Associate Project Coordinator

Adecco (Portugal); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group in London is recruiting an Associate Project Coordinator for an initial 6-month contract with hybrid working. The role supports a Project Manager, handling documentation, governance, and PMO activities across a large-scale banking programme.

The ideal candidate has financial services exposure, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to deliver on deadlines and risk mitigation while communicating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in financial services or a year-long university placement
• Good interpersonal skills to work both collaboratively and independently
• Detail oriented, organised, analytical and inquisitive
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentations
• Excellent MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Able to take responsibility to ensure objectives are achieved
• Good time management and deadline discipline

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager by meeting deadlines and managing documentation
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale projects
• Provide administrative support to the programme/project and governance
• Assist in project planning, analysis, evaluation and risk minimisation
• Support PMO reporting forums and ad-hoc tasks as defined by management

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Analytical

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Financial services exposure or internship

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Associate Project Coordinator

6 Month Contract (Initial)

London

Hybrid Working

The Adecco group is part of Adecco Workforce Solutions (AWS). We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for an Associate Project Coordinator to join them for an initial 6 month contract, however there may be scope for extension.

Overview of the Role:

Supports the Project Manager to help meet deadlines and manage the required documentation and core administration tasks involved in the project.

Works with supervision across tasks and assignments that contribute to one or more of the large-scale, complex projects. May also be assigned initiatives where they need to work independently to perform analysis and complete assigned tasks.

Administratively support the relevant programme/project and facilitate communication across multi-disciplinary teams.

Aid in project planning, analysis, evaluation, and minimizing project risk, and streamlining project processes.

Support in PMO reporting forums and other ad-hoc tasks as defined by management.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for completing assigned tasks within the agreed timeframe
• Must self-manage day-to-day and all assigned tasks
• Provide ad hoc support to programme/project manager
• Responsible for supporting project processes and governance
• Responsible for analysis required by the project and producing accurate documentation

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience working in financial services or a year-long industrial placement during university
• Good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively as well as independently
• Must be detail orientated, organised, analytical and inquisitive
• Evidence of effective communication skills both written and verbal including presentations
• Excellent MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills essential
• Evidence of innovative thinking and able to work under supervision
• Practical and willing to take responsibility to ensure objectives are achieved
• Good time management - must be able to work to deadlines

Location:

This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients London office 2-3 days a week.

Working hours:

Standard working hours with some flex where required.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

The Adecco Group is an equal opportunities company