Project Coordinator Harrow, England
Job description
Skills Training UK is an award-winning independent training provider at the forefront of thinking. Winner of TES apprenticeship programme of the year 2020, we are proud of our innovative and tailored approach which has a lasting impact on the lives of learners. We provide training via Apprenticeships or via ‘alternative to education’ routes from one of our 10 Centres across the UK.
We have an opportunity to join our team in an exciting and pivotal role of Project Coordinator. This role will be central to supporting our Senior Leadership Team, by pulling things together and making things happen. You will work with a diverse group of people who are passionate about what they do.
The Project Coordinator will be an expert relationship builder who can autonomously run projects through to completion. Reporting to the SLT, this vital support role will coordinate the working group initiatives across the company and take on tasks associated with strategic initiatives.
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, normal hours 8:30am – 17:00 Mon to Fri)
Location: Harrow, London – Hybrid
Travel: Occasional travel to other centres as requested
Salary: £32,500 - £37,500 per annum
Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Support in arranging meetings for the CEO and other SLT members, particularly those of a more complex nature to organise.
- Help plan and organise online events such as annual kick offs and weekly All Hands Calls.
- Work with private equity owners, Bridges Fund Management, and their support team to arrange meetings and events.
- Coordinate internal groups and committees such as for Quality & Compliance, Charities, EDI and strategy development.
- Undertake and help co-ordinate key business improvement projects, working with members of the SLT and operations managers from across the business.
- Support the People team with administration of certain activities such as engagement surveys.
What we’re looking for in our Project Coordinator:
Essential
- Strong administration background
- Drive to deliver results and demonstrate proactivity
- Diligent with excellent attention to detail, whilst working in a fast paced environment
- Problem solver who uses initiative and curious
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrable communication, team-working and organisational skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- 5 GCSE’s at Grades A-C including English and Maths or equivalent
- Experience of organising workloads; determining priorities and meeting deadlines
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
- Previous experience working within the education sector
- Project Management Experience
Benefits you’ll receive as our Project Coordinator:
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
- Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme and Employee Discounts
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Three additional paid days between Christmas and New Year
- Refer a friend scheme – potentially receive £250
- A commitment to your professional development of 4 days per year (pro rata)
- Joining an award-winning provider who are committed to continuous improvement
Skills Training UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Are you ready for the journey? If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Project Coordinator, please click ‘apply’ today. We would love to hear from you!
