Project Coordinator

The Women & Families Resource Centre; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Wolverhampton is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee daily service delivery. The role involves defining project scope, developing plans, leading a team, and monitoring progress to support initiatives for vulnerable women and families. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. Experience in the non-profit sector is a plus, but not mandatory. This role will enhance the charity's impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Lead project team and facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Monitor project progress and address issues or deviations in a timely manner.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overall Responsibility for Co-ordinating the service delivery and impact measurement of a chosen WFRC Project on a day-to-day basis. What will you be doing? Project Implementation & Delivery: Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to guide project execution. Lead project team and facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members. Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure that project milestones and deadlines are met. Identify potential risks and obstacles to project success and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor project progress and address issues or deviations from the plan in a timely manner. Coordinate the allocation of resources, including budget, personnel, and materials, to support project activities. Optimise resource utilisation and identify opportunities for cost savings or efficiencies. Communicate project status, updates, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Requirements include:

• General/operations management
• Office and Administration Management
• Project/programme management
• Volunteer management

You should have a strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, as well as excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. You should be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset, are also required. Experience in the non-profit sector or with social impact projects is preferred but not required.

By volunteering with WFRC, you will play a vital role in strengthening the charity's ability to support the local vulnerable women and families within the community. Your time and effort will help extend the charities reach, assisting with vital projects and initiatives. This contribution will directly enhance the charity's capacity to deliver quality, person-centred, and high-impact support services.