Project Coordinator

Tempest Charities are recruiting for an anti-racist organisation addressing systemic inequalities that impact the mental health and well being of underprivileged communities. Working across London, Birmingham, Scotland, and Wales, we bring together individuals, local communities, statutory agencies, and voluntary organisations to tackle structural barriers and enable people to thrive.

Purpose of the Role
They are in need of a Project Coordinator to join their Change Programme team. You'll support organisational work streams delivering engaging programmes to communities both regionally and nationally. This role requires strong project and relationship management skills with experience in programme coordination environments.
You'll work with external stakeholders at all levels-including senior leadership-who are driving delivery locally and strategically. Administrative excellence and stakeholder management capabilities are essential. South West London, 2 - 3 days in office, asap start.

Key Responsibilities
Programme Delivery & Monitoring

• Support the Partnerships and Programme Manager to monitor and deliver project objectives
• Oversee delivery across work streams, ensuring deliverables are achieved on time, within scope and budget
• Track and manage changes, risks, and issues with up-to-date logs and dashboards
• Monitor project delivery across London, Birmingham, Scotland, and Wales
• Maintain and update project management systems for efficient, transparent delivery

Data & Reporting

• Collect, analyse, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data
• Produce accurate reports demonstrating programme impact to funders.
• Budget monitoring, escalating discrepancies and coordinating financial processes

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong collaboration with project leads and teams across four regions
• Provide tailored one-to-one support, facilitating monthly face-to-face and hybrid meetings
• Co-develop practical solutions to resolve challenges
• Organise and co-facilitate cross-functional meetings and events bringing stakeholders together
• Represent the programme at key engagement events, community assemblies, and workshops

Communications & Administration

• Oversee communications calendar, filter content requests, and draft compelling communications
• Manage diary coordination, agenda preparation, presentation design, minute-taking, and action tracking
• Provide on-the-ground support through guidance and in-person visits

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with equality, safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and financial governance legislation

Essential Requirements

• Experience in project coordination and administration within organisations managing multiple/complex programmes and partnerships
• Experience in project management/coordination with track record of monitoring, tracking risks, compliance, and self-driving small projects
• Diary management, facilitating project meetings, and creating action plans experience
• Stakeholder management experience across varying seniority levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint (or equivalent systems)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adapting complex information for diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills building effective relationships with stakeholders from different professional backgrounds
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, ability to prioritise competing demands and manage high workload
• Solutions-focused mindset with resilience and optimism in challenging situations
• Willingness to occasionally travel to visit localities and attend events locally across London and nationally
• Flexibility to attend out-of-hours key events where required

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree or project management qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Experience using project management platforms such as Monday, Asana, etc.