Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 117,000 employees and generated revenues of €17.1 billion in the 2015 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world

Salary:£36,000.00

Location: East Midlands Gateway

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30-17.00- 40 hour week

As a Junior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of key projects while learning the ropes of professional project management. You’ll work alongside experienced project leads, gaining hands-on experience and benefiting from structured training and development.

Your Tasks

Assist with project planning, scheduling and project administration

Help track progress and update internal systems

Take part in team meetings, document notes, and follow up on actions

Support communication between departments and stakeholders

Identify issues or risks and escalate appropriately

Maintain organised records of project documentation

Your Profile

Basic understanding of project management principles (e.g., planning, scheduling, tracking)

Strong willingness to learn and develop professionally

Good communication and teamwork skills

Highly organised with attention to detail

Comfortable using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools

We Offer

25 days annual leave plus 8 UK bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days

Pension contribution

A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary

Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you

Employee Discount Scheme through United Benefits

Free car parking

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