Salary: from Β£25,063 β Β£31,331 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits
Grade: 8
Availability: Start Immediately
Closing date: 30th January 2026
About the role
We\βre seeking a coordinator to support the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects at the ODI, working closely with project, delivery, finance, and discipline leads in a fast-paced, agile, and collaborative environment. Ideal for an early-career professional or graduate eager to develop new skills, this role focuses on overseeing project-level requirements, aligning processes, managing delivery tools, and coordinating resourcing and financial aspects of successful project delivery.
Key responsibilities
Manage and coordinate project delivery with cross-functional teams across various disciplines.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet established goals.
Working with the project team to ensure focus on the quality of outputs and how the work we do best reflects the values of the ODI.
Actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives, including retrospectives and delivery team meetings.
Coordinate meetings and manage project resources.
Develop and maintain collaborative and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and engagement.
Provide clear monitoring and reporting to clients when required, covering project-level deliverables and key performance indicators.
Monitor effectiveness across project work-streams and provide administrative support as needed.
Perform financial tracking, budgeting, and reforecasting activities.
Encourage agile ways of working and efficiencies across the ODI.
Other ad hoc duties as required.
Provide backup support for Business Support when they are on leave, such as handling receptionist duties.
Key skills and competencies
Organised and with excellent attention to detail.
Willing to learn new tools and adapt to change.
Enjoys collaborative working, flexible structures and an open office environment.
Strong communication skills and stakeholder management.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet short deadlines.
Ability to multitask and move quickly between projects through effective prioritisation.
Demonstrates an interest in data and its importance in driving value.
Cares about the mission and goals of ODI.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment with Scrum or Kanban processes and roles. Ability to coach and lead teams in Agile practices.
Experience in delivering technical projects end-to-end, on time, on budget, and of high quality.
Good understanding of and experience with project planning software and a range of cloud-based technologies.
Experience in event management.
Department
Delivery
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Hours
35
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Contact Detail:
Open Data Institute Recruiting Team