Project Officer jobs in United Kingdom

Are you super organised and great at juggling multiple priorities?

Do you thrive on making things run smoothly and enjoy working with people at all levels?

Are you looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference in promoting fairness, inclusion and respect across the construction and built environment sector?

We’re looking for a proactive, people-focused organiser who thrives in a busy team. This is a chance to do meaningful work - promoting fairness and inclusion through training, communications, and project support.

If you’re a detail-driven multitasker who loves making things happen, this role is for you.

Project Coordinator - Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR)

Hybrid Working

Occasional visits to the Old Street London office and attending events

£30,000 - £32,000

Plus fantastic benefits: 8% employer pension contribution, mental health support, fitness allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, volunteer days, and more…

Permanent - Full Time - 9-5 with flexibility

Reporting to: FIR Programme Manager

• Project Coordination
• Events Management
• Team Support
• Organised
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Proactive

Action Sustainability is a leading consultancy with the aim of inspiring sustainable business.

Our team comprises 60+ full and part time employees and associates. Many of our clients are sector leaders on sustainability and supply chain issues and we are proud of our reputation for leading the thinking in this area.

Action Sustainability drives lasting change in sustainability through innovative technology, expert advisory, and award-winning learning solutions. They partner with leading organisations, including the NHS and Houses of Parliament, to create measurable impact across industries. As the delivery team behind the Supply Chain Sustainability School, we lead global collaboration to accelerate sustainability.

As part of Action Sustainability, you’ll also be joining an award-winning consultancy with a strong reputation for impact, growth, and partnerships with leading brands.

An accredited Living Wage employer, we’ve been recognised by Best Companies with a "One to Watch" status for their commitment to an outstanding workplace. We prioritise regular wellbeing check-ins, ensure employees are heard, and offer mental health support. Our competency framework enables employees to shape their career paths with clear development goals, while managers receive coaching, mentoring, and peer-sharing opportunities to enhance their leadership skills. This comprehensive approach supports an environment where personal and professional growth thrive.

The Fairness, Inclusion & Respect (FIR) Programme’s key objective is to understand the challenges and barriers within the industry and to educate and upskill workers and businesses with the objective of supporting a more attractive, diverse and welcoming place to work for all.

Together with many other organisations, we have developed a FIR toolkit, delivered workshops and events, created a range of online tools and developed and supported a network of over 900 FIR Ambassadors. This all aims to encourage a culture of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) across the construction and built environment sector.

We lead the industry’s largest diversity data benchmarking exercise and are soon launching the first app centred on fairness, inclusion and respect designed for site workers - innovations that are set to transform the future of construction.

The FIR Project Coordinator is at the heart of delivering the FIR Programme - keeping the team organised, providing great customer support, and making sure events and activities run without a hitch.

• Deliver customer service support for the FIR Team: manage the shared inbox, respond to emails, and handle member and partner queries.
• Plan and coordinate training activities and events (webinars, workshops, conferences): oversee logistics, liaise with venues, process bookings, and secure trainers/speakers.
• Support events and meetings (virtual and in-person) to ensure seamless delivery.
• Track and report on performance targets for the FIR Programme and key stakeholders.
• Create professional documents and assets: reports, meeting notes, presentations, flyers, and social media content.
• Promote FIR Team activities through social media, email marketing, and other channels.
• Maintain and analyse internal systems and data to guide informed decision-making.
• Keep FIR webpages current with regular WordPress content updates.
• Contribute to FIR projects as needed, supporting the Programme Manager in meeting quarterly deliverables.

• Proven organisational and project management skills - adept at juggling multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and keeping every detail on track.
• Strong communicator and collaborator - confident engaging with colleagues, trainers, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Customer-focused mindset - approachable, responsive, and committed to delivering excellent support.
• Hands-on event coordination - experienced in booking venues, securing trainers, and running smooth webinars and conferences.
• Marketing savvy - skilled in supporting campaigns across social media, email, and promotional channels.
• Tech-confident - proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom/Teams, and familiar with WordPress/content management systems and Canva.
• Creative flair - capable of producing polished presentations, flyers, and other professional materials.
• Data-driven - able to analyse information and reporting tools to generate actionable insights.
• Flexible problem-solver - quick to adapt, take initiative, and suggest improvements.

• Hybrid working
• 25 days plus 8 statutory holidays plus 1 day for your birthday
• 8% contribution to pension, fitness allowance, company bonus scheme
• 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
• Support of leading experts and innovative new practices

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