Project Coordinator - Brands

Frasers Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in London is seeking a Project Coordinator to support branding initiatives. You will manage key projects and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful implementation. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, project management experience, and be adaptable to fast-paced environments. This position represents an exciting opportunity to significantly impact the retail landscape.

Benefits

Reward and Recognition Program

Frasers Festival

Quarterly CEO Sessions

Employee Welfare Programs

Free mental wellness support

Qualifications

• Experience in retail planning is desirable but not critical.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.
• Flexible and adaptable to cope with fast-track projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Brand Team in delivering key projects.
• Assist with coordination and completion of brand projects.
• Provide efficient support to cross-functional departments.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Self-motivated and confident

Tools

Excel

Job description

At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Why join us?

Our vision – we are building the world's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, We Fear Less And Do More. Our People Are Forward Thinkers Who Are Driven To Operate Outside Of Their Comfort Zone To Change The Future Of Retail, Embracing Challenges Along The Way. The Potential To Elevate Your Career Is Massive, The Experience Unrivalled. To Be Able To Make The Most Of It You Need To Live And Breathe Our Principles

• Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

This role is based 5 days a week at our London office.

You will work and support the Brand Team in delivering key projects from an extensive New Store and Refurbishments Programme, as well as Brand projects from concept and design through to Retail handover.

This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading multi-brand retailers who are continuously expanding their property portfolio. There is no time for hesitation as you will have the chance to really make an impact on interior fit out projects ranging from 5,000sq. ft up to a 100,000sq.ft.

You will support and assist with the coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific brand projects ensuring consistency with corporate strategy, commitments and goals.

• Assisting the Brand Lead and Creative Project Team on all brand projects, including our new store programme, across the existing estate and elevated stores
• Key interface between Project, Commercial, Marketing and Retail teams. As well as Brand partners and external stakeholders, assisting communication and coordination of projects.
• Successfully delivery of all branded projects with effective planning, approval, and implementation process
• Assist with the collation and delivery of briefing documents
• Co-ordinate Brand technical approvals & sign off
• Reporting on progress of the brand projects to the team and key stakeholders
• Provide efficient and timely support to other cross function departments where required.
• Ensure Fraser Group Fascia DNA is protected; strive to constantly improve the process and quality.
• Attend site visits alongside Brand Lead and external stakeholders, both pre and post project completion.
• Produce project presentation for both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with working alongside 3rd Party Brands, Commercial, Buying and Merchandising functions
• Experience in retail planning is desirable but not critical.
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project planning
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools – Excel knowledge essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to co-ordinate multiple projects simultaneously and trouble shoot during a project
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential
• Self-motivated, confident, opportunity seeker
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule for self and work within agreed timescales.
• Flexible and adaptable to cope with fast-track projects and changing client requirements.
• Must be able to work well under tight deadlines and able to reprioritise efficiently.
• Commitment to continually developing ability and skill base.

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

• Reward, Recognition and Opportunities: Frasers Champion - Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work.
• Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe.
• CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team.
• Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers.
• Employee Welfare: Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet!
• Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity.

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values.