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.
Project Coordinator in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Nigel Wright Group Careers
As a leading engineering business in the North East, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and development, with clear pathways to advance into leadership roles. The company's commitment to bespoke product development in safety-critical environments ensures that every team member plays a vital role in solving complex challenges, making this an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Nigel Wright Group Careers Recruitment Team
