Project Coordinator (3-4 days a week) 1 year contract

Media Trust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a passionate Project Coordinator to support charities in social change efforts. The role includes planning events, managing logistics, and engaging with community organizations. Ideal candidates will have strong project coordination skills and a passion for social justice. This part-time position offers flexible working, 30 days annual leave, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Pension contributions

2 volunteer days each year

Free Media Trust Communications courses

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting charities and community organisations.
• Interest in communications, media, digital and campaigns.
• Experience in organizing training and events.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of programmes and events.
• Lead on participant engagement with charities.
• Manage logistics and administration for activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with digital tools

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Salesforce

Eventbrite

Zoom

Survey Monkey

Job description

Overview

We are looking for someone to join the Media Trust team as a Project Coordinator on a part-time basis (3-4 days/ week).

Salary: £15,600-£20,906 (£26k-£28k pro-rata FTE based on 3-4 days and experience)

1 year fixed term contract with potential to extend with funding

This position is an exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator who is passionate about social justice and empowering charities to drive social change and enhance their impact. We are keen to hear from proactive individuals who thrive on having a varied workload, enjoy planning in-person and online events, and take pride in being well-organised and detail-oriented.

This Project Coordinator role is a key part of our Charity Services team, providing administrative and coordination support across several of our training and mentoring programmes.

These programmes help charities build confidence and skills in areas such as communications, digital marketing, social media, and media engagement. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth delivery of these programmes from planning to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of programmes, training, and events, ensuring they meet the needs of charities and community organisations
• Lead on participant engagement, acting as the key contact for charities and coordinating with trainers, volunteers, and partners
• Manage logistics and administration, including scheduling activities, maintaining records (Salesforce/Eventbrite), and handling contracts and invoices
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Team to keep programme information and outreach up to date
• Support monitoring and evaluation by managing data, surveys and progress against targets

What we are looking for in you

• Passion for supporting charities, community organisations, and alignment with the values of Media Trust
• An interest in communications, media, digital, and campaigns
• Strong project coordination, planning, and organisational skills, with experience in organising training and events, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and written skills
• Comfortable working with people, managing relationships, and speaking in front of groups
• Skilled in using digital tools (e.g., Zoom, Eventbrite, Survey Monkey) and managing data effectively
• Proactive, self-motivated, and flexible, with willingness to travel to central London for in-person activities

The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake. It does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

We understand that no applicant is likely to perfectly align with every point in the job specification. If you are enthusiastic about this role, passionate about the power of media to drive positive social change and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment, so don’t hesitate to showcase your unique skills and experiences and what you can bring to Media Trust.

Working at Media Trust

Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for motivated, agile and value-driven people to join our team. In return we offer:

• Remote working – while Media Trust does not have a physical office, we meet regularly in London for team collaboration and training, which requires occasional travel (typically 2–3 times per month).
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-ratedifpart time)
• Flexible hours, to be agreed with line manager
• Pension contributions
• 2 volunteer days each year
• Attend two Media Trust Communications courses each year at no cost to you

Application Instructions

Please note, while we appreciate the value of AI tools, we strongly prefer that applicants prepare their applications and cover letters independently, with minimal use of AI. This helps us better understand your authentic voice, skills, and motivation for the role.

Closing date: 28 September

Interviews: 6-14 October

The team at Media Trust is committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Due to the high volume of CVs and applications we receive, we can't always get back to everyone, although we will try our best.