Project Coordinator

Charity People; Leeds, Huddersfield, Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist in managing projects at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. This role involves coordinating internal projects, supporting event planning, and ensuring effective communication across teams. The ideal candidate will have strong project coordination experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a temporary part-time position based in West Yorkshire, with flexible working hours.

Benefits

Free parking

Free bus service from Wakefield station

Qualifications

• Strong project coordination and administration experience.
• Excellent planning, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Flexible, solutions-focused approach to changing priorities.
• Confidence working independently and across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of internal projects like display screens.
• Support planning for YSP’s 50th anniversary.
• Gather information for funding bids and reports.
• Analyse data for reports and present findings.
• Maintain file structures and documentation systems.

Skills

Project coordination experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Data analysis skills

Job description

Project Coordinator

Location: Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield. Office-based role. There is free parking on site and free bus service from Wakefield station for the staff.
Duration: Temporary, 3 to 4 months
Pay: £16.48 per hour plus £2.40 per hour holiday pay up to £19.78 per hour plus £2.88 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to £30,000-£36,000 FTE per annum, dependent on experience)
Hours of work: 9 AM – 5PM, flexible schedule available around core hours of 10AM – 4PM

Part time: 2 to 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday)

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) to recruit a Project Coordinator to support the Director in delivering a range of exciting and varied projects across the organisation.

About Yorkshire Sculpture Park

YSP is an internationally renowned centre for modern and contemporary sculpture, set in 500 acres of historic parkland in West Yorkshire. With a commitment to creativity, learning and community engagement, YSP is a vibrant and inspiring place to work.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role supporting the Director with the coordination and delivery of key projects and initiatives across YSP. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation, helping to drive progress, streamline processes, and ensure effective communication and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of internal projects such as visual display screens, intranet development, and event renaming
• Support planning for YSP’s 50th anniversary, capturing ideas and coordinating meetings
• Gather and organise information for funding bids and internal reporting
• Analyse data for reports (e.g. visitor trends, EDI data) and present findings clearly
• Maintain and improve file structures and documentation systems
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners to support initiatives like ticketing offers
• Organise meetings and prepare briefings for external visits
• Ensure action plans and central documents are kept up to date

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and organised individual with:

• Strong project coordination and administration experience
• Excellent planning, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and data analysis
• A flexible, solutions-focused approach to changing priorities
• Confidence working independently and across multiple teams
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a creative and mission-driven organisation during a pivotal period of development and celebration.

How to Apply

Tatiana Ostara at Charity People is supporting this recruitment on behalf of Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Please send your CV as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Closing date: Tuesday 29^th July at 17:00

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.