Project Coordinator FTC until March 2024 (with the potential for extension until March 2025)
Salary: £23k per annum plus benefits
Do you want to play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and success of innovative businesses within the West Midlands?
We are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Project Coordinator to join our team at the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing activities, ensuring their seamless execution and timely delivery.
As a Project Coordinator, you will be instrumental in supporting our team of specialists and ensuring the smooth coordination of various initiatives. Your key responsibilities will include organising and scheduling team meetings, capturing accurate and detailed meeting minutes, and maintaining up-todate project data on our CRM system. Additionally, you will provide valuable administrative support to the team as needed.
To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and completeness in all tasks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders. Your strong organisational and time management skills will enable you to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in our fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, will be essential for managing project-related data and documents efficiently. Previous experience working with a CRM system, such as Salesforce, will be highly advantageous in managing and updating data. Your ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team will contribute to fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
We are looking for a problem solver with a creative mindset, ready to identify areas for improvement and suggest innovative solutions to enhance the effectiveness of our team. A positive attitude, a willingness to learn and adapt, and a passion for professional growth will be key attributes for success in this role.
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to successful innovative service and work alongside a dedicated team, then we want to hear from you!
To apply for the role head to our website https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/aboutus/work-for-the-chamber/job-application-form-2023/
The Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce is a delivery partner for the Innovate UK EDGE contract, which is funded by Innovate UK (the UK’s innovation agency). Innovate UK EDGE is a key part of the Innovate UK family and was founded to deliver support to ambitious, innovation-led businesses that drive economic growth in the UK.
The support that Innovate UK EDGE provides is delivered by our team of Innovation and Growth Specialists, who work one-to-one with the business leadership to identify and solve key issues that stand between the business and their potential to grow into a global success story.
Useful links:
Innovate UK EDGE: https://www.innovateukedge.ukri.org/
Innovate UK: https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/
Grants currently offered by Innovate UK: https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/search
Various client success stories:
https://www.innovateukedge.ukri.org/latest?type[success_story]=success_story&node_created_filt er[min]=0&node_created_filter[max]=1684416237
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB TITLE: Project Coordinator
Department/Division: International Programmes
2. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to: Head of International Programmes
Responsible For: (No. & Job Title:) N/A
3. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support our project team in achieving our goals. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, be approachable, and be a team player. As a Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating team meetings, taking minutes, managing data on CRM, and ensuring relevant data is kept up to date. Additionally, you will support the team with administrative duties as needed.
4. KEY RESULT AREAS:
• Coordinate and schedule team meetings and ensure all stakeholders are informed of the meeting details.
• Take accurate and detailed minutes during meetings and distribute them to all relevant parties in a timely manner.
• Manage data on the CRM system (salesforce), ensuring all information is kept up to date and accurate.
• Maintain a high level of organisation and ensure that project documents and files are properly stored and easily accessible.
• Assist the team with administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements, and preparing reports.
• Ensure that project deadlines are met and report any issues to the project manager.
• Proactively identify areas where improvements can be made and suggest solutions to enhance the effectiveness of the project team.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure that they are kept informed of project progress.
5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy and completeness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience working with a CRM system.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.