Project Coordinator

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Caerphilly, Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is looking for a Project Coordinator/Junior Project Manager to support and manage various IT-focused projects. The role involves liaising with clients, coordinating activities, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, project management experience, and the ability to communicate effectively. The organization promotes a hybrid working environment and values commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement rising to 28 days

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Company supported CSR Volunteer Day

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Strong desire to lead small projects.
• Excellent timekeeping and personal presentation.
• Customer-facing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management activities and resources.
• Liaise with clients to define requirements and objectives.
• Monitor project progress and handle any arising issues.

Skills

Project Management

Customer-facing skills

Time management

Excellent communication

Solid organization skills

Education

Business-related degree

Prince Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

25 days holiday entitlement rising to 28 days after 5 plus years’ service
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Company supported CSR Volunteer Day
2 days for personal wellbeing
Pension – including option to join Salary Sacrifice/Exchange for Pension scheme (SXP)
Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Death in Service – x4 basic salary
Private Medical Insurance available, partially subsidized by Ci
SAGE Employee Benefits scheme
Salary sacrifice charity donation scheme
Ci Christmas Savings Club
Ci Lottery
Out of town offices with free parking
Hybrid working arrangement – Mon & Fri optional WFH days

Business Unit:

Services

Reporting to:

Senior Project Manager

Location/site:

Basingstoke or Caerphilly

Vetting requirements:

Yes

Company Overview

Centerprise International (Ci) was established in 1983 and has 40 years of experience and expertise in providing creative products and services. Our financial strength, and breadth and quality of services offered, makes Ci one of the top tier ICT suppliers. Ci actively seeks to attract hardworking and driven individuals, to nurture and develop through their career with the organisation. The Ci Group comprises wholly-owned companies and a joint venture business, so the chance to create a wide and dynamic career path truly exists.

The Services Team is a rapidly transforming function covering: Customer Services, Central Technical Support and on-site IT Support teams. Our vision is to become the main point of contact for all business units for the design, delivery, support and management of IT services and solutions for all customers, both internal and external. We are growing in strength and momentum as the team leads several refresh and transformation projects throughout the Group.

Role Description

We are looking for an ambitious graduate or a person with demonstrable Project Management experience to join Centerprise as a Project Coordinator/Junior Project Manager within the Services Business Unit. The aim of the role centres on administering and organizing IT-focused projects, from simple activities to more complex plans. As part of the role, you will be working closely with the Lead Project Manager to prepare comprehensive actions plans, including resources, timeframes, and budgets for projects. You will also be asked to run small projects for the lead.

To succeed in this role, you will have excellent time management and communication skills, as you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver results on deadlines. Ultimately, your duty is to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards. Responsibilities of your role will include:

• Coordinating project management activities, resources, equipment and information
• Breaking projects into management chunks and timeframes
• Liaising with clients to identify and defining requirements, scope and objectives
• Assigning tasks to internal teams and assisting with schedule management
• Monitoring project progress and handling any issues that arise
• Using tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditure
• Creating and maintaining project documentation

Note

You will also be expected to undergo an Enhanced DBS check to support clients based in educational environments.

SC – you will require to pass SC clearance a requirement we have for some of our clients that the role works with

As with all personnel within the business, the individual will also be required to show:

• A commitment to comply with the Company’s Information Security Policy
• A commitment to promptly report any security weaknesses or incidents
• A commitment to adopt and maintain a Health and Safety culture within the Group

Collaborate & Influence Aware of the importance of connecting with people outside the immediate team and learning to positively influence the way others think.

Communication Skills Seeks to effectively communicate his/her thoughts in a well-organized and effective manner in order to get the desired message across.

Open Communication Is professional and positive in interacting with others and is able to establish rapport quickly, treating others with courtesy and respect.

Drive for Results Demonstrates a strong work ethic committed to seeing tasks through to completion, whilst taking responsibility for and taking pride in achieving successful results.

Problem Solving Seeks to develop the ability to solve routine problems, gathering the information necessary to consider a potential way forward that you can share with your manager.

Experience and Skills

• Essential• A strong desire to lead small projects• Excellent customer-facing skills, as well as interpersonal skills• Able to work unattended in a methodical and documented manner, to multi-task and prioritize work around deadlines• Excellent timekeeping and personal presentation (as role are customer-facing)• Solid organization skills, including multitasking and time management• Good written and oral communication skills• Experience of a customer-facing role• Have a proven background in Project Management, either through Education or work experienceDesirable• Exposure to creating and maintaining project documentation• A solid ability to work calmly under pressure• Familiarity with risk and quality management control• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, or similar tool• An interest in IT which you want to grow• Prince Certification

Company Profile

• Ensure customer satisfaction is our number one priorityBe true to your work and go the extra mile to deliver on your promiseHave the strength to make a difference and don’t be afraid to constructively challenge the status quoBe innovative and do all that is reasonable to deliver a positive outcomeGiving your time and energy in the best interests of the Company
• Customer-Centric - Ensure customer satisfaction is our number one priority
• Commitment - Be true to your work and go the extra mile to deliver on your promise
• Courage To Challenge - Have the strength to make a difference and don’t be afraid to constructively challenge the status quo
• Succeed - Be innovative and do all that is reasonable to deliver a positive outcome
• Dedication - Giving your time and energy in the best interests of the Company

Education/Qualifications/Specific training

• • Not mandatory A business-related degree• Desirable Prince Certification• If no business related degree - Experience already in a project environment