Job Description

The Alchemist Story

Blending two heritage brands together, Alchemist was born. Driven by the strengths and experience of both brands, we have the capacity to push innovation and deliver exceptional blended learning experiences to the L&D market at a global scale.

The name 'Alchemist' perfectly describes the holistic approach to learning and development that is ingrained in our teams. It is our carefully curated blend of philosophy, science, practice and experience that sets us apart.

Our sole mission is to create exciting, engaging and effective learning that challenges the status quo of the training world.

What We're Looking For

The successful individual in this remit will join our Delivery team, which focuses on working with our clients and the Learning Solutions team to create and deliver immersive learning experiences and assessments for real-world business scenarios. You can expect to receive responsibility and client exposure from day one. The role is a continuously evolving one in line with developing business and client needs.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Working directly with our clients across a wide range of our 'experiences and assessments' offerings to support organisational success by helping their people to explore, develop and grow. Working with our Client Engagement Managers and Senior Project Managers to manage workstreams on larger complex client programmes. You will be involved from briefing, through design and into delivery. Supporting all aspects of our work including client engagement, stakeholder management, research, project management, business development and reporting. Taking responsibility for tracking all aspects of project & event progress, including key milestones, stakeholders, third parties and commercials. Being comfortable using and improving our internal systems and processes, including finance and collaboration platforms. Taking a key role in ensuring the quality of our project delivery, including floor management and observing 'live' client events. Providing consistent and regular feedback both internally and to our clients. Forging strong relationships with our associate community, both in terms of event management and also their ongoing development. Adapting to an environment where no two days are the same, and taking the initiative to make sure each day is better than the one before.

What You'll Need

Proven track record in a project management role, effectively delivering projects (and ideally those in a professional services or learning and development environment) on time, to scope, quality and budget. Project management qualifications highly desirable. Commercial acumen and experience of managing project finances. Experience working effectively as part of a team, problem-solving and analysing collaboratively. Excellent spoken and written communication skills, confidently dealing with senior stakeholders and able to build trust and rapport with clients Ability to identify and effectively mitigate risks and issues. Self-motivation to push yourself to achieve, learn and improve rather than standing still and aiming for "good enough". The drive to solve problems and find solutions to ensure client service and learner experience quality. Highly desirable but not essential, previous experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams delivering on projects you have managed.

What You'll Get From Us

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. Be part of a team helping to deliver immersive learning experiences and challenging the status quo in the industry. Have ownership of your work and opportunity to enjoy the impact you create. Work alongside exceptional and lovely people. Engage in interesting and challenging work, and have the opportunity to make the role your own. Play a pivotal role in a rapidly growing, funded scale-up. Work in an environment that is extremely supportive for anyone who's keen to learn and improve. Have the freedom to further your skill set, and a personal development plan created with you.

Our Focus On Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are focused on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and want this to be our strength. We are actively working towards Alchemist being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to our work, the better. We warmly welcome applications from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible to anyone interested in us. If you require a reasonable adjustment or additional support as you apply for this role, please email our Talent Acquisition & HR Partner, Anup Vithlani, at anupv@thisisalchemist.com and he will contact you to discuss how we can help.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1 4PG