agreeing project objectivesrepresenting the client's or organisation's interestsproviding advice on the management of projectsorganising the various professional people working on a projectcarrying out risk assessmentmaking sure that all the aims of the project are metmaking sure the quality standards are metusing IT systems to keep track of people and progressrecruiting specialists and sub-contractorsmonitoring sub-contractors to ensure guidelines are maintainedoverseeing the accounting, costing and billing

devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing;arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments;dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager;carrying out background research and presenting findings;producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;organising and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings;liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.