HIRING PEOPLE
Are you passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Us
We are an award-winning organization providing cutting-edge business and finance support for startups and growing SMEs in both public and private sectors. Our expertise has driven real results for clients, and we’re proud to champion equality and diversity across everything we do. Having recently won our second Queen’s Award for Enterprise
, we’re excited to expand our impact in the West of England
through two Bristol-based projects.
Overview of Role:
This Project Coordinator role will be working across two Bristol based projects,
- BrisBES – A project funded by Bristol City Council which will support entrepreneurs and small businesses to grow. We will deliver business coaching, advice, grants and workshops and manage a large number of community partners to make sure that we deliver our expertise in the regions where it is needed the most.
- Grow Your Own (GYO) project based out of St Nicholas’ Market . Our role in this project is to provide business support from the hub at the market and support help entrepreneurs to set up their organisations and make use of the facilities.
Both projects have outputs around intensity of business support (number of hours delivered), social value (low carbon plans), and jobs and businesses created.
The Project Coordinator will be expected to monitor project progress and KPIs and attend networking events to promote the project offerings. The Project Coordinator will also be responsible for collating project specific evidence and managing the monthly claim submissions.
No two days are ever the same and we need a proactive, and driven person to support the delivery of our programs in the region. Working in a small team, as the Project Coordinator, you will be expected to undertake the following:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and project management support across multiple programmes
- Organise project documentation, meetings, and project files
- Monitor progress and KPIs, keeping the Programme Director informed
- Attend networking events to engage businesses and learners
- Collate project evidence and manage monthly claims submissions
- Ensure high-quality, accurate reporting for contract requirements
- Build relationships with local partners and stakeholders
- Deliver exceptional client service to partners and learners
- Contribute to our reputation for quality and impact
About You:
We’re looking for a proactive, organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Key attributes include:
- 2+ years of project coordination experience
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Confident in presenting and working independently
- Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to embrace processes of change
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive team with the opportunity to make a real impact in the community. Working flexibly with an expectation of a minimum of 2 days a week in the central Bristol office to work with the wider project team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter by 9am on 4th November 2024
. Virtual interviews will take place on the 6th of November, with in-person interviews at our Bristol Office on the 13th of November.
We encourage applications from all candidates fulfilling the job requirements, regardless of race, gender, age, or background.
