Project Coordinator

Lord Search & Selection; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company within the UK’s zero carbon electricity sector is seeking a Project Coordinator for a 6-month hybrid contract. This role requires expertise in Microsoft Excel and strong coordination abilities to support a busy team in performance reporting and operational tasks. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and engage with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas).
• Strong administrative and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the team.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Use Excel to analyze data and track KPIs.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Project Coordinator - GBP200 per day - Inside IR35 - Hybrid working 2 days a week on site near Gloucester - 6 months initial contract.

My client, one of the UKs biggest producers or zero carbon electricity, is looking for a highly organised Project Coordinator with strong Microsoft Excel skills to support a busy team working across business-as-usual activities and performance reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and coordination skills who is comfortable working with data and engaging with stakeholders. The role involves supporting day-to-day operations, responding to business-as-usual (BAU) queries, and contributing to the continuous improvement of team performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities -

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the team.
• Manage and respond to BAU queries via the team's shared mailbox.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met and communications are handled effectively.
• Use Microsoft Excel extensively to analyse data, track KPIs, and support the production of performance reports.
• Ensure the safe handling of sensitive information in line with company policies.
• Support the review of Third-Party Security Assessments, where required.

Skills and Experience -

Essential:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel - including pivot tables, formulas, data cleaning, and reporting.
• Strong administrative and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Experience using Power BI to visualise and communicate data insights.
• Awareness of international information security standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, ISO27017, GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus).
• Understanding of common security risks, threats, and mitigation approaches.
• Tenacity, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a growing area of the business.