Project Coordinator

Matthews International; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Project Co-ordinator in London to manage multiple projects, supporting the Sainsbury’s Project Management team. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills in the FMCG sector, with various responsibilities in project administration and team support.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience with industry web based briefing and approval systems.
• Knowledge of print, design, retail, brand, and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site Account Director and project management team.
• Manage client artwork and maintain project details.
• Prepare project management documentation for client meetings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive approach

Job description

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SGK is a global packaging and brand experience company. From idea to implementation, we deliver packaging solutions and brand experiences that give brands the freedom to speak louder, scale faster and grow stronger. We simplify marketing and amplify brands to deliver value. SGK is a Matthews International company.

A project co-ordinator position where previous experience of multiple line project co-ordination is beneficial. Based working from our Angel house office, the successful candidate will work along side the Sainsbury’s Project Management team 1-2 times each week.

This full time and demanding role requires an individual with high level proven presentation and communication skills, who can illustrate their experience in cradle to grave project co-ordination, with an ability to work in the FMCG sector. Preferably you are already from either the retail / FMCG markets or print / packaging industry.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Range Management

· Support on-site Account Director and project management team, providing administration of project and sku set up.

· Be able to manage client artwork management tool with adding and maintaining project and sku detail

· Working with the project managers to create and manage critical paths according to the clients launch schedule

· Ensure that cutters, design files and pack copy are sent in a timely fashion, using all software tools available to you.

· Pre-Book artwork records using the clients own system.

· Brief amends once input received from the client and delegate back to the internal studio

· Process approvals once received and delegate back to internal studio

· Prepare consistency meeting documents for project management team

Information Management

· Work to Project Management through provided priority task list managing expectations on completion of tasks assigned

Communication

· Help to prepare project management team for any meetings that they need reports available for client meetings including the design forums and category meetings.

· Chase via email for all information required to start a project to ensure there are no delays.

· Always maintain a professional, friendly and helpful attitude.

Team Relationships

· Be a positive, supportive and calming influence in the team and maintain a professional attitude.

· Be able to closely support the Project Managers and internal teams.

· Build a strong relationship with the extended teams in the Witham studio.

· Buddy team members for holiday and sickness.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Skills & Experience

· Strong organisational skills along with ability to multi task.

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

· Good attention to detail.

· Flexible and hardworking.

· A team player, with an efficient and proactive approach.

· Smart appearance and professional attitude.

· Approachable and trustworthy.

· Experience of industry web based briefing and approval systems.

· Knowledge of print or repro.

· Knowledge of design, retail, brand and packaging.

This is not an exhaustive list and you are required to be flexible in your approach to carrying out your duties that may change to reflect changes in the Company’s circumstances. The Company therefore reserves the right to vary the job description in consultation with you.

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