Project Coordinator - Kilmarnock, United Kingdom - East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action (SCIO)

Description

As a Project Coordinator for our charitable organisation, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating and managing the successful execution of a new project launching in October 2023.

Your strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and passion for making a positive impact will contribute to the overall success of our charitable endeavors.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring tasks are on track and deadlines are met

• Communicate project goals, roles, and responsibilities to team members, volunteers, and external partners.
• Foster a collaborative environment, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing among project participants.
• Monitor team progress, provide guidance, and address any roadblocks to ensure smooth project execution.

• Coordinate and allocate resources, including human resources, materials, and budget, to support project activities.
• Assist in identifying potential resource gaps and suggest solutions to optimise resource utilisation.

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their expectations are understood and managed.
• Regularly update stakeholders on project status, milestones achieved, and any changes to project scope.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and relevant correspondence.
• Generate timely and insightful project reports for management and stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and progress.

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project outcomes.
• Proactively monitor and address any issues or deviations from the project plan.

• Ensure that project deliverables adhere to established quality standards and meet the charity's objectives.
• Conduct regular reviews and quality checks to verify that project outputs align with expectations.

• Provide guidance and training to volunteers and new team members, fostering their growth and enhancing their contributions to the projects.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• Proven experience in project coordination or management, preferably within a nonprofit or charitable organization.
• Excellent organisational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools and diary management
• Problemsolving mindset with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Passion for the charity's mission and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the community.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining highquality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Join a dedicated and passionate team committed to making a difference.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that improve lives.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits.

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Work from home

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

• Kilmarnock: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)