Project Coordinator – Retail

About the Opportunity

Project Coordinator – Retail up to £40,000 per annual

12‑18 month Fixed Term Contract

Field‑based - With travel across our sites and to Central Support in Toddington

37.5 hours per week

At Moto, our positive journeys are about building a more sustainable future — for our people, our planet and our products. We’re proud to be leading innovation across the UK motorway network, and we’re now looking for a Project Coordinator to join our WHSmith and Retail team on a 12‑18 month fixed‑term contract.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating key store transformation and refresh projects across the estate
• Supporting the introduction of Wild Bean into Moto forecourts
• Managing and coordinating multiple WHSmith store refreshes
• Supporting major site transformations, including closures and relaunches
• Leading trials and pilots, including Reverse Vending Machines ahead of the Deposit Return Scheme
• Supporting the rollout and optimization of new systems, including Till Madic and Suggested Ordering
• Coordinating pilot activity for home delivery across WHSmith and Forecourt
• Planning and facilitating project meetings, producing agendas, minutes, and follow‑up actions
• Maintaining project documentation, governance, and communication across workstreams
• Supporting data, reporting, and insight development to improve decision-making
• Identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and ways of working

About You

We’re looking for a confident, organized, and proactive project professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, change‑focused environment.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in project coordination or project management
• Experience managing multiple workstreams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent organization, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence using Excel and Microsoft Office tools
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong attention to detail
• A positive, “can‑do” mindset and the ability to work cross-functionally

Benefits

• Excellent bonus potential up to 15% of salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company car
• Up to 60% discount for you, your partner, as well as your family and friends
• Enhanced benefits, including enhanced parental leave, pension, sick pay, and life assurance

About Company

We offer flexible working arrangements, including options to adjust your hours, work compressed schedules, or follow a fixed shift pattern to support your work–life balance.

This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to high‑impact retail and transformation projects within a well-known brand, while making a real difference across Moto’s estate.