Project Coordinator

About the Opportunity

Are you a highly organised and detail-driven individual looking to make an impact on a high-profile project? We are looking for a Project Coordinator to play a key role in supporting the Programme Manager in the creation and delivery of complex projects and workstreams for the Bank of England tenders (Print, Substrate and Features).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
• Track project budgets and cost tracker
• Track project progress of deliverables and milestones
• Work with delivery teams across our sites (Basingstoke, Westhoughton, Debden and Malta)
• Work with the Head of Programme to document the risk sensitivities residing within each project and workstream
• Track dependencies across the programme, risk, issues and requirements

Eligibility

Contract type: Fixed Term (12 Months)

Working hours: Full Time – 36.5 hrs per week (9am – 5:15pm Mon, 9am – 5pm Tues – Fri)

Base location: Basingstoke, Hampshire

About You

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise work
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software (e.g. MS Project)
• 2-4 years of experience in a project support or coordination role
• Awareness of risk and issue management
• Recognised foundation Level PPM or PMO qualification
• PRINCE2 or PMP qualification
• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
• Degree or Apprenticeship Level 6 or equivalent ideally in a business-related qualification

Benefits

• Hybrid Working opportunities
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee’s contribution – employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%, with employer contributions up to a maximum of 9%)
• Private health insurance – No cost for single cover, subsidised rates for additional dependant cover
• Life assurance - 4x your annual salary
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our Annual Leave Flexibility Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Gym Memberships
• Various other perks and Employee Assistance packages
• Enhanced family friendly policies (e.g., four weeks paid paternity leave)

About Company

About De La Rue

De La Rue is a leading supplier of currency solutions and a long-standing trusted partner to central banks and governments worldwide. Our products underpin the integrity of economies and trade, enabling businesses and citizens to participate securely in their respective economies.

With a heritage spanning over 200 years, we remain a global leader in advancing security and integrity for currency solutions, supplying 54% of the world’s central banks and manufacturing in the UK, Europe & Asia. We produce fully finished banknotes, polymer substrate, security and currency services.

Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and therefore interviews may be held prior to the closing date for this vacancy.

This position is located in the United Kingdom. To be eligible for consideration, you must be authorised to work in the UK without company sponsorship.

Join the Team

We want to work with people like you from all backgrounds and experiences, to help us gain a diverse workforce with a broad outlook and sharp expertise. We are looking for people unafraid to go that extra mile, bringing with them unique characteristics and abilities.

Show us you have what it takes and we'll reward you with a great place to work alongside other great people. Global business, global people. We think De La Rue is an amazing place to work. But don't just take our word for it.

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