The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Project Administrator / Project Support Officer
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering project documentation, scheduling, minute-taking, basic reporting, and understanding project lifecycles. Getting really good at keeping things organised.
You're ready to move on when
- You're already proactively identifying small issues and suggesting solutions.
- You're taking on more responsibility than just administrative tasks.
- Your project documentation is always impeccable and up-to-date.
- 2
Business Analyst (Junior)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Developing strong requirements gathering, process mapping (as-is), and data analysis skills. Understanding how business needs translate into project deliverables.
You're ready to move on when
- You're comfortable interviewing stakeholders and documenting their needs.
- You can create clear, logical process maps.
- You're starting to identify areas for process improvement.
- 3
Internal Communications Specialist (Junior)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Excellent written and verbal communication, understanding different audience segments, and developing engaging content. Experience with multi-channel communication strategies.
You're ready to move on when
- You're regularly drafting internal communications for various projects.
- You understand how to tailor messages for different employee groups.
- You're getting good feedback on the clarity and impact of your communications.