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Team Assistant/Learning Coordinator

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Manpower

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Hours
Part Time
Posted
4 hours ago
Salary
21.03 - 21.03 GBP Hourly
Recruiter
Manpower
Closes
09 Oct 2025
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Manpower is currently seeking a Part-Time Team Assistant/Learning Coordinator to work with our global FMCG client, Unilever, renowned for brands such as Ben & Jerry's, Knorr, Walls & Marmite, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based at our client's Research & Development facility, at Colworth Science Park, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire (MK44), accessible by car. It also houses our client's global centre of excellence in safety and sustainability sciences.

This is a Part-Time temporary role, for 6 months requiring 18.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday. (There will a need to be flexible on start time and finish time) Compensation for this role is competitive, paying GBP21.03 per hour, depending upon experience.

KEY ACCOUNTABLILTIES

Act as the primary point of contact for allocated Director Group(s) at Colworth Science Park, support in day to day activities.Team Workshop Management: Arrange conferences, workshops, and special events for the team including venues, travel, entertainment etc.Support the team / Director in preparation and follow-up of their team meetings.Serve as the primary owner and subject matter expert for the Coupa procurement process.Raise and track purchase orders, liaise with suppliers and ensure timely approvalsProvide guidance and troubleshooting support to the team members using Coupa.Work with the Head of Learning and Communication, supporting the coordination of learning activities aligned with RD&I strategy.Support logistics for events in AmsterdamAt times flexibility may be required to Provide logistical and administrative support for internal events hosted at Colworth Science Park.Coordinate venue bookings, catering, materials and communications for events, and support on the day to ensure events run smoothly. REQUIREMENTS & EXPEREINCE

High degree of organisation and time management, balancing multiple priorities at once, working with different levels of stakeholder in and outside of the organization.Team player, willing to help other team members and be a proactive member of the wider RD&I communityExcellent in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, in Coupa for budget management and ability to quickly acquire new IT skills to utilize key company software and systems.Proactive, detail-oriented and solution focused TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional short business-trips within Europe may be required, but not essential. Colworth Science Park working environment:

9 miles from Bedford18 miles from M1Modern working environment in a beautiful, listed buildingLarge green outdoor spacesShuttle bus is provided from Bedfordshire area to Site.

Ad ID: 5417121958

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