Project Coordinator (FTC till October 2027)
Salary: £34,866 + excellent benefits
Location: High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City
Contract: Fixed‑term contract until October 2027
Hours: 37 hours per week
Hybrid: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?
At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.
As we work towards creating a single operating model by April 2027, our Business Transformation team plays a vital role in shaping how we work. We’re now looking for a Project Coordinator to support this programme and help keep our projects running smoothly.
About the Role
As a Project Coordinator, you’ll provide essential support across our integration programme and wider transformation portfolio. You’ll work closely with Project Managers to organise activities, maintain accurate project information and ensure key tasks progress on time.
You’ll coordinate meetings, prepare documentation, update logs, support governance processes and help embed consistent project management practices across the organisation. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll work across multiple projects, build strong relationships and play a key part in keeping delivery on track.
If you’re organised, proactive and looking to build a career in project management, PMO or business change, this role offers a great opportunity to learn and grow within a large transformation programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate project activities across multiple workstreams
Track actions, deliverables and progress for Project Managers
Prepare and maintain project documentation using agreed templates
Organise meetings and workshops including agendas, logistics and notes
Support governance processes and reporting cycles
Update project plans and milestones
Maintain risks, issues and dependency logs
Update records in Verto (our PPM tool)
Support communication with stakeholders
Help develop process maps, requirements and guidance materials
Contribute to continuous improvement across the transformation team
What We’re Looking For
You’ll do well in this role if you:
Are highly organised with strong attention to detail
Communicate clearly in writing and in person
Enjoy coordinating activities and keeping information tidy
Are confident using Microsoft Office and learning new systems
Can manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Are proactive, reliable and willing to “get stuck in”
Build positive relationships and work well with others
Care about accuracy, quality and continuous improvement
Must haves:
Experience in an administrative, coordination or support role - or transferable skills from early career roles, apprenticeships, internships, placements or customer‑facing environments
Good general education (GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths)
Interest in project management, business change or organisational improvement
Strong organisation and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to learn new tools such as Verto
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative, proactive and adaptable
Nice to haves:
Degree, apprenticeship or training in business, project management or related fields
Willingness to work towards a project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation, APM PFQ)
Experience supporting projects, programmes or change initiatives
Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.
annual salary: £34,866 per annum
25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
Life cover and income protection
Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:
Mental Health First Aiders available to support
Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
Peer-recognition rewards platform
Paid professional subscription (one per year)
Working Hours & Additional Pay
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
Closing Date: 21.07.2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
