Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title: Project Coordinator
Reports to: CEO and Directors
Contract: 12-month freelance / flexible contract
Hours: 18 hours per week, flexible across 2–3 days
Rate: £16–£18/hour, depending on experience
Base: Legacy Centre of Excellence (with some hybrid/remote working)

Role Purpose

To coordinate delivery of ACT CIC’s Social Impact Accelerator (SIA) Programme — a business accelerator supporting non-profits, social enterprises, and community interest companies — as well as supporting wider ACT CIC projects.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management:

Oversee the third-year delivery of the
SIA Programme Coordinate with
facilitators, mentors, and guest experts
Monitor progress against milestones and outcomes
Manage budgets and financial tracking
Liaise with stakeholders, partners, and funders
Organise and manage workshops, networking sessions, and events

Project Coordination:

Plan, schedule, and monitor activities
Act as central contact for participants and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data, and reporting standards
Maintain monthly data and reporting spreadsheets

Team Collaboration:

Support freelance facilitators, mentors, and delivery partners
Facilitate team meetings, capture actions, and follow up

Documentation & Reporting:

Maintain programme metrics and outcomes
Submit monthly data and quarterly reports U
Update senior staff, directors, and stakeholders

Administrative Support:

Support diary and organisational admin
Assist CEO and directors with coordination tasks

Person Specification

Essential
Project/programme coordination experience (third sector, social enterprise, or non-profit)
Strong organisational, time-management, and multitasking skills
IT confidence (Excel/Google Sheets, Eventbrite, Zoom, project tools)
Ability to manage competing priorities
Clear communication (written & verbal)
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to complete)

Desirable
Knowledge of social enterprise/third sector
Experience with accelerator or business support programmes
Experience in risk assessment and reporting
Experience managing freelance staff, mentors, or facilitators
Interest in events, networking, or entrepreneurship

ACT CIC Values & Culture

We want team members who are passionate about making a real difference.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

ACT CIC is an equal opportunities organisation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences — especially those underrepresented in the social enterprise and community sector.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.