Project Coordinator

Location Location:London Type Type:PERMANENT This game-changing team ensures that organisational change is managed in a controlled way. Given how much the DCC is changing and growing, that's a pretty big remit.

Service Delivery at DCC

Kathryn’s Story

Our game-changing Service Development function is key to ensuring we can help the country reach its net-zero goals. Through facilitating collaborations, engaging stakeholders and resolving issues, people like Kathryn can ensure everyone works together to implement powerful change.

THE ROLE – Project Coordinator.

The Project Coordinator will perform a key role in ensuring the effective delivery of programmes and project and supporting the growth and development of the delivery practice.

Key Accountabilities.

Specific responsibilities include Programme and Project Delivery Support

Setting up and maintaining of programme and project folders and control of baseline documentation

Maintaining, monitoring, and updating programme and project plans, schedules, risk, and issue logs on behalf of assigned programmes and projects – working closely with programme and project managers to ensure quality and standards are adhered to.

Undertaking delivery responsibility for discrete project workstreams, work packages or deliverables as assigned by the programme or project

Supporting programmes and projects in ensuring adherence to CDM methodology, frameworks and all project documentation is maintained to the required quality.

Organising, attending, and participating in programme and project meetings and other key events.

Documenting and following up on actions and decisions from key programme and project meetings

Preparing appropriate materials for inclusion in key programme and project meetings

Preparation of programme and project reports working in a timely manner with managers to review and sign off in line with DCC governance and reporting cycles

Supporting new starter onboarding activity ensuring appropriate introductions, access, training, and practice / programme induction is planned and delivered effectively

Representing a project manager in meetings in their absence

Acting as a key interface for both internal (e.g., Operations, Commercial) and external (Ofgem) functions and liaise with 3rd party teams to ensure effective communication and delivery

Supporting procurement activity across programmes and projects

Acting as secretariat in key delivery meetings when required – recording, distributing, and chasing actions and decisions

Supporting the creation and maintenance of delivery schedules aligned to wider business operating rhythm and governance cycle.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting delivery practice resource management and planning activities
• 2+ years’ experience in a programme or project related field (e.g., project co-ordinator, PMO)
• Self-starter with ‘can do’ approach, able to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise across multiple conflicting project demands
• Strong communication both written and verbal and collaboration skills – ability to work effectively across internal and external teams. Ability to influence and drive improvements to project quality and ensure alignment with DCC standards and methodology
• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar programme and project environment within a technology industry
• Competent in using Microsoft suite of tools including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and working knowledge of MS Project
• Advanced Excel skills - ability to build and manage complex spreadsheets for management of information.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience of using a PPM toolset to manage plans, resources, risks, and issues
• Knowledge of project management practice Person Specification.
• Excellent organisation skills – managing own tasks and those of other team members
• Work collaboratively with external stakeholders/Users/Customers
• Analytical with ability to solve problems, prioritise conflicting demands
• Effective communicator – both written and spoken
• Working in high pressure environments.

What's in it for you?.

Become part of our team at DCC and you’ll find an inclusive culture which prizes mutual respect, innovation, and high performance. It all adds up to make DCC a great place to work. Hard work deserves great benefits, and we offer our colleagues a range of reasons to enjoy their time at DCC:

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  Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Car allowance
• Extensive personal development and training opportunities
• Hybrid working
• Flexible holidays – increase your standard 25 days by purchasing extra days.
• Dental plan.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Headspace free membership – a popular mindfulness app.
• Season ticket travel loan
• Charity days
• Retail discounts.
• Discounted gym membership
• RAC discount
• Income protection scheme

What to do now

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact karen.esson@capita.co.uk

At the Data Communications Company, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. We’ve built the secure infrastructure that’s supporting the mass roll-out of smart meters across the country. Our universal, secure network will be in 30 million homes and small businesses, making it the largest network in Britain. So it’s a truly exciting time to join us. You will be part of a team that’s supporting the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy, and helping to ensure an affordable, secure, and sustainable energy supply for the future.

Operating independently of its parent company, Capita plc*, the DCC is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We’re directed by the Department for Business and regulated by OFGEM. We collaborate with the Government and leading telco and utility industry service providers to help protect consumers and give them better energy choices. A finalist in the Top Workplace Awards in 2018, we reward professionals who thrive in an environment of change and innovation. Watch this about DCC video and if it ignites your interest, apply below.

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you

Get perks that work

Personal Development

Our training and development opportunities help you be your best self – from regular 1-2-1s all the way up to professional qualifications.

Group income protection

Provides a continuous income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury for more than 26 weeks.

Pension Plans

Our Capita Choice partners will match the salary contributions you make to your pension up to 5%, depending on your plan and time with us.

Flexible Holidays

Need more time off? Increase your standard 25 days of leave by buying extra to rest, spend time with family or satisfy your wanderlust.

Cycle to Work Scheme

We’re big on keeping things green. If you want to cycle to work, we'll loan you the gear through salary sacrifice to make it tax-efficient.

Flexible working

As we all transition to a new normal, we can help you find the hybrid working pattern that suits you and your team best.