Project Coordinator - Junior

Manpower are currently working with a globally recognised client who are recruiting for a guitar playing Project Coordinator in Northampton, or a graduate who is keen to move into a Project Management role in the next 2 years.

Being part of the project management team is the real beating heart of the company, and although the role sits in the R&D team, you will work closely and collaborate across departments, regularly solving problems both in house and overseas.

Salary Package

Between £20,000/£25,000 dependent on experience

View to move into Project Manager role within 2 years

Monday to Friday 8AM - 5PM

Relaxed working culture

The duties and responsibilities:

• The writing, maintenance and reporting of Microsoft project plans
• Working with the R&D Project Manager on prioritisation and follow-up of day-to-day project tasks.
• Maintenance of project-related budgets and spends.
• The formulation and maintenance of the project risk register.
• Administrating the testing and documentation for new products (non-technical).
• Tracking and maintaining costs on the projects, helping to achieve our goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate resources in line with project plan to meet project requirements
• The coordination and chasing of project information between the departments (R&D, Marketing, Sales etc).
• The daily coordination of information and activities between the UK team and overseas engineering teams.
• Setting up and performing product sound tests.
• Sourcing local components for UK prototype production and testing.
• Regular reports on all aspects of projects including timescales, budgets and costs.
• The organisation and filing of project-related documentation from internal and external sources
• Ensure that the QMS (Quality Management System) is followed and all project documentation if followed.

The ideally sought candidate will possess the following:

• Experience in a project management role or similar.
• Experience working in a target driven environment and working to deadlines.
• Be a guitar player (Must) and confident with the setting up of amplifiers etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent and self-reliant, being able to work without close supervision.
• Very methodical and a diligent record keeper

The Person fit:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Highly organised.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Independent and self-reliant.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Driven, Passionate and a definite go-getter.

This is is an incredibly varied role and would suit someone who is driven by achieving targets, a strong team player, someone who is passionate about helping the company grow.