Project Coordinator (12 Month FTC)

WHITE STUFF; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Greater London seeks a dynamic coordinator to manage refurbishment and improvement projects. Key responsibilities include procurement, contractor liaison, project budgeting, and health & safety documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience in property maintenance, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a busy team. Benefits include a bonus opportunity, up to 33 days of holiday, and a healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

Quarterly/Annual bonus opportunity

Up to 33 days holiday per annum

2 extra paid days off for volunteering

50% discount

Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Interest-free season ticket loan

Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in property and maintenance, preferably in retail.
• H&S awareness and training.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate refurbishment projects within the White Stuff estate.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers.
• Procure shop equipment and manage budgets.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Administration skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

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, 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:

• 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.