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Working at The Collaboration Company is both challenging and extremely rewarding. We believe The Collaboration Company is a place like no other, the clients are both famous and inspiring, the people are friendly, the environment is relaxed and everyone takes pride in their work.

We are consistently involved with fantastic work; building the collaborative capability of teams and leaders or facilitating collaborative workshops and projects- and that is down to a great team pulling together to create amazing collaborative experiences and reach the same goal.

On your first day here you will receive a comprehensive induction and we will invest in developing your skills. We are committed to your welfare and development.

If working in this type of environment excites you then please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining what type of work you are looking for to:

Miles Hanson - miles@collaborationcompany.com     
Pippa Chalkley - pippa@collaborationcompany.com


PROJECT MANAGER

Overview of Project Manager Role
You work closely with the team and our clients to deliver our collaboration projects on time, on budget and to the very highest standard possible.

You are brilliant at making things happen; you can organise events and workshops, you are phased by nothing and you are able to meet any challenge that comes along in your busy day.

Above all, you will positively thrive when put under pressure to deliver.

Do you have these skills, experience and mindset?
You are able to see the bigger picture whilst never losing sight of how our projects come together.

You are happy to get up early and stay out late when needed to help with the smooth running of your project when it goes live.

You know how to prioritise a wide range of different tasks, plan, coordinate and meet incredibly tight deadlines.

You can stay calm and controlled while juggling lots of different projects and spinning lots of plates.

You have exceptional people skills and are really interested in understanding what makes people tick.

You are always looking for opportunities to develop new projects with existing and new clients.

What does a Project Manager do?
You plan and manage the logistics for our projects including client liaison, participant preparation, collaborative skills assessment, venue management and catering.

You ensure that each and every one of our clients have an stimulating and inspirational experience every time they work with us.

You work closely with the team to deliver dynamic collaboration events that generate breakthrough ideas and fresh solutions.

You build strong relationships with both clients and participants and constantly look to inspire more collaboration projects in the future.

The kind of person we are looking for?

You’re very organised
You have infallible time management and can organise complex projects and events. You have meticulous attention to detail and can keep plates spinning while prioritising many tasks.

You’re brilliant with people
You love working in a team and remain positive, even when under pressure. You understand people and how to bring the best out of them. You are proactive and happy to step in and do whatever it takes to get the job done.

You think on your feet
You see problems coming before they arrive and always come up with solutions. You can use your imagination to come up with great ideas and you know how to make things happen. When the pressure is on you stay in control and keep a sense of balance and perspective.

You’re enterprising
You enjoy working in a busy and exciting business environment. You know how business works and you are always on the lookout for new ways to grow and improve our business. You love achieving and winning new business.

COLLABORATION CONSULTANT

Overview of Collaboration Consultant Role 
You will work with some of the most admired organisations enabling them to harness and unleash
the collaborative potential of their people.

You will help these organisations in the business, government and social sectors to collaborate and grow in two ways:
 - Building the collaborative capability of their teams and leaders
 - Designing and facilitating collaborative workshops and projects to help groups create breakthroughs, alternatives and new possibilities

This role is about inspiring new collaborative behaviours through your passion for collaboration and being able to help others to solve real challenges by using their imagination and building on diverse perspectives.

Do you have these skills, experience and beliefs?
Our clients cover from a diverse range of services and products and we need to understand their requirements and issues to be able to deliver the appropriate collaborative solutions.

You must be able to demonstrate real business and leadership experience.

You need to be passionate about collaboration and bringing the best out of people.

You will need to share a belief that collaboration – the ability to inspire people with different perspectives to imagine, explore and build together - is an incredibly powerful skill that can make a positive impact to both the world in which we live and the organisations where we work.

You must have the confidence, presence and skill to facilitate a collaborative work group, whether it is 5 people or 300.

You will be able to inspire, energise and deliver our training programmes in a way that helps people to learn and have an incredible experience at the same time. 

What does a Collaboration Consultant do?
You work collaboratively with our clients to provide collaborative solutions to their business problems or leadership needs.

You work with organisations to increase their collaboration capability – boosting the collaborative skills of people at all levels, from the leadership team through to the whole of the organisation.

You create and deliver inspirational, engaging and interactive learning programmes to share collaboration skills and behaviours.

You design, develop and deliver workshops to help people in groups to collaborate  more effectively by exploring, imagining and building ideas together.

You are excellent at building relationships and converting business opportunities by using your passion for collaboration and your skills of persuasion and influence.