Projects Coordinator (Community and Training projects) (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ipswich is seeking a Projects Coordinator to oversee community and training initiatives. This on-site role involves developing projects, engaging with stakeholders, and delivering educational programs. Candidates should have strong networking and communication skills and be proactive team players focused on learner experience. The position offers a starting salary of £32,172 per annum with a commitment to safeguarding and diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Good networking and project delivery skills.
• Keen to develop skills in project coordination.
• Confident in engaging with stakeholders and possessing excellent communication skills.
• Proactive team player, keeping learner experience at the center.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver smaller projects and initiatives; complete funder claims and related paperwork.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop and deliver activities.
• Coordinate employer engagement across the college as part of employer-led programmes.
• Collaborate with the team to share tasks and respond to demand in an agile way.
• Focus on developing and delivering community learning and training projects.

Skills

Networking

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team player

Job description

Overview

Projects Coordinator (Community and Training projects) (on-site) – Suffolk New College.

Starting salary is £32,172 per annum. 37 hours per week for 52 weeks a year (onsite).

This dynamic and varied role is integral to the delivery of Suffolk New College’s ambitious programme of capital developments, new business training and community learning initiatives and curriculum enrichment projects. You will be one of three Projects Coordinators in the team, with a combined focus on the development and delivery of smaller projects and initiatives, completing funder claims and paperwork, liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop and deliver activities, and providing the coordination function for employer engagement across college as a lynchpin of our employer-led programmes. As a team, we are collaborative, supporting each other, and sharing out tasks in an agile way to meet demand.

This particular role will have a special focus on developing and delivering new community learning and training projects, working closely with new and existing community and business contacts and internal curriculum teams, but will also be expected to carry out wider project coordination and delivery tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver smaller projects and initiatives; complete funder claims and related paperwork.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop and deliver activities.
• Coordinate employer engagement across the college as part of employer-led programmes.
• Collaborate with the team to share tasks and respond to demand in an agile way.
• Focus on developing and delivering new community learning and training projects, working with community and business contacts and internal curriculum teams.
• Carry out broader project coordination and delivery tasks as needed.

Qualifications and skills

• Good networking and project delivery skills.
• Keen to develop skills in project coordination.
• Confident in engaging with stakeholders and possessing excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, a good team player, and able to keep the learner experience at the centre of all activities.

Requirements and work arrangements

• Multi-campus role; may be required to work at and travel between campuses (predominantly between the Suffolk Rural and Ipswich campuses, with significant work at the Coast site in Leiston as Sizewell C links develop).
• Access to personal transport is essential; if using your own vehicle, insurance must cover business use and evidence may be requested before travel claims are paid.

BeSNC culture and safeguarding

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive, nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where everyone can reach their full potential.

Interview date: Monday 12th November 2025

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our Equality and Diversity obligation, Suffolk New College guarantees to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Recruitment and agency policy

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply directly. The college will not pay fees for CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis. Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel assistance is needed.

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