Project Coordinator

Capel Manor College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Capel Manor College in London invites applications for a part-time Project Coordinator to lead the London Talent Pathways Programme. You will coordinate day-to-day delivery, ensure activities stay on time and within budget, and align with funding requirements.

You will collaborate with employers, curriculum teams, MIS and senior leaders to manage learner recruitment, reporting and performance, while handling multiple workstreams with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, programmes or contracts within education, training, employability or economic development.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and partners.
• Experience monitoring performance against targets and producing reports.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end delivery of the London Talent Pathways Programme.
• Act as central point of contact for programme partners, employers and internal teams.
• Support learner recruitment, onboarding and progression activities.
• Coordinate employer engagement activities, events and partnership meetings.
• Monitor programme performance against contractual targets and KPIs.
• Produce accurate reports, funding returns and MIS.
• Maintain programme documentation, evidence and compliance records.
• Work with delivery teams to ensure learners receive high-quality support and progression opportunities.

Skills

Organised

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Independent working

Funding programmes

Learner development

Job description

About The Role and Person

We are seeking an ambitious and organised Project Coordinator to lead the operational delivery of our newly funded London Talent Pathways Programme.

This exciting programme will create new routes into employment and skills development for Londoners, connecting employers, communities and training providers to address workforce shortages across priority sectors. Working with employers, local authorities, community organisations and internal college teams, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the programme delivers exceptional outcomes and creates meaningful opportunities for learners across London.

The Role

As Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day delivery of the London Talent Pathways Programme, ensuring activities are delivered on time, within budget and in line with funding requirements.

You will work closely with employers, stakeholders, curriculum teams, MIS, marketing and senior leaders to coordinate learner recruitment, employer engagement, reporting, compliance and programme performance.

This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong stakeholder management and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

This is a part-time role, working 18 hours per week on a fixed term contract ending 31 July 2028. The actual salary is £20,992 to £22,197, inclusive of London Weighting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end delivery of the London Talent Pathways Programme.
• Act as the central point of contact for programme partners, employers and internal teams.
• Support learner recruitment, onboarding and progression activities.
• Coordinate employer engagement activities, events and partnership meetings.
• Monitor programme performance against contractual targets and KPIs.
• Produce accurate reports, funding returns and management information.
• Maintain programme documentation, evidence and compliance records.
• Work with delivery teams to ensure learners receive high-quality support and progression opportunities.
• Identify risks, issues and opportunities and support the implementation of solutions.
• Coordinate communications and engagement activities with programme stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and the development of new initiatives arising from the programme.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Experienced in coordinating funded programmes, projects or contracts.
• Confident managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with performance data and producing reports.
• Able to work independently whilst managing competing priorities.
• Passionate about creating opportunities for learners and supporting workforce development.

Essential Experience

• Experience of coordinating projects, programmes or contracts within education, training, employability, skills or economic development.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders and partners.
• Experience of monitoring performance against targets and producing reports.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of GLA, ESFA or other publicly funded skills programmes.
• Experience of employer engagement or workforce development programmes.
• Experience of working within further education, training or employability provision.
• Understanding of skills, employment and social mobility agendas within London.

Why Join Capel Manor College?

This is an opportunity to join one of London's most distinctive specialist colleges at a time of significant growth and innovation. You will be part of a passionate team committed to creating opportunities for learners, supporting employers and helping shape the future workforce of London.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact while developing your project and stakeholder management experience, we would love to hear from you.

About the College

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London's environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London's wildlife, national parks and green spaces. Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits.

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.