Project Coordinator

Lowes Group of Companies

Job Description
Post Title:

Project Coordinator – 12-month contract (potential to become permanent)
Reports to:

Operational Change Manager
Salary Range:

negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

The Company:

Over our 50-year history Lowes has sought to be a positive chapter in many lives. A family firm in so many respects and a successful, innovative, client-focused, expanding business we’re looking to welcome our next chapter with a new colleague. Is it you?

Established in 1971, Lowes has an unrivalled history of providing Independent Financial Advice to a wide range of people throughout the country. Over the years the company's personal approach to financial planning has helped clients prosper and Lowes is regularly recognised as one of the UK's top 100 Independent Financial Advisers.

Role Requirements:

The purpose of this role is to assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of various projects within Lowes. You will work closely with our Operational Change Manager and cross functional departments to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the desired quality standards.

You will predominantly focus on managing project tasks associated with the delivery of a white labelled third party platform, but will also be involved in other change initiatives as and when required.

This is an exciting career opportunity for the right candidate with plenty of scope to develop and take on additional responsibility. We pride ourselves on investing in our people. If you want to join an organisation where you can make a real difference, then Lowes could be for you.

Although initially a 12-month contract, this role does have the potential to become permanent.

The ideal candidate will need:
Exceptional organisational and time management skills
Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally
A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Confidence to challenge the status quo
Solution focused approach to problems
To be a self-starter with a strong desire to hit deadlines and targets
Knowledge of how investment platforms operate
To be proficient in keeping accurate records
To possess a ‘can do’ attitude and enthusiasm to improve the way things are done
Resilience to overcome resistance and obstacles

Specific Tasks include:
Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, action logs and other project documentation
Coordinate project activities and ensure all team members are on track with assigned tasks
Monitor overall project progress and track key milestones
Conduct regular project meetings and provide updates to stakeholders
Identify potential risks and issues and develop contingency plans
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Prepare and distribute project documentation, reports, and presentations
Source regular updates from stakeholders
Contribute ideas and solutions to problems
Provide input into longer term project strategies
Collate data, draw conclusions and configure into a presentable format to aid decision making and allow progress tracking
Deliver updates to the organisation
Respond directly to questions relating to projects from the board and executive team
Write internal communications
Responsible for diary management
Test systems and software as required for the project
Track progress and provide MI on KPI’s specific to the project

NB: This list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other and/or additional duties depending on the needs of the business and your particular skills.