project coordinator Manchester, England
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and versatile Document Controller / Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in supporting active projects, internal productions, events, and daily tasks, while also providing assistance to our directors in their day-to-day duties. Our company specialises in creating ground-breaking attractions, events, and experiences that blend imagination, art, and future-tech. We are looking for a candidate who can not only handle project coordination but also brings an understanding of design methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive document control system, ensuring all files are appropriately categorised, version-controlled, and easily accessible to authorised personnel.
- Receive, record, and distribute incoming documents, both electronically and in hard copy, to relevant departments or individuals.
- Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards before archiving or distribution.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure all documentation, including drawings, contracts, specifications, and reports, is properly managed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist in preparing and organising project-related documents for presentations, meetings, and audits.
- Work closely with internal teams and external clients to coordinate the flow of documentation and ensure timely submission and approval processes.
- Implement and maintain document control procedures, ensuring they align with industry standards and best practices.
- Support directors and project managers in administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and organising travel arrangements.
- Coordinate and support the management of various projects, from inception to completion, ensuring all tasks are executed effectively and on schedule.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate with both in-house design teams and external clients during all phases of production.
- Assist in developing and executing project plans, ensuring that the design elements align with the overall design motion.
Your Skills:
- Proven experience as a Document Controller or in a related administrative role.
- Familiarity with document management software and tools, such as SharePoint, Documentum, Aconex,or similar systems.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills to manage a high volume of documents efficiently.
- Experience with project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritise tasks, and adapt to changing project needs.
- Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Proficiency in using office productivity tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Understanding of design methodologies, CAD, Revit, and BIM will be advantageous but not mandatory.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive and flexible attitude, willing to adapt to changing project needs and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Bonus Skills:
- Background in technical production, interior design, themed entertainment, or theatrical industries will be considered a plus.
- Strong understanding of narrative principles for storytelling purposes.
- Passion for themed entertainment and digital immersive experiences.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
Location: Manchester, UK.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for immersive experiences, talented in design methodologies, and ready to take on both project coordination and company administrative duties, we encourage you to apply. This is a full-time opportunity to be part of a dynamic team creating unforgettable experiences in the world of entertainment.
CONDUCTR design, invent and produce supercharged tech-driven experiences.
We merge the art of immersive, story-led design with the latest innovation and futuristic trends, to create unique-to-market, boundary-pushing experiences and products.
Based in Manchester, UK. CONDUCTR are a dynamic collective of designers, technologists, media experts, producers & engineers. The vision is simple – fuse the creativity of a design studio, with the innovation of a tech lab, to create a one-stop shop for extraordinary guest-centric, 360 attraction experiences.
Our Values:
Creativity – We constantly challenge the norm. We ask what the future holds and push our own boundaries of imagination.
Participation – We encourage participation and inclusion at all levels. We are a team and work best as a collective
Connectivity – We delivery audience centric experiences that encourage human connection, the emotion and immersion comes first, not the technology.
Innovation – We are constantly pushing to discover what’s next and how to harness it’s capability.
Inclusion - Diversity, equality, accessibility and sustainability are critical to our existence and growth.
Collaboration – we can’t do it alone, and pride ourselves by collaborating with partner clients, suppliers, artists and designers.
Agility- Adapt, iterate, and improve. We're used to challenging projects that take on the unknown.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/07/2023
Expected start date: 31/07/2023
