Project & Business Improvement Coordinator

Karbon Homes; England; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Karbon Homes is seeking a Project and Business Improvement Coordinator for a 2-year fixed term position. The role involves delivering project management support, assisting in monitoring key deliverables and risks, and contributing to business improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of relevant experience and a good understanding of project methodologies. Opportunities for professional development and project management qualifications will be provided.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 3 years

Birthday leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits pot for enhanced benefits

Qualification funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in coordination, administration, or project support.
• Highly organized and able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support including scheduling meetings and monitoring project plans.
• Support lean service review initiatives for business service improvements.

Skills

Project management knowledge

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Project and Business Improvement Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Project & Business Improvement Coordinator to support the team for a 2 year fixed term period.

About the role

The Project and Business Improvement Coordinator will be part of a team who deliver effective project management to colleagues across the business using different project methodologies such as waterfall & agile.

In your role as Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for providing general programme and project management support across the organisation including scheduling meetings, recording & monitoring of actions, monitoring project plans and key deliverables, highlighting risks/issues and potential roadblocks.

You will also support lean service review initiatives aiming to deliver business & customer service improvements and efficiencies.

About you

Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of project management and a minimum of 12 months of experience in coordination, administration, or project support. You will be highly organised and work well with others.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in project management and if you are interested, after probation, Karbon will support you to work towards getting a relevant project management qualification.

About our team

The successful candidate will work in our Project & Business Improvement team led by the Project and Business Improvement Manager - Lesley Keith.

If you require further information about the role, please contact Lesley Keith on 07871 022824

Key Information

It's important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Project and Business Improvement Coordinator - fixed term role for 24 months

• Salary is 30,545 per annum

• Location: Gosforth or Stanley

• 37 Hours per week with agile working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits

We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years' service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website - https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 27 July 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

Interviews will be held mid-August

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact [e-mail]