Project Coordinator

Ocado Group; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation and online grocery is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Technology mission. The role involves gathering requirements, tracking resources, managing risks, and facilitating project meetings. Join a team dedicated to innovation and improving retail technology, with generous benefits including flexible working, healthcare, and family leave policies.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus option to buy more

Private Medical Insurance

22 weeks paid maternity leave

Pension with employer matching

15% discount at Ocado.com

Qualifications

• Experience within a project coordinator role or similar.
• Experience in the technology product development space.
• Experience within the software or automation/hardware engineering industry.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements to define project scope.
• Monitor and track the usage of project resources.
• Support project team in delivery of project goals.

Skills

Project Coordination

Technology Product Development

Risk Management

Team Facilitation

Job description

About Us

We are Ocado Group, and we're bringing world-class automation to online grocery. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) combines cutting-edge robotics, AI, and IoT within our advanced CFCs. We've mastered the single pick, transforming online delivery for our global partners. Join us and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of retail technology.

About The Role

Working alongside our Engineering and Product teams, this role will support the Technology mission in successfully delivering critical and essential projects. You’ll be working with others around the Ocado Group business to find great solutions to our unique challenges

Planning, Tracking & Delivery

• Gather requirements to define project scope
• Monitor and track the usage of project resource
• Support project team in delivery of project goals
  
  

Facilitation

• Support the formation and creation of involved teams and individuals to collaborate on project tasks
• Responsible for facilitating project meetings
• Share and distribute project information, outcomes, and follow up actions
  
  

Risk and Issue Management

• Manage risks and issues using various tools and techniques
• Support your team and manager with the administration of risk and issue management
• Gather information to score risks/issues
• Contribute to risk mitigation planning
  
  

About You

• Experience within a project coordinator role or similar
• Experience in the technology product development space
• Experience within the software or automation / hardware engineering industry
  
  

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:

• Time to recharge: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more – and 30 days a year to work from anywhere in the world.
• Health & wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.
• Family-first policies: 22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (after qualifying period).
• Financial support: Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets.
• Commuter perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations.
• Exclusive discounts: 15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).
  
  

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.