Chambers Vacancy – Project Coordinator
We are looking for an organised, proactive Project Coordinator to play a leading role in initiatives that make a tangible difference across our region, including the Norfolk & Suffolk Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) and our Good Work Campaign.
This brand-new role reports to our Chief Operating Officer, but works across the Chambers team as the operational driving force keeping some of our most important priority projects running smoothly, on time, and within scope.
What you’ll be doing
Your core focus will be keeping defined, contracted project workstreams organised from start to finish. You will:
Keep projects on track: Coordinate tasks, timelines, and meeting actions to ensure milestones are met smoothly from kick-off through to review.
Engage local businesses: Connect directly with regional employers and sector groups to build strong relationships and gather valuable feedback.
Organise engaging events: Plan and deliver practical, high-value employer workshops and forums.
Tell the story: Collaborate with our marketing team to keep project web pages, case studies, and updates fresh, relevant, and engaging.
Handle reporting and data: Ensure project records are accurate and draft clear, concise progress reports for stakeholders, project partners, and government departments.
Who you are
This role is ideal for a person with some project coordination experience who wants meaningful ownership and the agility of a fast moving, evolving policy landscape. You will thrive here if you:
Have practical coordination experience: You have spent a couple of years managing operational project tasks, juggling competing priorities, or keeping complex initiatives organised.
Are great with people: You communicate clearly, listen well, and feel comfortable talking to business leaders, public sector partners, and colleagues alike.
Have a sharp eye for detail: You care about accurate data, tidy notes, and well-written reports.
Embrace modern ways of working: You are fluent with standard business tools (Microsoft 365, task/project boards) and open to using everyday generative AI tools responsibly to streamline your workflow.
Bring positive energy: You enjoy collaborating in a supportive team environment, solving practical problems, and adapting when priorities shift.
The job description for this role is available here
Why join us?
You will be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team embedded in the heart of Norfolk’s business ecosystem. This is a role where your work has immediate visibility and real community impact, offering an excellent next step in your project management career.
This role is initially offered as a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. However, we have other projects in the pipeline and would like to offer a permanent project management position to someone who can create new opportunities alongside their day-to-day delivery.
What we offer
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 (depending on depth of project management experience)
Location: Norwich City Centre (with hybrid working and some travel within Norfolk and Suffolk)
· Unlimited Annual Leave (after successful completion of probation)
· Employer Pension
· Healthcare Cash Plan
· Staff discount / cashback and wellbeing platform
(Owing to the nature of this role and the realities of our rural location, a full driving licence and access to a car is required.)
If you would like to be considered for this role, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining why you’d be the ideal person to Jack Weaver, Chief Operating Officer at [email protected] by 23:59 on Friday 25th September 2026.
If you have any questions about the application process or the role, please get in touch with Jack via the email address above.
A note on AI
We acknowledge the value generative AI plays in work; we use it daily. And you are welcome to use such tools in helping you prepare your application. But all applications must be written by you and be a true reflection of you, your skills and experience.
Agencies
We are not currently looking to work with recruitment agencies for this vacancy. If that changes, we will reach out proactively to those that are existing members of Norfolk Chambers of Commerce.
Job Description: here