National Administration Assistant Atherstone, England
Job description
In this varied role, you'll provide support to a specialist field, such as Finance & Administration, Payroll, Handling of Payments or Project Management.
National Administration takes a closer look at how Aldi is performing and shares best practice knowledge with our international business. Detail-focused and conscientious, you'll act as a reliable point of contact for any related queries, which means the tasks in relation to that could be huge. We do things our own way at Aldi. But whatever we're doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we're opening new stores at lightning speed. It means now, more than ever, we need to keep on top of our finances.
A 12 month fixed term contact has become available for a Project Assistant within out National Finance and Administration department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop within the business and play a key part in shaping the future of Aldi globally. Ready for more? Apply to join #TeamAldi today!
Your New Role
- Guide Project Managers through Aldi’s project governance framework
- Provide organisational and administrative support to Project Managers
- Advise Project Managers on how to successfully deliver their projects
- Undertake project work as required
- Support and train Project Teams in using ServiceNow to manage their projects
- Coordinate, plan and execute international updates to Aldi’s project governance framework
- Provide feedback to Aldi’s International Project Management Working Group
- Assist in prioritising the GB/IE project portfolio, making recommendations on how to allocate resources
- Create and collate presentations / documentation for all levels within the business, including senior leadership
- Train other team members where appropriate
- Ensure National and International deadlines are met
- Learn about processes and procedures in all departments to understand how projects impact on the business
- Need to demonstrate a desire to take on responsibility and work independently
About You
- Strong competencies in Microsoft Office
- Excellent attention to detail and document accuracy
- Able to prioritise multiple work streams and meet key deadlines
- Able to analyse large quantity of information and make informed recommendations / decisions
- Excellent listening, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, able to communicate clearly and confidently to have a positive influence on others
- Must be detail orientated, deadline driven and able to multi-task
- Able to react to situations as they evolve and reprioritise workload
What You Get In Return
- Starting salary from £34,690 rising to £40,510
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- In office flexi-time
- Full training provided
- Pension scheme
- Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
- Company sick pay scheme
- Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay after 2 years
- Long service rewards
- Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs.
- Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
If you're looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!
