Project Coordinator - Uxbridge - Competitive Salary

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Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Uxbridge
Salary: 27,000-28,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

About the business:

Would you like to join a packaging business where creativity, storytelling, and brand impact sit at the heart of everything they do?

This is a packaging company that believes powerful packaging doesn't just protect products-it connects brands with consumers in a way that is engaging, memorable, and commercially impactful.

Purpose of a Project Coordinator:

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and passionate about delivering excellent service? We're looking for a proactive Project Coordinator to join our team in Uxbridge on a full-time, permanent, hybrid basis.

Working closely with our global production hubs, onsite project delivery teams and account management colleagues, you'll play an important role in coordinating artwork projects, keeping workflows on track and ensuring deadlines are met. You'll help maintain accurate project information, facilitate effective communication and ensure a seamless service for our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in delivering high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities of a Project Coordinator:

Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders through proactive support and effective communication.
Be approachable and responsive, helping to resolve queries and challenges efficiently.
Understand client requirements and priorities, maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
Demonstrate commercial awareness when coordinating projects and supporting client needs.

Project Coordination and Management

Coordinate artwork projects following the initial briefing from the Project Manager, ensuring tasks are managed accurately and consistently.
Maintain clear, accurate and up-to-date project information across relevant management systems.
Ensure effective communication between studio teams and onsite Project Delivery Managers.
Keep client-facing project management systems updated with the latest project progress.
Ensure supplier and printer information is available to enable artwork production and release.
Monitor project progress, manage competing priorities and help ensure deadlines are achieved.
Follow established procedures and quality standards, contributing to continuous improvement.

Information and Production Management

Maintain accurate client and project information to support Project Managers and Account Managers.
Work closely with production hubs and Project Managers to coordinate workloads and keep projects moving efficiently.
Identify potential delays, challenges or risks and escalate them promptly to the appropriate person.
Ensure relevant stakeholders have the information they need to deliver projects successfully.
Contribute positively to the team's quality, social and environmental objectives.

Skills and Experience needed for a Project Coordinator:

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
A professional, approachable and trustworthy manner.
Good commercial awareness and a commitment to excellent client service.
Strong IT skills, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Experience in project coordination, artwork management, print production, studio operations or a similar administrative role would be beneficial.

Salary and Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary of 27,000-28,000 per annum, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.

Profit-sharing bonus scheme: Participation in the EPSS bonus scheme.
Extra birthday holiday: An additional day of annual leave to celebrate your birthday.
Additional annual leave: The option to purchase up to five extra days of holiday per year.
Paid volunteering leave: Up to two paid days each year to support causes that matter to you.
Enhanced family support: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Employee wellbeing support: Access to support for your health and wellbeing.
Long-service recognition: Recognition of your commitment and contribution.
Social events and team activities: Regular opportunities to connect with colleagues and celebrate together.
Hybrid working: A balance between working from home and collaborating with colleagues in the office.