Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Assistant Project Manager – Kickstart Your Project Management Career with Northern

Are you organised, proactive, and the kind of person who keeps everything on track and everyone one step ahead? Ready to dive into the fast-paced world of infrastructure delivery? Join Northern’s supportive team as an Assistant Project Manager – an essential role where you’ll coordinate project activities, manage records and reports, and gain hands on experience that sets you up for a future Project Manager career.

This is a busy, varied role for someone eager to learn, collaborate, and develop core project management skills within a friendly and encouraging environment, based in York or Manchester – with travel expected as part of the role.

Role details: Hybrid (Approximately 3 days in the office); GRADE ML1/SB2; Salary circa £42,000; Hours 37 per week.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage project documentation, including minute taking, file management, and project updates.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project reports and assist with tracking progress against schedules and budgets.
• Support project managers with daily administrative tasks and coordination across teams and contractors.
• Actively engage in team communication, becoming a reliable go-to person for project support tasks.
• Assist with minor projects or discrete workstreams, applying learning and organisational skills effectively.

About You

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and structure your day efficiently.
• Proactive attitude with a keen willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, “can-do” mindset.
• No prior project management experience required, but a passion for infrastructure delivery and eagerness to develop professionally.

What’s in it for you?

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development: Tailored training to gain recognised qualifications and enhanced career pathways.
• Recognition: Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards to celebrate brilliance.

Why Northern?

We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North—connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments if needed. We’re a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, and if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll offer an interview. Screening is automated to remove bias. All successful offers are subject to a DBS check and medical assessment.

Please note that Northern reserves the right to close recruitment for this role before the published closing date if high volumes of applications are received.