Framework Assistant

We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About The Opportunity: Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security.

The Framework Assistant role is ideal for an individual looking to establish their career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to the Framework Manager and Director, ensuring the smooth operation of the framework. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary point of contact for administrative queries from the project team.
• Managing and updating the client organogram to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Maintaining SharePoint and an organized filing system for framework documentation.
• Taking detailed and actionable meeting notes, ensuring they are distributed and stored correctly.
• Managing and updating the internal trackers for the project team.
• Maintaining framework data, including mailing lists and org charts.
• Coordinating internal framework events and team meetings, including logistics and agenda preparation.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and dashboards for internal and client use.
• Supporting marketing efforts by collating data, preparing materials, and coordinating with the communications team.
• Booking site visits for visitors, including meeting room and visitor arrangements.
• Organising drumbeat meetings and preparing associated briefing material.
• Managing ad hoc tasks and administrative projects.

Responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the Framework Manager. The role is critical in ensuring operational efficiency, enabling the Framework Manager and Director to dedicate more time to client interaction, strategic planning, and framework growth. This additional support will directly contribute to achieving ambitious growth targets and maintaining the framework’s success.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Exceptional time management.
• Can do attitude.
• Excellent IT skills, specifically with MS suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Previous experience in a fast-paced project environment.

Our Culture: Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.