Contract type
Permanent/ Full- time
The Growth Company's (GC) Employment, Justice and Health team are looking for a Project Coordinator to join the Barnsley Restart team.
As Project Coordinator you will provide effective administrative and coordination support across the contract, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, maintaining accurate records and supporting the successful delivery of project objectives. You will work closely with colleagues, customers, providers and stakeholders to ensure processes run efficiently and key performance targets are achieved.
The Restart Scheme is a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) initiative that provides up to 12 months of tailored, intensive support to individuals who have been on Universal Credit for over 6 months gain employment. We help people overcome barriers to employment through personalised coaching, skills development, and job search support. The programme works closely with employers to connect participants to suitable opportunities, while also building confidence and readiness for work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate paper and electronic records to ensure contractual compliance.
- Audit documentation and management information systems to ensure records are accurate and complete.
- Review files against contract KPIs, quality standards and established processes.
- Check evidence and supporting documentation prior to submission to funding bodies.
- Maintain project systems, records and reporting requirements in a timely manner.
- Liaise with internal teams, external partners and stakeholders to support effective project delivery.
- Raise purchase orders, payments and support finance-related administration.
- Work towards daily, weekly and monthly targets, deadlines and performance measures.
About You:
- Experience working in an administrative, project support or coordination role.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Able to communicate professionally with a wide range of customers and stakeholders.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Skills Required:
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
- Experience using management information systems and databases.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and monitor compliance requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to analyse information and identify discrepancies in documentation.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Flexible approach to work and willingness to undertake training as required.
We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else’s ideas or experiences, or AI‑generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.
At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.
Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.
We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.
If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.
We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or call us on 0161 237 4447.
Examples include:
Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.
Extra time for tasks.
Interview questions shared beforehand.
Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.
We’re proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.
GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.
All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.
