Project Coordinator - Education

Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove
This role offers a Hybrid Approach to Working. Occasional travel to sites nationwide will be required as part of this role

Salary: Up to £24,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience

Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave increasing to 35 days' with length of service + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-Site Free Parking

About Us

We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.

Within our community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures.

Due to the success of the continued growth within our schools, we are looking for a Project Co-Ordinator who can support our new Projects Team by driving and delivering our growth strategy by working collaboratively with the wider Community in delivering outstanding services to young people. Based at our Head Office in Bromsgrove, the Project Coordinator will have a crucial role in supporting the Project Manager and ensuring the smooth delivery and execution of projects. The ideal candidate will have sound administrative background in Project Management within the Education sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside our external parties to establish a strong pipeline of suitable properties;
• Perform administrative duties associated with growth projects including processing quotations, invoices and preparing business cases;
• Support the Project Manager to obtain comparative quotes for procurement purposes;
• Schedule key milestones, ensure timelines are met and manage project schedules;
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for projects and tenders;
• Support the implementation and tracking of compliance schedules;
• Maintain effective communication between team members, clients, and stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met;
• Identify and mitigate any project risks or issues in collaboration with the Project Manager;
• Assist in tracking project expenses and ensure adherence to budget constraints;
• Coordinate tasks and support allocation of resources effectively to meet project deadlines;
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies;
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, progress reports and compliance documentation;
• Support the project team with site visits where necessary

Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Experience and interest in Project Management;
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities;
• Proficiency in project management software/systems and Microsoft Office;
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities;
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to prioritise workload to achieve project timescales.

For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on 0776 608 1721.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment