Job Description

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented person to join our team as a Project Coordinator on a 14 months FTC basis. This is a great role for an individual looking to transition into project management and gain experience in this field.

Working Pattern: 3 days in the office in Watford.

Key Responsibilities:

Organising and scheduling meetings, including preparing agendas, collating content, facilitating (if appropriate), recording minutes and capturing key decisions and next steps Maintain program documentation in a very logical and organised manner including plans, schedules, and status reports Support business programme manager through the business change programme, including impact assessments, change control production of training materials and training support Prepare and distribute regular program updates to key stakeholders Support stakeholder involvement throughout the project lifecycle, addressing concerns and gathering feedback Ensure all trackers and documents are accurate and up to date including proper version control Assist in allocation, management and tracking of business program resources Manage logistics related to project activities such as travel arrangements etc. Assist in setting up and maintenance of project management tools and documents Support with facilitating SME communication across programs regarding dependencies, project impacts and resources. Support the full end to end program supporting both the business and tech teams encouraging and embracing cross functional collaboration. Coordinate change management spend, invoice authorisation vs budget and expectation.

What are we looking for:

GCSE Maths / English Ability to build relationships and work well with diverse teams and stakeholders. Ability to coach or present to large groups Influencing and negotiation skills Experience of working to deliver a project Familiarity with project management software and tools, as well as relevant industry-specific technologies. Able to remain calm under pressure Can analyse and interpret data Ability to coach and develop others Takes initiative Ability to handle sensitive information in a professional manner Customer focused

What can we offer you:

You'll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.

We'll also equip you with a benefits package that includes

Competitive bonus Save-as-you-earn scheme Contributory pension scheme Colleague discount Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we're proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.

By giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you. We are giving you a career that doesn't put your life on hold. Where you can be yourself, do your best work, and make a positive difference every day.

We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.

About Us:

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of 1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.

But it is the Wickes culture that we are really proud of. It's a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we'll make you feel right at home.

Vacancy Reference #99611

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