and launch of a new strategic offering* Act as the main point of contact, liaising with various departments and senior stakeholders across the firm to gather input and feedback on strategic elements of the project* Work closely with the Business Development lead in the creation of a project plan, supporting its overall delivery* Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing correspondence and maintaining project documentation* Work closely with the Head of Brand, Head of Marketing, key stakeholders and suppliers in the co-ordination, creation and production of relevant documents to support the E&E initiative, for external use and also to support lawyers internally in service delivery* Monitor and report on progress, ensuring key milestones are met and the project is delivered on time and in line with the project plan**Knowledge and experience:*** Educated to degree level or equivalent* Strong project management and organisational skills* High attention to detail and accuracy* Confident at liaising with senior stakeholders* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Ability to work independently and as part of a team* Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively* Self-motivated with a proactive approach to tasks* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure# # **Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.****Become part of the team at Freeths.****View some of our recent highlights on our website** **.****2. Think Recognition:** Sharing success matters to us. We love to showcase excellent work across the firm and celebrate our people through our employee awards. We recognise our teams work hard together to deliver the best solutions for our clients. That’s why great work is well rewarded - our rewards and benefits are among the best in the business.We are committed to sourcing candidates directly where possible. For particular roles, we may work with preferred suppliers who will be invited by our resourcing team to support us. We may also agree to accept CVs from other suppliers on an ad hoc basis (to be agreed in writing). We will not be responsible for fees in relation to CVs or profiles submitted directly to our partners or other employees or for any applications not submitted via our portal. Agencies should contact our recruitment team before submitting unsolicited applications.