Project & Events Coordinator

JR Recruitment; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

JR Recruitment in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire is seeking a Project & Events Coordinator to join a busy, fast-paced team. The role covers all stages from initial brief through to completion, coordinating internal and external stakeholders and keeping deadlines, documentation and communication on track.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in project coordination or events, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in project coordination or similar role
• Experience in a busy client-focused environment
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Degree educated or equivalent experience beneficial

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple client projects from initial brief through to completion
• Manage project schedules, deadlines and key deliverables
• Organise meetings, events and associated project activity
• Liaise with clients and provide regular project updates
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure projects progress smoothly
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders and contributors
• Maintain accurate project plans, records and documentation
• Monitor progress against agreed timescales, budgets and requirements
• Identify potential issues and help keep projects on track
• Manage several projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail

Skills

Project coordination

Client management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Project & Events Coordinator

Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid working, approximately 2 days per week in the office

We're looking for an organised and confident Project & Events Coordinator to join a busy and fast-paced team based in Bourne End.

This is a varied role supporting the successful delivery of multiple client projects from initial brief through to completion. You'll be responsible for keeping projects on track, coordinating internal and external stakeholders and making sure deadlines, documentation and communication are managed effectively.

Key Responsibilities of the Project & Events Coordinator

• Coordinate multiple client projects from initial brief through to completion
• Manage project schedules, deadlines and key deliverables
• Organise meetings, events and associated project activity
• Liaise with clients and provide regular project updates
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure projects progress smoothly
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders and contributors
• Maintain accurate project plans, records and documentation
• Monitor progress against agreed timescales, budgets and requirements
• Identify potential issues and help keep projects on track
• Manage several projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail

Key Requirements of the Project & Events Coordinator

• At least 2 years' experience within project coordination, project management, events or a similar role
• Experience working within a busy, client-focused environment
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable dealing directly with clients and external stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently when required
• Degree educated or equivalent experience would be beneficial
• A positive and collaborative approach

This is a great opportunity for someone with solid project coordination experience who is looking to take greater ownership of client projects within a supportive and professional team