Project Coordinator
- Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire
- £35,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Salary: Up to £35000.00 per annum + Excellent benefits, flexible week per year
- Job Type:
- Sector:
- Contact: Melanie Bell
- Contact Email: MBell@theonegroup.co.uk
- Start Date: ASAP
- Expiry Date: 04 October 2025
- Job Ref: BBBH54518_1756982315
Take on challenges and see them through to completion with a positive attitude.
Coordinate and facilitate effective team communication.
Be self-motivated and highly organised with regard to time and in resources.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Understand project objectives and goals, helping team members organise the resources needed.
Track / drive project activities to completion, identifying and raising risks and issues where they might impact schedule or cost.
Track and administer project financials such as labour, non-labour and capital expenses.
Prepare monthly reports to highlight spend variances - planned vs. actuals.
Support administration tasks such as creation of Purchase Orders, purchase requisitions, receipt of parts deliveries, end of month processes, and updating project risks budget.
Embrace change, look to the future and proactively identify and escalate potential issues.
Convey project information and requests clearly and concisely either written or verbally.
Work independently with limited supervision.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
Day to day:There is no such thing as a typical day. You will be supported by your manager and team, as well as collaborating with other departments across the business. Activities that you will be responsible for include:
Generating the set-up of new projects
Creating project documents and maintaining project records, ensuring they are up to date and easily accessible
Supporting the preparation of project financial reporting and tracking
Preparing and distributing project-related communications and updates
Supporting project and programme managers
Contributing to regular project meetings, helping ensure accountability of team members and individuals
Communicating with stakeholders, ensuring an appropriate escalation of issues
Working in partnership with the wider business to deliver successful project outcomes.
Provide efficient administrative support to functions as required such as:
Coordinating meetings, schedules and appointments
Supporting travel arrangements
Raising and tracking Purchase Orders
Liaising with Finance
Drafting and updating documentation
Attending meetings, recording minutes and following up actions
Supporting the implementation of new technologies and tools
Supporting internal and external events as neededWhat you need to succeed:Experience and Skills
Extensive administration experience, ideally within a project-based technology development environment
The ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with project management methodologies, terminology, tools and reports
Excellent skills with Microsoft Word Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc