Project Coordinator

Project Co-ordinator
Castleford
Salary: £14.07 - £18.53 (dependant upon experience)
Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 (You will be expected to work in the office for four days a week, with the option to work from home one day per week if desired)
Start date: January 2025
Temporary assignment – this role is sickness cover for around 3 months with the possibility of an extension.
 
We are currently recruiting for a Project Co-ordinator on behalf of our client working in the energy sector.

Our client’s vision is to be the best energy company in serving their 3.9 million homes, whilst delivering a sustainable energy solution. In this role you will support the delivery of an integrated corporate and regional stakeholder engagement programme which embeds the customer voice in the business activities and decision making. The role of Project Co-ordinator will involve close liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure an iterative and responsive dialogue to support delivery of our business obligations and ongoing work to decarbonise our electricity network.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

• Handle general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and correspondence.
• Lead and coordinate small to medium-sized projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.
• Organise and manage events, including logistics, scheduling, and coordination with vendors and participants.
• Assist with financial documentation, including processing invoices, tracking expenses, and preparing budget reports.
• Manage calendars and schedules for senior staff, arranging meetings and appointments.
• Plan and coordinate corporate volunteering activities, liaising with non-profit organisations and ensuring employee participation.
• Maintain and update the stakeholder database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
• Work closely with senior staff members to support their project needs and provide administrative assistance.

 
Key Competencies

• Effective communication is essential for coordinating between team members, stakeholders, and clients. This includes both verbal and written communication.
• Keeping track of multiple tasks, deadlines, and project details requires strong organisational abilities.
• The ability to quickly identify issues and develop solutions to keep projects on track.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools is important for managing project documentation and schedules.
• Working well with others and fostering a collaborative environment is key to project success.

 
Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths. Educated to A level or equivalent in relevant subjects.
• Excellent digital skills including use of Microsoft applications including excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working closely with professional and executive level staff and external stakeholders.
• Being confident with numbers and financial paperwork is a must.
• Experience planning and delivering events both big and small.
• Experience in project or programme management.
• Diary management experience preferred.

If the above is of interest to you, then click to apply! Or, if you would like further information, please contact Pertemps Leeds and ask for Charlotte Doyle.