Projects Coordinator (ThinkHigher)

Job description

The University of Warwick (ThinkHigher, job ref 440) is recruiting a full-time Projects Coordinator on a fixed-term contract at £31,861 to £35,302 per annum. ThinkHigher is a partnership of several stakeholders, funded annually by the Office for Students, which develops and manages evidence-led projects within the academic year and works with schools, colleges, universities, local authorities, businesses, charities and grassroots movements such as Boys' Impact. The role allows home or third-space working and flexible hours to fit around caring responsibilities, with attendance at full-team meetings a couple of days per week. Closing 4 November 2026, 11:59pm UK time.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day coordination of ThinkHigher, including planning, delivery and oversight of projects
• Oversee projects including Univenture, BLCK Space and Beyond Space, working with colleagues and partners
• Contribute to communications, financial administration, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement
• Work with a wide range of partners and manage changing priorities
• Contribute directly to delivering projects and activities when needed

Requirements

• Experience coordinating projects and managing a varied workload with multiple deadlines
• Confidence working with diverse stakeholders, including universities, colleges, local authorities and schools
• Strong numerical and IT skills, including spreadsheets, databases and financial information
• Ability to interpret data accurately and produce clear reports for stakeholders
• Clear written and verbal communication, including producing content for different audiences
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and maintain high accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of higher education and widening participation (essential)
• Ability to build positive working relationships across organisations
• Commitment to equality of opportunity for young people
• Useful: experience with financial systems such as SAP and/or Higher Education Access Tracker (HEAT)

Benefits

• Flexible working, including home or third-space working and flexible hours to fit around caring responsibilities

Skills

• Monitoring and evaluation
• Project coordination
• Spreadsheets
• Stakeholder engagement
• Widening participation