Personnel Coordinator

Simpson Booth Limited; Burnley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Booth Limited in Burnley is seeking a Personnel Coordinator to support mobilisation and deployment of personnel to global projects. You will coordinate international travel, logistics and workforce planning to ensure projects run smoothly.

This role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work across teams and with external suppliers, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in personnel logistics or workforce coordination.
• Experience with travel management and international coordination.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating mobilisation and demobilisation of personnel worldwide.
• Managing global travel, accommodation, visas and work permits.
• Supporting payroll, timesheets, expenses and cost tracking activities.
• Maintaining personnel records, certifications and compliance documentation.
• Assisting recruitment activities when required.
• Attending project and operations meetings and helping drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Personnel logistics

Travel management

Scheduling

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Our client is global leader in the provision of technical solutions in the energy industry. They specialise in technologies and providing solutions in energy infrastructure. They are looking for a Personnel Coordinator to join a global team delivering projects around the world.

The Role

Our client is looking for a Personnel Coordinator to join their Project Personnel team, playing a vital role in supporting the mobilisation and deployment of personnel to projects across the globe.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of their operations, coordinating international travel, personnel logistics, project support activities, and workforce planning for major energy and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

No two days are the same in this role. You'll be responsible for ensuring their project personnel are in the right place, at the right time, with the right documentation and support.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating mobilisation and demobilisation of personnel worldwide

Managing global travel, accommodation, visas and work permits

Working closely with project teams to support personnel scheduling and workforce planning

Tracking personnel movements, availability and project assignments

Supporting payroll, timesheets, expenses and cost tracking activities

Maintaining personnel records, certifications and compliance documentation

Ordering and coordinating PPE requirements for field personnel

Supporting recruitment activities when required

Attending project and operations meetings and helping drive continuous improvement within the team

Participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota to support operational requirements

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience

They're seeking someone who enjoys juggling multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

You'll ideally have:

Experience working in personnel logistics, workforce coordination, travel management or a similar operational support role

Experience within the energy, engineering, construction, offshore or project-based sector would be advantageous

Excellent organisational and planning skills

Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with internal teams and external suppliers

The ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities

A proactive, solutions-focused approach

Strong administration and systems skills

A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider business

Why Join them?

You'll become part of a collaborative team that plays a critical role in delivering projects worldwide. They offer the opportunity to work in an international environment where your coordination, problem-solving and organisational skills genuinely make a difference to project success.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within personnel logistics, workforce management, project support or operations coordination.

What You'll Bring

Strong administrative and coordination experience

High attention to detail

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Flexibility and willingness to support operational demands

Team-player mentality with a \"can-do\" attitude