Project Coordinator – Visitor Economy

East Midlands Combined County Authority; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

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Job summary

East Midlands Combined County Authority is seeking a Project Coordinator – Visitor Economy in Chesterfield to support delivery of the Visitor Economy Strategic Framework and coordinate programmes across the region.

You will manage funded programmes, monitor expenditure for funding compliance and provide performance information to enable effective decision-making. This is a permanent, full-time role with hybrid working (3 days remote).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of projects and workstreams within the Visitor Economy Strategic Framework.
• Provide contract management and performance monitoring to ensure funding compliance.
• Plan and deliver projects to agreed quality, budget, performance and timescales with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain project plans using recognised project management methodologies and approaches.
• Prepare committee, board and governance reports and coordinate actions arising from them.
• Monitor project progress, identifying risks, issues and potential delivery challenges and recommending corrective actions.
• Collate, analyse and interpret information from project leads and stakeholders to produce management information and performance reports.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with partners, stakeholders and colleagues to support collaboration and successful project delivery.

Job description

Location: Chesterfield (with hybrid working)

Directorate: Strategy and Inclusive Growth

The successful candidate will normally be appointed at the minimum point of the salary band, unless exceptional circumstances apply.

About EMCCA

East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) brings partners together to help make the East Midlands more prosperous, sustainable and fairer. We are an evolving organisation, moving our focus towards delivery against our Corporate Plan and building the people, systems and capability needed to turn our ambitions into results.

This makes it an exciting time to join us. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a developing organisation, shape how we work and help deliver meaningful outcomes for our region.

About the role

As Project Coordinator – Visitor Economy, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Visitor Economy Strategic Framework, helping to coordinate programmes and projects that contribute to the growth and development of the visitor economy across the East Midlands.

You will be responsible for managing and monitoring funded programmes, ensuring project expenditure remains compliant with funding requirements while maximising outcomes and benefits. Working closely with colleagues across the Culture, Visitor Economy and Sport team, as well as a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will provide project coordination, performance monitoring and management information to support effective decision-making and successful programme delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive project professional looking to work on high-profile regional programmes, develop strong stakeholder relationships and help shape initiatives that deliver lasting impact across the region.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate the delivery of projects and workstreams within the Visitor Economy Strategic Framework.
• Provide contract management and performance monitoring to ensure compliance with funding requirements and maximise project outcomes.
• Plan and deliver projects to agreed quality, budget, performance and timescales with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain project plans using recognised project management methodologies and approaches.
• Prepare committee, board and governance reports and coordinate actions arising from them.
• Monitor project progress, identifying risks, issues and potential delivery challenges and recommending corrective actions.
• Collate, analyse and interpret information from project leads and stakeholders to produce management information and performance reports.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with partners, stakeholders and colleagues to support collaboration and successful project delivery.

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Project Coordinator – Visitor Economy

Company: East Midlands Combined County Authority

Salary: £40,444 to £45,529 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Chesterfield, S40 1SA

Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 30 Oct 2026

Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

Summary

Project Coordinator – Visitor Economy

Salary: £40,444- £45,529 per annum

Grade: F15

Contract: Permanent

Reports to: Head of Visitor Economy

Location: Chesterfield (with hybrid working)

Directorate: Strategy and Inclusive Growth

The successful candidate will normally be appointed at the minimum point of the salary band, unless exceptional circumstances apply.

About EMCCA

East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) brings partners together to help make the East Midlands more prosperous, sustainable and fairer. We are an evolving organisation, moving our focus towards delivery against our Corporate Plan and building the people, systems and capability needed to turn our ambitions into results.

This makes it an exciting time to join us. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a developing organisation, shape how we work and help deliver meaningful outcomes for our region.

About the role

As Project Coordinator – Visitor Economy, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Visitor Economy Strategic Framework, helping to coordinate programmes and projects that contribute to the growth and development of the visitor economy across the East Midlands.

You will be responsible for managing and monitoring funded programmes, ensuring project expenditure remains compliant with funding requirements while maximising outcomes and benefits. Working closely with colleagues across the Culture, Visitor Economy and Sport team, as well as a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will provide project coordination, performance monitoring and management information to support effective decision-making and successful programme delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive project professional looking to work on high-profile regional programmes, develop strong stakeholder relationships and help shape initiatives that deliver lasting impact across the region.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate the delivery of projects and workstreams within the Visitor Economy Strategic Framework.
• Provide contract management and performance monitoring to ensure compliance with funding requirements and maximise project outcomes.
• Plan and deliver projects to agreed quality, budget, performance and timescales with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain project plans using recognised project management methodologies and approaches.
• Prepare committee, board and governance reports and coordinate actions arising from them.
• Monitor project progress, identifying risks, issues and potential delivery challenges and recommending corrective actions.
• Collate, analyse and interpret information from project leads and stakeholders to produce management information and performance reports.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with partners, stakeholders and colleagues to support collaboration and successful project delivery.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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