Job Description

Wondering who we are?

HMSHost UK are part of Avolta Group and together we operate across 1000s of locations worldwide in Airports, Train Stations, Cruise ships, Ports and Motorways. HMSHost UK partner with well-known brands such as Leon, Burger King, Starbucks, Comptoir Libanais and KFC as well as operating our own proprietary brands designed by us with carefully crafted menus and decor, to truly transform a high-speed location into an experience that encourages relaxation. We're reimagining the travel experience so that every journey is as rewarding as the destination.

What is the role?

Project Coordinator - UK Food & Beverage Projects:

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to join our Project Management Office (PMO), supporting the delivery of Food & Beverage projects across UK travel locations. From new openings and refits to pop-ups and closures, you'll help ensure projects run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with our brand standards.

Reporting directly to the Head of Business Development & Brand Relationships, and working closely with the Project Manager, you'll coordinate across multiple workstreams including Construction, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations. This is a junior-level, full-time role on a fixed-term contract until 31/08/2026, ideal for a graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in project management.

Hybrid working is available, with regular site visits required.

Main Duties will include:

Project Coordination

Arrange meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on actions. Draft reports and maintain trackers to support project visibility and governance. Support project initiation and closure activities, ensuring documentation is complete.

Governance & Documentation

Maintain accurate records including risk logs, issue registers, and sign-off trackers. Collaborate with workstream leads to review and update project documentation. Apply lessons learned from previous projects to improve future delivery.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

Create dashboards and progress reports for the Senior Team. Ensure all outputs are reviewed and signed off by the Project Manager. Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders across departments.

Site & Unit Activity Oversight

Support the coordination of unit closures and site visits. Assist with planning and execution of new openings, refits, and pop-ups. Ensure all site-related activities meet brand and operational standards.

The right candidate will have:

A strong interest in project management, ideally with a relevant qualification or academic background. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Confident communication skills, both written and verbal. A collaborative, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Flexibility to travel to UK sites as required.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, growing business. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we're committed to ensuring your satisfaction by providing:

Financial Benefits*:

An opportunity to earn an extra 50-500 each time you successfully recommend a friend -

unlimited

! Discount Designer Shopping Platform - up to 50% off retail prices 50% off any of our locations for you & up to 4 others when not on shift - share the love with your loved ones! Benefit platform with exclusive discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, travel, and more

Health Benefits*:

Access to an employee assistance program offering support to you and your family members with 24/7 telephone advice, free face-to-face counselling sessions and much more. Your well-being is important to us! Healthcare Cash Plan - receive cash back for healthcare expenses including dental, optical, physio, and more Access to 24/7 virtual GP appointments Discounted gym memberships at over 3000 gyms across the UK Free access to apps for virtual physiotherapy treatment and skin cancer screening

Lifestyle benefits*:

Your birthday off, as a paid holiday, every year! A generous life assurance benefit. We want our employees to have peace of mind and security with their future. Dedicated training and development plans to support progression. Did you know that almost 70% of our managers were promoted internally? And over 50% at our support office! We want you to grow with us.
Please note some benefits are non-contractual and may be changed or removed at the company's discretion; further information will be provided upon commencing employment.*

What Next?

If you want to join us in this exciting adventure & be a part of the Avolta family, apply now and if you are shortlisted, we will be in touch soon to discuss the role further. We regret that due the high volume of applications we may not be able to contact every applicant, if you haven't heard from us within two weeks then your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Right to Work in the UK

Candidates must have a valid Right to Work in the UK. This can be demonstrated through one of the following:

A valid UK passport. An original UK birth certificate accompanied by your National Insurance number. For non-British nationals, a share code and date of birth to verify your immigration status via the UK Government's online Right to Work checking service.

Security Pass Requirements:

As this role involves visiting our airport locations, successful candidates will also need to obtain a security pass. For this, we will require valid photo ID, such as a Driving Licence or Passport. Please ensure you can provide the appropriate original documentation during the recruitment process.

Your Data & Privacy

By asking you to submit your CV, HMSHost requests that you only include personal data that is necessary and relevant to the job which is being applied for. We will use your data for recruitment purposes only and will keep your details for one year following the date of your application. For more information, please ask for a copy of our Recruitment Privacy Policy.

At Avolta, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 months

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount Work from home
Experience:

Project leadership: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

50% (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Feltham TW14 8HA