Project Coordinator

Burges Salmon LLP; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Project Coordinator to join their Transformation and Project Management Team. This role involves supporting project delivery, coordinating documentation, and communicating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have project support experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. The position offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or project coordination role.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of a variety of projects.
• Coordinate meetings and maintain project documentation.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Initiative

Education

Experience in project support or coordination

Understanding of project management principles

Tools

Microsoft Project Online

SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

Location: Bristol / Hybrid

Division: Operations – Transformation and Project Management Team

Term: 12 month fixed-term contract

Make your mark at Burges Salmon

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and keen to develop your skills in a collaborative and supportive law firm? We're looking for a Project Coordinator to join our Transformation and Project Management Team, playing a key part in delivering a diverse range of business and technology projects across the firm.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting end-to-end delivery of a wide variety of projects, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and to our high standards.
• Coordinating meetings, tracking actions, and maintaining up-to-date project documentation.
• Communicating clearly with stakeholders at all levels, including project managers, operational teams and end users.
• Collaborating as part of a close-knit team in a modern hybrid environment where your ideas and initiative are valued.
  
  

What we're looking for:

• The ideal candidate will have experience in an administrative, project support, or coordination role, with a strong understanding of project management principles. This could be in an academic setting, or through alternative qualifications (e.g. PMP or PRINCE2)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. SharePoint, MS Teams, Microsoft Project Online, or similar).
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and take initiative.
  
  

Why Burges Salmon?

• Work on high-profile projects that make a tangible difference to our business.
• Enjoy a friendly, inclusive culture where people genuinely support each other.
• Access professional development opportunities, including training, mentoring and career progression.
• Benefit from flexible working options and a comprehensive package of benefits.
  
  

At Burges Salmon, we're proud of our inclusive culture, our commitment to excellence, and our collaborative way of working. You'll be part of a supportive team that values your ideas, encourages your development, and celebrates your success.

We're proud to be named RollOnFriday's ‘Best Law Firm to Work At' for four years running and one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024. We're also Platinum-accredited by Investors in People for our commitment to developing our people.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an accessible recruitment process and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We're happy to discuss flexible working options for this role.

Get in touch!

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Joseph Clarke ([email protected]) for an informal and confidential conversation.