Project Coordinator

Zinc Network; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global development organization in London seeks a Project Coordinator to provide programmatic and administrative support across various projects. Ideal candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree, strong writing and detail-oriented skills, and experience in campaign or project management. The role involves assisting with scheduling, document preparation, and representing the organization at meetings. This entry-level position offers opportunities for growth and requires a commitment to information integrity and social impact.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in socially responsible campaigns or project management.
• Demonstrable interest in media, international development, or foreign policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for projects focusing on campaigning.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and taking notes.
• Represent Zinc at high-level meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong writing skills

Fluency in English

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Major office software

Job description

Introducing Zinc Network

For over fifteen years, Zinc Network has been helping governments and businesses navigate the world's most complex challenges using communications, technology, and behavioural science. We work on some of the toughest briefs: protecting children online, strengthening democratic resilience, and championing purpose-driven technologies and organisations.

Working in partnership with a global network of media outlets, communities, and influencers, we help clients understand complex issues, design and deliver behavioural interventions, create compelling campaigns, activate trusted grassroots networks, and evaluate impact.

We're now building Kora — our AI-powered platform that systematises this expertise into scalable technology, enabling clients to work faster, more impactfully, and more cost-effectively.

We're looking for people who want to operate at the intersection of geopolitics, security, and technological disruption, and who are committed to building a safer, more secure world.

Outline of the job

The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and programmatic support across Zinc’s projects and campaigns. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Senior Project Manager in making sure all aspects of the projects and campaigns are delivered on time and to a high standard. They will assist with writing and reviewing project documents (including some copy editing), supporting the production process, contribute to quarterly and end line campaign and project reporting and results tracking, as well as providing general administrative support (scheduling meetings, taking notes, etc.). This is an entry level position, but with potential for growth for the right candidate.

The Project Coordinator will collaborate with a regional team across Europe. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for campaigning, information integrity and its impact on the lives of people around the world, as well as a deep understanding of the European political context.

The Project Coordinator will be based in London and be expected to be in our London office at least 3 days per week.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide programmatic and administrative support for two large projects, with a focus on campaigning;
• Assist with scheduling meetings, taking notes, finalising and sharing documents, and other administrative tasks as assigned;
• Participate in team meetings to discuss ideas for ensuring our campaigning work goes above and beyond our goals;
• Work with the research and MREL teams to support project learning;
• Represent Zinc at high-level meetings with clients and project partners, all while embodying the values of Zinc Network.

What we need from you…

• At least a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree a plus
• At least one year of socially responsible campaign, communications or project management experience.
• Native-level fluency with written and spoken English.
• Superb attention to detail, strong writing skills and ability to work across multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with major office software.
• A demonstrable interest in media, international development and/or foreign policy.

Area of Selection

We’re committed to hiring a diverse workforce from different professional and cultural backgrounds, and to that end we encourage a variety of people to apply to join our company to represent the diverse range of subjects associated with our projects.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to:

• Disclose any previous disciplinary action against them resulting from a substantiated safeguarding (including any breaches involving trafficking- related activities) or workplace investigation.
• Undergo background checks including employment verification, sexual offender registry (as available), identity confirmation, and anti-terrorism vetting.

How to apply

Please include a cover letter stating how you meet each of the requirements.

If you require an accommodation to be made at any point throughout the recruitment process, please advise us when contacted.