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Scope and purpose
The project Co-ordinator will work across the level 3 programmes directorate to support the planning, execution and delivery of strands of work with a particular focus on the Advanced Maths Support Programme (AMSP) to ensure that it is delivered on time within scope and aligns with MEI’s overall mission.
Main duties and responsibilities
Project Planning & Management.
- Assisting project manager and strand leads in developing project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate project activities and ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of deadlines and deliverables.
- Track project progress and prepare status reports.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Support the tracking of KPI's and outcomes
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to provide project updates
- Support the preparation of reports for internal leadership, trustees and funders
- Identify and help resolve project issues and risks
Administrative & Operational Support
- Organise and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports
- Ensure compliance with organisational standards and best practices.
- Monitor resources to ensure project needs are met.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, workshops, and presentations
Key relationships
The Local Lead will work closely with the following groups:
- Level 3 Programmes Director
- All Directors and Assistant Directors in Level 3 Programmes
- Financial Controller
- Senior Finance Administrator
- Operations Support Manager
- Deputy Operations Support Manager
- Marketing and Campaign Manager
- Senior Campaign Marketing Executive
MEI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people that it serves. All our staff share this commitment and have a role to play in safeguarding. Successful applicants will be subject to a comprehensive set of pre-employment checks.
Person specification
Essential
Desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or similar
- 1–3 years of experience in project coordination or a similar administrative/support role.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, Monday.com, Jira).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
- Certification in project management ( e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, APM PFQ)
- Experience working in education or with schools/colleges
- Previous use of digital business tools such as CRM and Power BI Additional education, qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience that might be helpful for the role but not essential.
Personal attributes, values and behaviours
- A commitment and ability to work with all stakeholders to deliver exceptional service.
- Communicates with clarity and respect
- An ability to produce work of a consistently high standard that aligns with MEI’s values and exceeds stakeholders’ expectations.
- Can influence and persuade others using evidence to make a case.
- Actively seeks to work collaboratively when required to achieve the highest service standards.
Additional information
This role will involve some travel and occasional overnight stays away from home. The role may also involve some occasional work on a Saturday.
The closing date for applications will be 8th September at 12pm.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interview before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
Please email hr@mei.org.uk if you have any further questions.