Junior Program Coordinator in London

Blue Oak Consulting is seeking a Junior Program Coordinator to help organize and track our project streams as we support a major British corporate partner through a critical phase of structural transition. This entry-level role is designed for a highly organized thinker who can keep our engagement timeline precise while learning how we stress test client assumptions. You will sit at the center of our project management, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks as we analyze vulnerable revenue streams and capital allocation models.

About Blue Oak Consulting: We are an independent advisory firm focused on commercial decisions where the answer is not obvious. We help management teams and investors look past standard strategy language to see the real financial consequences of their choices. Our work centers on testing the economic logic behind pricing architecture, capital allocation, and acquisition assumptions. We do not run large, junior‑heavy teams. Instead, we work on project‑based engagements that require deep skepticism and a focus on what the numbers are actually hiding.

The role: As our Junior Program Coordinator, you will support our team in keeping deliverables, timelines, and communications aligned. While this is an entry‑level position, you will have immediate exposure to how we dissect complex commercial situations. Your primary task is to maintain the project infrastructure, coordinate meetings, document key findings, and ensure that our delivery schedules match client expectations. Since this is a hybrid role, you will split your week between working remotely and collaborating in person with our advisory team to map out project logistics and review client materials.

What you will be doing:

• Tracking project milestones and ensuring all deliverables for our major British partner are prepared and formatted on schedule.
• Organizing key client workshops, taking detailed minutes, and turning unstructured discussion notes into organized action items.
• Assisting in the collection and preliminary organization of client data, helping our analysts build clean baselines for financial stress testing.
• Monitoring project risks and alerting senior advisors when a timeline might be impacted by missing information or unexpected constraints.
• Drafting status reports that update both internal team members and client stakeholders on our progress without relying on vague corporate jargon.

What we are looking for:

• Exceptional organizational habits and a methodical approach to tracking tasks, files, and deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills, with a focus on writing clear, plain English summaries rather than complicated business speak.
• A healthy dose of curiosity and skepticism, meaning you look to understand the underlying logic of a report rather than simply recording words.
• Basic comfort with spreadsheet tools and scheduling software, with a willingness to learn how we structure client tracking systems.
• An ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid environment, managing your own time when working remotely and participating actively during in‑person team sessions.
• No extensive corporate background is required, but a degree in business, economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in project administration, is essential.

What the role offers:

• Attractive and competitive pay that reflects the analytical focus and responsibility of this role.
• A hybrid working arrangement that provides the flexibility of remote days alongside the benefit of structured in‑person team collaboration.
• Direct mentorship from senior advisors who have spent decades analyzing complex investment and corporate strategies.
• The opportunity to work on projects where the work genuinely matters, learning to build practical financial and operational frameworks.
• A clear path to growing your skills in project management, consulting operations, or financial analysis.

At Blue Oak, we stay involved through the execution phase to ensure that the logic of a decision survives real‑world friction. This position offers a rare opportunity to start your career by learning how businesses actually operate under the hood, far away from presentation slides and empty corporate buzzwords. If you want to build a career based on evidence, skepticism, and clear execution, we would love to have you join our team.