Location
Preston
Company
Employment
Contract type
Permanent/ Full- time
Salary
£23,335.64 per year
Closing Date
14/09/2025
Ref No
4833
The Growth Company's (GC) Employment team are looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the delivery of Ministry of Justice Services in Preston.
You'll play a key role in coordinating training sessions, managing communications with stakeholders, and ensuring accurate data handling. This is a fast-paced role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate venue bookings for 1-1 and group training sessions.
* Manage diaries and appointments for Employment Mentors and Key Workers.
* Communicate with Probation Officers to ensure timely and accurate updates.
* Handle telephone referrals and enquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.
* Record and maintain participant data in line with internal and external requirements.
* Contact participants via phone and email, logging all communications.
* Raise payments and purchase orders using internal financial systems.
* Ensure compliance with GDPR, internal standards, and Health & Safety policies.
About You:
* Naturally organised, with a structured approach to managing busy workloads.
* Comfortable handling multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
* Calm and composed when faced with challenging or high-pressure situations.
* Skilled at building strong relationships through clear and professional communication.
* Always looking for opportunities to improve processes and service delivery.
* Trusted to manage sensitive information with discretion and care.
* A collaborative team player who also works well independently.
Skills Required:
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
* Strong planning and organisational abilities.
* Ability to work to targets and KPIs.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Previous administration experience, ideally in a funded or contracted environment.
* Experience in education, skills, or probation-related services is desirable.
* Familiarity with internal booking and finance systems is an advantage.
At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.
Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.
We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.
If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.
We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact or call us on
Examples include:
* Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance
* Extra time for tasks
* Interview questions shared beforehand
* Accessibility software or equipment for assessments
We're proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we've removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.
GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.
All GC colleagues will work inline with the Health & Safety at work act and the GC Health & Safety Policy.