Project Coordinator (12 Month FTC)

White Stuff; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail clothing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Coordinator to manage refurbishment and improvement projects. The role involves liaising with contractors and suppliers, project budgeting, and supporting the wider Property team. Strong organisational skills, experience in property and maintenance, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint are essential. The company offers a flexible and dynamic work environment with benefits including a quarterly bonus and up to 33 days holiday per year.

Benefits

Quarterly/Annual bonus opportunity

Up to 33 days holiday per annum

50% discount

Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Interest free season ticket loan

Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Experience of working in property & maintenance, preferably in retail.
• Ability to meet timescales & deadlines.
• Experience of working in a small busy team with constantly changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate refurbishment & improvement projects within the estate.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers for projects.
• Manage project budgeting, forecasting & reporting.
• Support office management team during holidays or sickness.

Skills

Good organisational & planning skills

Good experience of Excel & PowerPoint

Pragmatic and good communication skills

Able to build rapport & form good working relationships

Experience of working in property & maintenance

H&S awareness & training

Proven administration skills

Job description

Who we are:

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s and men’s clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.

Our people are at the heart of our brand:

Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We’re sociable, talented and likeminded and we’re not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.

Who you are:

An energetic and enthusiastic coordinator who is happy to be busy and likes being helpful and getting things done.

Primary objective of the job:

This is a dynamic and varied role with responsibilities across several functions. The key responsibility will be to co-ordinate refurbishment & improvement projects within the White Stuff estate, UK & internationally.

What you’ll be doing:

With support from the Senior Project Manager and as part of the wider Property team you will support;

• Refurbishment project procurement, liaison & programming.
• Shop acquisition liaison & planning.
• Contractor / Supplier liaison & procurement
• Project & shop Health & Safety documentation & liaison
• Shop equipment sourcing, procurement & performance evaluation.
• Project budgeting, forecasting & reporting.
• WS Estate management liaison. To include landlord communication, data collation and data inputting.
• Support Office management team at Head office (Oval, London) during holidays or sickness

What you’ll need:

• A good pro-active approach with ability to meet timescales & deadlines
• Good organisational & planning skills
• Pragmatic and good communication skills
• Experience of working in property & maintenance, (retail preferred)
• H&S awareness & training.
• Experience of working in a small busy team with constantly changing priorities.
• Proven administration skills
• Able to build rapport & form good working relationships
• Good experience of Excel & PowerPoint

What we will offer you:

• Quarterly/Annual bonus opportunity
• Up to 33 days holiday per annum
• 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community
• 50% discount
• Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance
• Healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Pension Contribution

We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age