Project Coordinator

Extension Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment partner is looking for a Project Coordinator in Gateshead. In this role, you will support project teams and maintain essential documentation while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to coordinate projects and work within an inclusive environment. Salary ranges from £28,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Administrator, Programme Coordinator, or Project Support role.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with project planning tools is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project trackers, schedules, and documentation.
• Prepare weekly updates including labour lookaheads and meeting notes.
• Support planning activities such as booking training and gathering information from project teams.
• Assist with client-facing reports and issue logs.
• Coordinate purchase order tracking and internal communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

Job description

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Gateshead

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000pa depending on experience

Are you an organised, proactive professional looking to build your career within project support?

The Role – Project Coordinator

As the Project Coordinator, you’ll play a key part in supporting project teams, maintaining documentation, and ensuring accurate programme updates.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project trackers, schedules, and documentation.
• Prepare weekly updates including labour lookaheads and meeting notes.
• Support planning activities such as booking training, checking competency records, and gathering information from project teams.
• Assist with client‑facing reports, change request documentation, and issue logs.
• Coordinate purchase order tracking, project setup documents, and internal communications.

About You – Project Coordinator

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating people, information, and schedules to keep projects running smoothly.

What you bring

• Ideally experience in a Project Administrator, Programme Coordinator, or Project Support role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with project planning tools is beneficial but not essential.

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. As a recruitment partner, we work with employers who value diversity and authenticity. If you’re excited about this Project Coordinator role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.