Project Coordinator

South West Water; Exeter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme

Healthcare Benefits

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Generous Annual Leave

Job summary

South West Water, part of Pennon Group, is recruiting a Project Coordinator for our Surface Outfall Safari programme. This 12-month fixed-term, part-time role (22 hours/week) focuses on administration, coordination and stakeholder engagement to improve river health across the South West.

You will coordinate volunteers, manage survey data, and support engagement activities, while developing project trackers and communications with teams and partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, programme support or coordination roles.
• Strong organisation and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfort working with diverse stakeholders and teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Surface Outfall Safari activities across catchments.
• Be a key contact for volunteers and participants.
• Organise training sessions, meetings and programme events.
• Review survey data and maintain project records.
• Maintain trackers, databases and mapping systems.
• Support communications and engagement with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

Tools

GIS software

Mapping systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose

South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Part Time | 22 Hours per Week - flexible around which days are worked.

Are you highly organised, passionate about the environment and looking for an opportunity to make a real difference?

At South West Water, we're looking for a Project Coordinator to join our Surface Outfall Safari programme, a key initiative helping to improve river health and tackle sewer misconnections across the South West. In this varied and rewarding role, you'll provide administrative, coordination and stakeholder engagement support, working alongside colleagues, community volunteers and environmental specialists to help deliver positive outcomes for our waterways.

What you'll be doing:

As a Programme Support Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting the planning and delivery of programme activities. You'll help coordinate volunteers, review survey information, maintain project records and support engagement activities that contribute to protecting and improving the environment. As the programme develops, you'll also have the opportunity to take ownership of activities and help shape how the programme evolves.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and supporting Surface Outfall Safari activities across designated catchments.

• Acting as a key point of contact for volunteers and participants.

• Organising training sessions, meetings and programme events.

• Reviewing and recording survey data accurately and efficiently.

• Maintaining project trackers, databases and mapping systems.

• Supporting communications and engagement activities.

• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Providing administrative support to the wider project team.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking someone who enjoys working with people, is highly organised and can manage a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in an administrative, programme support, project support or coordination role.

• Strong organisation and planning skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders.

• The ability to work independently and take ownership of your workload.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.

• A full driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using GIS or mapping systems.

• Experience reviewing, collecting or analysing data.

• Knowledge of environmental, water industry or community-based programmes.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental improvements across the South West while gaining experience within the water industry. You'll join a supportive team where your ideas and contributions will be valued, helping shape a programme that delivers real benefits to local communities and the environment.

At South West Water, we believe in rewarding our people for their hard work and dedication. As our Project Coordinator you'll enjoy:

• Competitive Salary – Based on experience and skills

• Bonus Scheme – Rewarding your performance

• Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for your future

• Healthcare Benefits – Access to employee assistance programs

• Professional Development – Support for career growth with training opportunities

• Employee Discounts – On various products and services

• Generous Annual Leave – Take time to recharge with our holiday entitlement

Closing Date: 23rd November 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

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