Project Co-ordinator Recruitment

The main objective of the Project Co-ordinator role is to support the Project Manager and Project Team in the co-ordination, planning and control of the project. In this particular description this is the co-ordination of one project and one project manager. The Project Co-ordinator has knowledge of project management structures and methods and is able to support the Project Manager across the project lifecycle in each stage. Project Co-ordinators will have experience in these key project areas;

• Ensure the agreed project management methods, standards and processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist the Project Manager and Team Managers in the production and maintenance of project plans.
• Develop and maintain the project library, filing, recording and reporting systems.
• Develop and implement appropriate configuration management procedures
• Co-ordinate the production of all reports and produce project summary reports.
• Set up and maintain systems for recording project costs.
• Define and document procedures in accordance with agreed methodology
• Advise and assist project team members in the application of project procedures, disciplines and recording and reporting standards.
• Maintain risk and issue logs and change control records.
• Develop and support effective communication mechanisms between the project team members.

Project Co-ordinators also achieve formal training and accreditations in areas such as PRINCE2, P3O, ISEB PPSO, formal project management accreditation (APM, PMI etc). Project Co-ordinators tend to be highly organised individuals who are able to multi-task effectively and are good at managing deadlines and expectations – especially when working in a large project.