This Project Manager role is a new full-time position created at the International Aluminium Institute to manage key projects that deliver benefits to member companies through: improved practices within the industry; knowledge transfer; improved information; and demonstration of the benefits of the industry and its products.
It represents an exciting opportunity for a young professional to manage technical and promotional projects at an international level that service the interests of a dynamic and growing industry.
The successful applicant will form part of a high-quality team of professionals based in London and will work with global companies at the forefront of delivering products and sustainable business models that meet modern consumer expectations.
Location
The IAI Project Manager will be based in the IAI offices in St James’s, London.
Purpose
The purpose of the role is to work with other IAI staff, and member companies, to identify, design and manage specific projects that promote the benefits of the aluminium industry, the metal and products to external audiences and to safeguard the industry’s reputation.
Duties
The duties of the IAI Project Manager include:
- Manage projects as part of the IAI work program, including supervision of consultants, oversight of budgets, and coordination of input from member companies.
- Prepare reports on project outcomes suitable for communication to a range of audiences (technical, senior management, public).
- Prepare and deliver conference presentations.
- Collect, analyse and present data relevant to the impacts and/or outputs of the global aluminium industry.
- Identify opportunities and contribute material to IAI’s communications program.
- Develop and maintain relationships with representatives of member companies, particularly those on IAI Committees
Key relationships
The IAI Project Manager will initially work under the direction of other IAI Program Managers to manage specific projects, and tasks. Over time, the IAI Project Manager will be expected to take greater responsibility in designing and managing projects.
The IAI Project Manager will also work closely with staff from member companies through Committees and reference groups to receive direction and content while working within the bounds of agreed project plans.
Personal qualities
The IAI Project Manager will have the following qualities:
- Educated to degree level in a related subject.
- 2-5 years of experience in a role relevant to the aluminium industry.
- Excellent command of English language.
- Self-sufficient in producing reports and correspondence.
- Proven project management and public speaking abilities.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to undertake occasional international travel.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office software.
Salary
A salary appropriate to the skills and experience of the successful candidate will be negotiated in the expected range £38-50K.
Company Profile
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation, which works to promote the use and production of aluminium. It is the global association of companies involved in the aluminium industry.
With a focus on international and industrywide issues, IAI’s global wide-ranging role, which is both proactive and reactive, is:
- To inform and build community understanding of aluminium as a material that improves living standards and contributes to a sustainable future.
- To promote the global market for aluminium products.
- To support the industry in meeting challenges from competing materials, customers and other stakeholders based on production impacts
The IAI’s key objectives are:
- To increase markets for aluminium products by raising awareness of their unique and valuable qualities.
- To be the global forum for aluminium producers on matters of common concern and to co-operate with regional and national aluminium associations efficiently and cost effectively.
- To identify common issues in the production, use and recycling of aluminium, which are of potential concern to the membership and to promote appropriate responses, including research.
- To encourage and assist continuous improvement in healthy, safe and environmentally sound production.
- To collect, analyse and publish/disseminate statistical and other information on the industry.
- To communicate the views and positions of the aluminium industry to international agencies and other stakeholders.
Members of the IAI include 27 companies globally, which engage in the production of bauxite, alumina and aluminium, the recycling or fabrication of aluminium, or act as joint venture partners in those endeavours. The institute represents over 60% of the world’s bauxite, alumina and aluminium production. A significant portion of the industry, including members of the IAI, are based in China.
The IAI is a UK-based company with a registered office in London. It is overseen by its Board of Directors. Each member company has a representative at senior management level, generally the Chairman or CEO, on the IAI Board of Directors. The Board meets twice a year and all members are entitled to vote and to be represented in the Annual General Meeting.
The IAI operates a number of Committees which provide direction, and input from members, on the work of the IAI. These Committees include Communications & Promotions; Environment & Energy; Health; and Bauxite & Alumina.
Staff
The IAI has 8 members of staff, comprising:
- Miles Prosser, Secretary General
- Chris Bayliss, Deputy Secretary General
- Marlen Bertram, Manager – Product Stewardship
- Sarah Cruickshank, Manager – Corporate Services
- Nadine Faldo, Manager – Safety & Statistical Reporting
- Pernelle Nunez, Manager – Sustainability
- Katy Tsesmelis, Manager – Mining & Refining
- Linlin Wu, Manager – Statistical Analysis
Key Issues
The work of the IAI evolves in response to member priorities but currently includes projects on a range of issues including:
- Treatment of wastes (such as spent pot lining and bauxite residue);
- Environmental regulation and performance;
- Life cycle inventory and assessment;
- Climate change and the industry’s response;
- Management of storage facilities (e.g., tailings dams);
- Products in use and recycling;
- Employer, community, consumer and public health issues;
- Social impacts and benefits of industry operations;
- Mine rehabilitation;
- Scenarios of future production and demand; and
- Energy sources.
The IAI utilises a science-based approach to advocacy. Ongoing collection, analysis and presentation of data is a critical component of the work.
To find out more about the IAI – please visit World Aluminium