Project Co-Ordinator – Telecoms
Location:- Manchester, Hybrid 3 days office, 2 Home Working.
Salary:- to £32k + Bens
Environment: - Networking & Telecoms Services, UCaaS, CCaaS, Connectivity, Data, Security, Managed Services, Projects, SOW, MS Projects, Reporting, Customer Facing, Prince2, CXOne,
Our client, a leading provider of Telecoms and Managed Services to the Enterprise and Government sectors is looking for a customer focussed Project Co-Ordinator to join their existing team.
The Project Co-ordinator is responsible for managing customer-facing and internal delivery projects, ensuring effective support for the Project Management Office.
This includes driving projects through all phases: Initiation, Planning and Design, Build and Test, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Service Transition, following the company’s’ project management framework.
The Project Co-ordinator will establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered within budget, on time, and with commercial governance in place.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as technical engineers, sales, finance, and commercial teams is essential. Exceptional organisational skills, keen attention to detail, and clear communication are key to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Host and lead all project-related communications.
Manage project documentation, including:-
Scope of Works (SoW)
Project Plans
Risk Logs
Action Logs
Lessons Learned Logs
Planning and Execution
Coordinate testing and migration activities
Oversee resource management and project scheduling
Create and maintain project audit reports
Proactively manage risks and implement mitigation strategies
Required:-
Strong customer service, organisational and strategic planning skills
Experience or knowledge of working within the recognised project methodologies such as PRINCE, APM, Agile, Waterfall, ITIL
Experience of managing project stakeholders, customer and 3rd parties
Excellent communication skills
Evidence of strong customer focus and passion for delivering service excellence
Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Positive attitude when working under pressure.
Strong team-worker
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Purchasing Co-ordinator
Our engineering and manufacturing client in Poole is seeking an experienced Purchasing Co-ordinator who has a strong knowledge of ERP and MRP and the technicalities of the system. You will be responsible for the purchase of raw materials and will have ideally done this in an engineering and manufacturing environment. You will be part of the successful Project Management Team, who bring complex custom-designed customer orders to life. This role requires very much a pro-active team player who is capable of prioritising tasks, re-prioritising work demands as urgent orders come in and communicating effectively with both internal teams and external suppliers
Responsibilities as Purchasing Co-ordinator
- Using the ERP / MRP System and be responsible for the accurate data input.
- Procurement of raw materials to specification.
- Procurement of bought-in items to specification.
- Placing orders for any sub-contract activities.
- Progressing of raw material purchase orders & sub-contract purchase orders, interacting with and chasing suppliers over the phone and via email to ensure on-time delivery.
- Working within the project team to add project notes to orders and highlight key dates and milestones for manufacturing
- Working on any ad-hoc project work that will need assistance
- Be involved with project related invoicing and making sure all the relevant paperwork is up to date and accurate
- Assisting the Project Manager with the preparation of project/QA documentation packs for customers.
Qualifications and Experience as Purchasing Co-ordinator
- Proven purchasing experience, from within a production style environment, is essential
- Understanding material drawings would be highly advantageous
- Your experience will have involved the purchasing of raw materials.
- Experience in using an ERP / MRP System is essential.
- A genuine passion for production and purchasing
- Able to prioritise and move with changing workloads accordingly
- A good eye for detail, accurate
- A great communicator, be able to build strong long- lasting relationships
- Must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- If you have a working knowledge and experience of working with subcontractors, this would be highly advantageous.
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Timesheets - completing the timesheets with overtime hours
Holiday - Keeping the holiday records up to date and updating the whereabouts calendar
Training - Communicating with our training co-ordinator to book in training courses that are expiring for our crews.
Job packs – Assisting our planning team by making job packs
Filing - Ensuring all paperwork is filed
Customer calls - Making calls to customers updating them with the status of the job
General office tasks
Other duties may include data analytics, inclusion in project management teams, social media communication and visiting external bodies to promote the works we carry out here at Cappagh
Training:
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Skills Coach sessions for coaching and preparation for EPA on a monthly basis, in the workplace and Teams
Training Outcome:Potential permanent employment with good growth opportunities within the business sector.Employer Description:Cappagh group of Companies is a large family-owned company that operates in the utilities sector
Focussing on the water, wastewater, gas and electric.
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Assist with the successful delivery of contracts, for both reactive and planned works in line with deadlines
Answering phone calls/email in a professional manner and handle any queries/issues with ease
Provide administrative support for Contract Coordinators and the Team Manager
Research, prepare and supply information, as requested
Allocate work and tasks for field engineers/operatives in line with schedules and programmes, on our Works Management System (WMS)
Book in appointments over the phone and with letters with residents/ building managers for planned works
Raise Purchase Orders for materials and subcontractors
Renaming and sending completed certificates/jobs
Undertake day to day typing and administration in association with the contracts
Maintain relevant contract tracking spreadsheets / client systems and portals
To assist and take ownership of customer requests and queries
Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Apprenticeship delivered remotely in the workplace
Functional Skills delivered within college setting (if applicable
Training Outcome:
Progression to Contract Co-Ordinator/Manager
Long term career – we are a rapidly growing business and have a number of colleagues who’ve progressed during their time here, with 8 promotions across the business last year
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Key Responsibilities:
Social Media Management:
Develop and maintain engaging social media profiles for the business
Build a strong following and boost engagement across all platforms
Collaborate with partners to create cohesive and effective social media strategies
Marketing & Campaigns:
Create marketing materials including newsletters and SMS campaigns
Deliver brand-consistent digital marketing content in line with client and company guidelines
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategy
Brand & Content Strategy:
Ensure all digital content aligns with brand identity and voice
Monitor performance and adjust campaigns as needed for best results
Analytics & Reporting:
Track and report on website and social media traffic to the Managing Director
Analyse campaign performance and provide actionable insights
Team Support & Collaboration:
Provide marketing support to the sales and admin teamWork cross-functionally to ensure smooth communication and campaign alignment
Website Management:
Keep company and project websites up to date
Showcase products and services through strong digital presence
Training:
Multi-channel Marketer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
20% off the job training every Wednesday
Training Outcome:After the Level 3 Marketing Apprenticeship:
Full-time employment:
Many employers choose to keep apprentices on permanently after their programme - especially if you've made an impact! You could become a:
Marketing Assistant
Social Media Executive
Content Creator
Digital Marketing Co-ordinator
Progress to a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4 or Degree Level)
You can keep growing your skills and qualifications with:
Level 4 Marketing Executive Apprenticeship
Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship
Or even a specialised course in SEO, PPC, branding, or analytics
Develop into a Specialist or Managerial Role:
With a bit more experience, you could step into:
Marketing Executive
Social Media Manager
Brand Manager
Digital Marketing Manager
Even Head of Marketing later down the line!
Freelance or Start Your Own Business:
With strong creative and digital skills, some marketing apprentices go on to become:
Freelance content creators
Social media consultants
Or even launch their own agencies!
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