Projects Coordinator - Higher Education

Who are we?
At UniQuest we truly believe that our people help us to deliver the passion, intelligence and commitment required to meet our university partners’ needs. You will be joining a talented team, committed to providing outstanding student engagement and conversion solutions for universities and their future students. We’re passionate about strengthening our capabilities and expanding our global influence, whilst changing the lives of young people through higher education. We are part of Keystone Education Group, a leading Ed-tech brand within Higher Education.

About the job

The Projects Coordinator provides a key function in the Implementation and Projects team, supporting the successful delivery of projects across the business. This team lays the foundation required to build strong, collaborative and cross functional partnerships from across UniQuest which bring projects to life.

The Projects Coordinator role reports directly to the Head of Projects. The successful candidate will help develop strong relationships with our partners through effective communication, problem-solving and project coordination skill and experience. The role will require running partner discovery sessions, requirements gathering and documentation, managing timelines and communicating with multiple stakeholders. This requires strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively within the team and with our stakeholders.

We value intelligent effort. To be an effective member of the Projects team, you will demonstrate:

• Communication – all kinds and all directions
• Managing stakeholders
• Working independently to a high quality
• Prioritising intelligently
• Positive, can do attitude

What else are we looking for in our Projects Coordinator?

The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging with external partner stakeholders across multiple projects ensuring requirements are gathered, blockers are flagged and the project status is communication. In addition, you will engage with internal stakeholders across the business to schedule meetings, document outcomes and chase actions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing necessary presentation materials, documentation and follow up to meetings.
• Ensuring project deadlines are met to support delivery plans.
• Coordinating project team members so workflows remain on schedule.
• Updating timelines and reporting back progress to Head of Projects and the wider team.

You will demonstrate success and experience working in an account management or client facing role, alongside previous experience of coordinating projects. You will be personable, articulate and a strong communicator. You will have had experience using project management software as well as the MS Office suite, will be highly organised, a strong multi-tasker as well as confident and professional. We are a supportive and collaborative team and we are therefore looking for someone who is also proactive in supporting the team, ensuring projects run smoothly and we deliver an excellent service to our partners. Experience working in Higher Education will be highly beneficial in this position.

As part of your application, please submit a 1 page cover letter detailing your suitability, fit and interest in this role.

What will you get in return?

Our people are important to us. At UniQuest, you can expect to join an agile and rapidly growing company, working with a team of welcoming and experienced professionals, passionate about our partners and students growth. We pride ourselves in recognising and rewarding our brilliant staff. We think differently about how we work, empowering our people, supporting and encouraging them to develop within their roles and beyond.

Our employee reward package includes a competitive salary, bonus scheme, life assurance and pension scheme, as well our added extras of enhanced annual leave, long service awards, employee discounts via Perkbox, wellness support via WorkSpa, flexible working and regular company events throughout the year – even during Covid we found a way to get together as a team! We are committed to equal opportunities, encouraging applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Where will you be working?

UniQuest is based in the UK - we are currently a remote working business. This position will be working remotely in the UK but with opportunities to meet your team and wider company at various points throughout the year.

If successful, you can join us in delivering on our continued commitment to deliver the passion, intelligence and commitment to meet our partners’ needs and in return you can expect to receive all the commitment, benefits and support you need to succeed in your role.

If this sounds like it could be you but you would like some additional information about the role, then please get in touch for further information by contacting Gillian at recruitment@uni-quest.co.uk