The Trainee- Business Strategy & Planning will support the team in administrative coordination, research, stakeholder engagement and document preparation.
The Trainee- Business Strategy & Planning will support the team in administrative coordination, research, stakeholder engagement and document preparation. The role contributes to the effective implementation of strategic initiatives by ensuring efficient follow-up, structured documentation and quality research support.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide general administrative support to the Business Strategy & Planning team.
Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
Maintain organised digital filing systems and ensure documents are updated and accessible.
Assist with coordination of internal reviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
Conduct desk-based research on industry trends, competitors, and strategic topics.
Support data collection, consolidation and basic analysis to assist in decision-making.
Help prepare dashboards, simple data summaries, and management insights.
Prepare, format and proofread documents, reports, letters, and presentations.
Consolidate inputs from different stakeholders and ensure consistency in formatting and messaging.
Assist in the preparation of briefing notes, templates, and standard documentation.
Liaise with internal departments and external partners for information gathering and coordination.
Support the follow-up on outstanding tasks, submissions, and approvals.
Assist in maintaining effective communication channels and ensuring timely updates.
Assist in mapping processes and identifying areas for enhancement.
Support implementation of improved administrative and documentation processes.
Help track KPIs and update monitoring tools as required.
Provide administrative and research support for ongoing strategic initiatives.
Assist in monitoring project timelines, deliverables, and documentation.
Any other cognate duties as may be necessary in the circumstances and/or required by the employer.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Good research, analytical and report-writing abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
Attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive attitude.