At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project delivery and coordination while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join RECCo, a non-profit shaping the future of the retail energy market.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, private medical insurance, and a learning budget for your growth.
- Other info: Work remotely within the UK and enjoy a collaborative culture focused on innovation.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in project management with structured development and mentorship opportunities.
- Qualifications: Great organisational skills and a keen interest in project management or business analysis.
The predicted salary is between 27500 - 27500 £ per year.
Salary: £27,500
Hours: Full-time or Part-time hours will be considered (min 30 hrs a week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: The role can be undertaken remotely within the UK, with occasional travel for away days and meetings.
We are an independent, non-profit organisation responsible for the Retail Energy Code — a key part of how the GB retail energy market is regulated. We deliver secure digital services, clear governance, and practical solutions that protect consumers, support innovation, and help the energy system move towards net zero.
This role will provide hands-on support to the Data, Technology and Transformation team, while structured development is offered for someone at an early stage in their career or returning to work following a career break.
This is an entry-level role within the Portfolio Management team, designed to develop the individual’s skills and provide a foundation for a career in project and programme delivery. You will work closely with Project Managers (PMs), Business Analysts (BAs) and the PMO to support planning, coordination, business analysis and governance activities across a portfolio of projects.
Your Responsibilities
- Supporting Project Managers with day-to-day delivery activities across multiple projects
- Maintaining project plans, action trackers and RAID logs (risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies)
- Coordinating tasks, timelines and deliverables to ensure projects remain on track
- Supporting smaller internal projects or discrete work packages under supervision
- Supporting the preparation of project and portfolio reporting (status reports, dashboards, KPIs)
- Maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring version control of key artefacts
- Coordinating project meetings, including working groups and SteerCo sessions
- Preparing agendas, papers and meeting packs
- Taking minutes and tracking actions through to completion
- Supporting planning activities, including timelines, milestones and dependencies
- Assisting with resource tracking and forecasting
- Supporting continuous improvement of project management processes and tools
- Assisting in maintaining standard templates, guidance and frameworks
- Supporting Business Analysts in gathering and documenting requirements
- Documenting requirements, user stories and process flows
- Assisting with impact assessments and traceability of requirements to delivery outputs
Development Opportunity
This is a structured development role designed to build practical experience across project delivery, governance and stakeholder management.
About You Skills & Experience
- Great organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain structured documentation
- Comfortable using Microsoft tools (e.g., Teams, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Interest in project management, governance or delivery environments
- Analytical mindset with an interest in problem solving through project delivery
- Curiosity and confidence in using digital tools, including AI-enabled tools
Behaviours & Attributes
- Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks
- Collaborative, with the ability to work across different teams
- Eager to learn and develop new skills
- Adaptable in a fast-paced, project environment
What You’ll Get In Return
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and a holiday buy scheme
- Private medical insurance and life cover
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to an online portal containing a wealth of wellbeing resources
- Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- Enhanced parental leave and pay
- 2 paid volunteering days per annum
- £45 well-being allowance every month
- Access to lease an Electric Vehicle via a salary sacrifice scheme
- Learning budget which you can use towards courses, books, webinars or conferences
At RECCo we are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion.
Project Assistant in Guildford employer: Retail Energy Code Company
RECCo is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering a structured development pathway for Project Assistants to grow into roles such as Junior Project Manager or Business Analyst. With generous benefits including 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a commitment to employee well-being, RECCo provides a supportive environment where you can thrive while contributing to the vital mission of transforming the retail energy market towards net zero.
Contact Details:
Retail Energy Code Company Recruitment Team
