Project Coordinator

Newcastle upon Tyne Temporary Flexible depending on experience Ref: 420067

The Opportunity:

Project Coordinator

Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid working
12-month Fixed-Term Contract
Up to £32,000 DOE

We’re delighted to be supporting an established organisation in Newcastle with the appointment of a Project Coordinator to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a varied opportunity combining project coordination, administration, stakeholder engagement and financial support within a complex, collaborative project involving both UK and international stakeholders.

Working as part of the wider project team, you’ll play a key role in keeping activity organised, providing high-quality administrative and PMO support and helping ensure project actions, documentation and stakeholder engagement run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing day-to-day administrative and project coordination support
Organising meetings, preparing documentation and taking minutes
Coordinating activities involving a range of internal and external stakeholders
Acting as a regular point of contact for key stakeholder groups
Supporting the preparation of project reports, presentations and other materials
Maintaining accurate project records and documentation
Monitoring and supporting stakeholder engagement activity
Liaising with different project leads to coordinate activities and input
Providing financial administration support, including processing supplier invoices and collating timesheets and supporting evidence
Assisting with documentation for grant claims and supporting travel costs and arrangements

About you

You’ll ideally bring:

Strong administration experience, including producing and maintaining project documentation
Experience managing competing deadlines within a multi-stakeholder environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisation, prioritisation and time-management skills
Confidence working independently and proactively gathering information
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong Microsoft Office skills
A collaborative approach and experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience within large or complex projects, stakeholder engagement, financial administration, grant-funded environments or working with international colleagues would be particularly advantageous.

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys working across multiple workstreams and building relationships with a variety of people.

The opportunity

Salary: Up to £32,000 depending on experience
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Working pattern: Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week on site

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator, Project Administrator or PMO Administrator, or a highly capable administrator with exposure to complex projects, looking to take on a varied role with plenty of stakeholder interaction.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation and further information.