Job Title: Project Coordinator

Department: Estates

Reporting to:  Project Manager

Salary:£28,485 - £30,390 per annum

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Pension: NEST

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

The Role 

We are looking for an organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the planning, delivery and monitoring of multiple capital projects across the campus. You will maintain key project documentation, support governance and reporting processes, act as a first point of contact for project queries, and coordinate meetings, workshops and site visits. The role involves maintaining dashboards and KPIs, tracking milestones and budgets, working closely with Finance, and supporting communications to staff and students. You will also help ensure projects meet safety, compliance and quality standards while minimising disruption to teaching and campus activity. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting projects within education, estates, construction or the public sector.

If you are passionate about contributing to the success of our students and have the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the planning, organisation, and monitoring of multiple capital projects at varying stages of development.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including schedules, risk registers, action logs, procurement records, and change control documentation.
• Assist with preparing business cases, project briefs, meeting packs, and board papers.
• Coordinate internal governance processes such as project gateways, approvals, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement.
• Act as a first point of contact for queries relating to project activities.
• Arrange and facilitate meetings, workshops, stakeholder consultations, and site visits.
• Support communication activities to staff, students, and wider campus users (e.g., service disruptions, construction notices, decant planning).
• Build strong working relationships with curriculum departments, professional services, contractors, and external consultants.
• Programme Tracking & Reporting.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential 

• Experience supporting projects within an education, estates, construction, or public-sector environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to coordinate activities across multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Planner, SharePoint, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
• Awareness of construction/estates terminology, project stages, and health & safety considerations.

Desirable

• Experience working on capital, refurbishment, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of RIBA stages or similar project frameworks.
• Understanding of higher education / school operational environments and their constraints.
• APM PFQ or similar project management training/certification.
• Experience using digital project management and compliance systems.

Please see the person specification for full details.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.

• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family

• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.

• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities

• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days

• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.

• College benefit scheme – College Extras:

• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants

• Discounted gift cards for big brands

• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Coming soon: EV leasing

• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Sara Marshall, Vice Principal on  S.Marshall2@mbro.ac.uk

Are you ready to make your mark?

If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!

About Middlesbrough College

Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the North East, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive. Find out more here.

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Right to work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.

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