BloombergNEF Pioneers Project Coordinator (8 Months Contract) | London, UK

Bloomberg; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg is seeking a Project Coordinator for an 8-month contract with their BloombergNEF team in London. The role involves managing the Pioneers program, coordinating with global teams to drive innovation in climate technology. Ideal candidates will possess project management experience, strong communication skills, and a background in engineering or science.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a project management capacity.
• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly.
• Experience in building industry networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines and schedules for the Pioneers competition.
• Communicate and coordinate with BNEF analysts and judging teams.
• Develop understanding of innovation challenges in energy systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Education in engineering or science

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

BloombergNEF Pioneers Project Coordinator (8 Months Contract)

Location
London

Business Area
Research

Ref #
10044386

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join our BloombergNEF (BNEF) team at the end of August for an initial 8 months contract. You will be the project lead for BNEF's Pioneers program, an annual innovation competition that identifies and promotes climate-tech start-ups and innovators addressing the challenge of climate change and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Our team: You will be based in our London office, working closely with BNEF's Technology & Innovation team, BNEF's head of client relations and with all global research teams.
You're someone with an enthusiasm for technology and an energy systems, who enjoys building professional networks. You will need to be organized, good at managing your time and sticking to deadlines. You need to work well in a structured environment but have strong initiative and self-reliance. Teamwork is important to you, and you are excited by the prospect of working with colleagues and clients from a wide range of backgrounds.
BNEF ethos: To succeed at BNEF we need people who can work in an independent manner and show initiative to develop their own viewpoints yet be collaborative with colleagues. We don't rely on the status quo; we look for innovative yet pragmatic thinking that turns big ideas into real insights and impact. Working at BNEF sometimes feels chaotic; we need teams that are both dynamic and structured to generate the outstanding perspectives our clients really value.
We'll trust you to:

• Manage project timelines and schedules for the Pioneers competition. You will hold all internal and external partners to agreed deadlines.
• Communicate and coordinate with the BNEF analysts and judging teams to run the selection process and manage those meetings and workflows.
• Develop a strong understanding of innovation challenges within the global energy system, and the innovations that can help solve them
• Scan the market for early-stage start-ups and other innovators in climate
• Manage and help write a booklet profiling 2025's finalists
• Update and edit the Pioneers website and coordinate with Bloomberg's marketing team

You'll need to have:

• Previous experience of working in a project management capacity
• The ability to quickly understand, distil and communicate complex topics
• Attention to detail and good interpersonal skills with the ability to track and complete many tasks
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

We'd love to see:

• Confidence in conducting research calls and communicating with senior industry contacts, early-stage companies and BNEF colleagues
• An education in engineering or science
• Previous experience in building industry networks and communicating with industry players

If this sounds like you: Apply and we'll get in touch to let you know the next steps

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