Project & Events Coordinator - Supply Chain / Sustainability. Hybrid

Action Sustainability; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in London seeks a motivated Project & Events Coordinator to manage online and in-person events. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in an events environment and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include coordinating numerous training activities and supporting project delivery. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contribution, and hybrid work options.

Benefits

8% employer pension contribution

Fitness allowance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Volunteer days

Access to Old Street office amenities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in an events environment.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Comfortable analysing and working with data.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Delivery Team in organising meetings and training sessions.
• Plan and coordinate 80+ training activities annually.
• Promote training activities through marketing channels.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Highly organised

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to manage competing priorities

Positive 'can-do' attitude

Experience with content management systems

Education

Educated to A Level, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a motivated and energetic Project & Events Coordinator to play a key role in delivering an exciting calendar of online and in-person training and events. You’ll help engage and support our vibrant online membership community as part of the award-winning Supply Chain Sustainability School, empowering learners to make a real impact across the industry. If you’re highly organised, a confident communicator, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. You’ll be a proactive self-starter who takes pride in delivering excellence, loves solving problems, and is eager to grow and make a difference.

Action Sustainability is a leading consultancy with the aim of inspiring sustainable business. Our team comprises 60+ full and part-time employees and associates. We partner with leading organisations, including the NHS and Houses of Parliament, to create measurable impact across industries. We drive lasting change in sustainability through innovative technology, expert advisory, and award-winning learning solutions. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with recognition for an outstanding workplace.

Location and working arrangements: hybrid working with access to our Old Street office (lounge, café bar, gym, rooftop terrace). Competitive salary and benefits referenced below.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Delivery Team in organising meetings, training sessions, and events for a wide range of clients and stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate 80+ training activities annually, managing logistics, bookings, venues, trainers, and related communications.
• Prepare professional documentation, presentations, and learning materials to support project delivery.
• Promote training activities through marketing channels such as social media and email campaigns.
• Provide excellent customer support to School members, ensuring their needs are understood and actions completed.
• Monitor and report on project performance targets, analysing data to inform team decisions.
• Maintain accurate records across systems, including event data, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Contribute to developing learning content (e-learning, videos, resources) and improving School functionality.
• Support meetings and events through note-taking, follow-up actions, and general administrative duties.
• Attend training activities and external events as required to support project and business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven ability to work collaboratively and responsively with colleagues, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills — clear, confident, and professional in both written and verbal form, with excellent telephone manner.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities flexibly and creatively.
• Takes full ownership and accountability for achieving targets, resolving challenges, and proactively managing workload.
• Experienced in leading and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Skilled at multitasking and prioritising effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Commercially minded and thrives when working at pace to deliver results.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, with excellent presentation and data-handling skills.
• Comfortable analysing and working with data to inform decisions and reporting.
• Positive "can-do" attitude, eager to learn, adapt, and continuously improve.
• Experience with content management systems (desirable).
• Genuine passion for sustainability and environmentally responsible practices (desirable).
• Educated to A Level, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, skills, and knowledge.
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in an events environment, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality work to deadlines.

Benefits and Terms

• £30,000 plus fantastic benefits: 8% employer pension contribution, mental health support, fitness allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, volunteer days, and more.
• Permanent – Full Time
• Product / Service: Sustainability Consultancy; Training & Events
• Culture: Close knit, small and agile company, flat hierarchy, direct communication with director and hiring managers alike
• 8% employer pension contribution
• 25 days + 8 statutory holidays, plus an extra day for your birthday
• Hybrid working
• If we exceed targets, the full team gets rewarded through our profit share scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Fitness allowance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and childcare schemes
• Volunteer days
• Access to our vibrant Old Street office featuring a lounge, café bar, gym, and rooftop terrace
• Leverage professional memberships and development programmes tailored to your career aspirations