Project Co-ordinator

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Project Co-ordinator to support the exciting Winter Gardens Restoration Project in Great Yarmouth. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark heritage and community initiative, working alongside a passionate team and key delivery partners including Out There Arts, Norfolk Museums Service, and Freshly Greated.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with delivery partners—Out There Arts, Norfolk Museums Service, and Freshly Greated—to ensure successful implementation of engagement activities.
• Work with the main contractor to ensure the provision of work experience and internship opportunities as outlined in the project plan.
• Support the volunteer co-ordinator to build and maintain a strong and active volunteer group.
• Coordinate and support the interpretation strategy, working with interpretation designers to align content with the engagement plan.
• Assist in the delivery of the fundraising strategy, working closely with the appointed fundraising consultant.
• Support key procurement activities related to identifying a future operator for the Winter Gardens as part of its long-term operations.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting using PRINCE2 methodologies, including risk and issue logs, action tracking, and milestone monitoring.
• Organise and document project meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action logs.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Collate and reconcile financial information for reporting to funding bodies.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be part of a transformative project that will leave a lasting legacy in Great Yarmouth. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and community impact.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Knowledge:

• Proven experience in administrative or project support roles.
• Familiarity with project management environments and systems.
• Experience organising meetings, taking minutes, and supporting project teams.

Qualifications:

• Business Administration qualification or equivalent.
• 5 GCSEs (A–C) including Maths and English.
• PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner certification (or equivalent).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-awareness, integrity, and resilience.
• A collaborative and people-focused mindset.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has the goal to achieve excellence for the Borough. We don’t just say we are ambitious; we mean it. We are always looking at the ways in which we can improve and be the best that we can, providing the best for the people who live, work, visit and operate businesses in the Borough.

We have big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. We are one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country, Great Yarmouth is England’s offshore energy hub and Norfolk’s biggest seaside resort at the edge of the Broads National Park. The challenges we face in the borough are wide, but our commitment to achieving more has never been so focused.

We know that our team members are our most valuable asset, working hard to achieve our short and long term goals. Find out more about the people who work with us, and if you are as ambitious as we are, apply now and be part of our team.

We offer a range of exciting benefits as an employer and are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and the services we provide.

There is more information on the Jobs page of the Great Yarmouth Borough Website, with details of how to apply and the recruitment process. You will also be able to find more details regarding DBS checks (if relevant for the job role), Right to Work checks, along with details of our values and behaviours, agile working and our Privacy Notice.