Zero-Emission Programme Coordinator

First Bus Central Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Free bus pass

Cycle to work

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Job summary

First Bus is seeking a proactive Programme Coordinator/PMO Support to help drive a high-profile decarbonisation programme across the UK. You will assist planning, tracking milestones, and coordinating activities across multiple projects, while building strong stakeholder relationships.

The role requires excellent communication, data literacy and a collaborative mindset. Travel about 2 days per week across the UK is involved, with a salary between £38,500 and £48,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, PMO Support, Programme Support or similar role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working with data, reports and presentations.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across the business.
• A willingness to learn, develop new skills and take on new challenges.
• Advantageous if working towards a recognised project management qualification such as an APM PMQ (or equivalent), APM Associate Membership, or PRINCE2 certification.

Responsibilities

• Programme Coordination & Delivery: Supporting the planning, coordination and tracking of activities across multiple projects to help keep our decarbonisation programme on track.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communications: Building strong relationships across the business and helping ensure stakeholders are kept informed of progress, priorities and key updates.
• Programme Governance, Reporting & Performance: Maintaining programme reporting, tracking milestones, risks and actions, and providing insights to support effective decision-making.
• Financial, Funding & Supplier Support: Supporting budget tracking, grant administration and supplier performance activities to help ensure successful programme delivery.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Readiness: Helping identify opportunities to improve processes, share best practice and support the successful transition to zero-emission operations.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & reporting

Budget tracking

Microsoft 365

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

First Bus is seeking a proactive Programme Coordinator/PMO Support to help drive a high-profile decarbonisation programme across the UK. You will assist planning, tracking milestones, and coordinating activities across multiple projects, while building strong stakeholder relationships.

The role requires excellent communication, data literacy and a collaborative mindset. Travel about 2 days per week across the UK is involved, with a salary between £38,500 and £48,000 per year.