Project & Continuous Improvement Coordinator

DFDS UK & Ireland; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Holiday purchase

Ferry travel

Employee assistance

Wellbeing platform

Retail discounts

Healthcare cashback

Job summary

DFDS England is seeking a Project & Continuous Improvement Coordinator to support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects and improvement initiatives. You will work with operational teams, customers and stakeholders to identify opportunities and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The role requires proactive organisation, strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with clear reporting of outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proactive and organized project coordinator.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, schedules and resources.
• Identify improvement opportunities with stakeholders and coordinate resources.
• Support development and presentation of business cases with budgets and benefits.
• Identify and manage project risks ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance.
• Support implementation through training and change activities and report on benefits.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

WMS

WCS

TMS

MS Office

Job description

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Project & Continuous Improvement Coordinator.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

Working within the DFDS England Business Partnering and Projects Team, you’ll support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects and continuous improvement initiatives that help achieve strategic business objectives. You’ll work closely with operational teams, customers and key stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop solutions and ensure projects are delivered effectively on time and within budget.

You will be responsible for

• Coordinating project activities, schedules and resources, ensuring progress is tracked and key stakeholders are kept informed.
• Working with operational teams, customers and suppliers to identify improvement opportunities, obtain quotes and coordinate the required resources.
• Supporting the development and presentation of project business cases, including budgets, benefits and objectives, for Senior Leadership approval.
• Identify and managing project risks, working with relevant stakeholders, authorities and specialists to ensure projects meet legal, regulatory and ethical requirements.
• Supporting project implementation through training, communication and change activities, while monitoring and reporting on project benefits and overall outcomes.

About you

You’re a proactive and organised professional with strong project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse information, track project performance and present findings clearly.

You’ll have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build trust and credibility at all levels and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) or Transport Management Systems (TMS) would be advantageous, along with a genuine drive to support projects, identify improvements and help deliver successful business outcomes.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

We look forward to hearing from you.