About Lampton Group
Established for over a decade, Lampton Group is wholly owned by the London Borough of Hounslow. This means we operate a commercially minded business, with a public service ethos. We work in close partnership with the Borough to provide commercial, strategic and social value to the community; any profits we make are invested back into essential services and community projects. We have three operating arms - Lampton Homes, Lampton Leisure and Lampton Services – each exists to enhance the lives of residents and support the council in supplying essential services.
Why Join Lampton Group?
- We offer annual pay reviews and incremental pay increases’
- Hybrid working
- 24 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
- Free GOLD gym membership
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and Pension Scheme
- Exclusive Discounts - save with Lampton Rewards and EE mobile offers
- Staff wellbeing perks - online GP access, EAP, health testing, flu Jabs, and eye care vouchers
- Sustainability Perks - cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Career Growth – CPD training, structured development, and leadership opportunities
About the Job
The Project Administrator will be responsible for coordinating multiple projects and workstreams, ensuring activities are delivered efficiently, on time and in line with business objectives. Working closely with Project Managers and stakeholders across the organisation, the postholder will coordinate project plans, monitor risks, track progress, produce management information and facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders.
The role will have ownership of defined project activities and will proactively identify opportunities for improvement, escalating issues and supporting decision-making to ensure successful project delivery. The postholder will act as a central point of coordination, ensuring projects remain on schedule, resources are effectively utilised and stakeholders are kept informed throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day project activities and independently manage assigned workstreams
- Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise competing deadlines.
- Produce regular project status reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
- Develop, implement and continuously improve project processes and workflows
- Act as primary point of contact for project stakeholders and facilitate communication
- Retrieve necessary information (e.g. user/client requirements and relevant case studies)
- Coordinate project plans, milestones, dependencies and resource requirements
- Manage incoming correspondence and emails
- Organise and facilitate project meetings and actions, including the taking and distributing of meeting minutes
- Monitor progress of defined aspects of specific projects and business processes, identifying problems or opportunities
- Coordination of internal process to meet requirements
- Communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and other professionals both internally and externally.
- Tracking and updating project status, solving problems and proactively driving the type approval process to ensure deadlines are met.
- Undertaking research projects to assist with answering customer enquiries or further expanding their scope
Experience and Qualifications required
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Administrator or Project Support role.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience producing project reports and management information.
- Experience maintaining project documentation and governance processes.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to; Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Bower BI and Sharepoint.
- Working knowledge of:
o PRINCE2
o Agile methodologies
o Waterfall methodology
Due to the needs of the business and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
Project Administrator (FTC) in Hounslow employer: Lampton Group
Lampton Services is an award-winning employer at the heart of the Hounslow community, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and career growth. With competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits including enhanced parental leave and professional development opportunities, we are committed to fostering a rewarding environment for our team members. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying perks like free gym memberships and sustainability initiatives.
