HR Project Coordinator - Leadership & Culture
HR Project Coordinator - Leadership & Culture Day Rate: £270 - £310 per day (umbrella) Contract: Temporary (upto 12 -months) Hours: 2/3 days p/w, 9-5 with flexibility Location: Remote with business travel Interview: 2 virtual stages
Keywords: collaborative, supportive leadership, flexible working opportunities, dependable, inclusive, training opportunities, knowledgeable, team, network
A leading consultancy specialising in leadership and culture transformation is seeking an HR Project Coordinator to support the delivery of a large-scale, high-impact programme. This fixed-term contract offers the chance to work remotely with occasional business travel, providing flexibility and autonomy while engaging in meaningful work that empowers leaders and organisations to unlock their full potential. The successful candidate will join a close-knit, values-driven team renowned for its distinctive psychological approach and relational way of working. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of complex programmes, fostering connection, clarity, and momentum across all stakeholders. If you are highly organised, proactive, and thrive in environments where your coordination skills make a genuine difference, this opportunity promises professional trust, exposure to senior client relationships, and the satisfaction of contributing to cultures where people flourish.
- Work remotely with flexible hours on a contract basis, allowing you to balance professional commitments with personal priorities while gaining exposure to impactful leadership and culture initiatives.
- Join a supportive team environment that values collaboration, curiosity, and connection, offering you the chance to build strong relationships with experienced practitioners and senior client stakeholders.
- Contribute directly to the success of large-scale programmes by providing structure, foresight, and dependable coordination—your efforts will be recognised as essential to delivering exceptional results for clients.
What you'll do:
As an HR Project Coordinator – Leadership and Culture Programmes, you will be at the heart of a transformative initiative designed to help organisations optimise behavioural patterns for sustainable success. Your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around supporting the seamless execution of a large-scale programme already underway. By maintaining robust plans and trackers, anticipating future needs well in advance, preparing essential materials for meetings, coordinating logistics for key events, and facilitating open communication among all parties involved, you will ensure that every aspect of delivery runs smoothly. Your ability to provide structure while keeping sight of strategic goals will empower both internal teams and client stakeholders alike. Success in this role means being consistently reliable in your coordination efforts—ensuring visibility across complex projects—and nurturing an environment where everyone feels confident about what’s coming next. You’ll have ample opportunity to collaborate closely with experienced professionals who value thoughtful contributions as much as practical outcomes.
- Maintain and regularly update comprehensive programme plans, milestones, and trackers to ensure clear visibility of progress and dependencies for all stakeholders involved.
- Proactively anticipate upcoming activities by looking ahead several weeks, flagging preparation needs and identifying potential risks or pinch points before they arise.
- Prepare detailed meeting agendas and materials aligned with the programme plan, capturing actions and managing follow-ups efficiently to keep everyone informed.
- Track risks, delays, and issues throughout the programme lifecycle, escalating concerns early in a constructive manner to maintain confidence across the delivery team.
- Coordinate all aspects of programme administration including scheduling meetings, organising logistics for events and sessions, and ensuring thorough preparation for each milestone.
- Support effective communication channels between delivery teams, associates, and client stakeholders so that information flows smoothly and everyone remains connected.
- Provide clarity on next steps for the team by balancing attention to detail with awareness of the broader strategic objectives driving the programme forward.
- Facilitate collaborative working practices among facilitators and Programme Leads by ensuring everyone has access to up-to-date information and resources needed for success.
- Champion a solutions-focused approach when juggling multiple moving parts within complex programmes so that challenges are addressed promptly without disruption.
- Utilise standard project management tools such as Monday.com, Microsoft Teams, and Excel to streamline processes and enhance transparency throughout programme delivery.
What you bring:
To excel as an HR Project Coordinator – Leadership & Culture Programmes you will bring proven experience coordinating multifaceted projects within environments where collaboration is paramount. Your background may include supporting L&D initiatives or organisational development programmes—demonstrating your ability to manage complexity while remaining attentive to both detail and big-picture strategy. Your interpersonal strengths will shine through as you foster trust among senior stakeholders by communicating clearly and empathetically. Familiarity with digital collaboration tools ensures you can streamline processes efficiently while maintaining transparency across all stages of delivery. A calm disposition coupled with sound judgement allows you to navigate shifting priorities gracefully—always focusing on solutions rather than problems. Above all else your commitment to teamwork sets you apart: you understand how shared goals drive success within inclusive cultures where every contribution matters.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or coordinating complex projects or programmes within a client-facing environment where relationship-building is key.
- Exceptional organisational skills paired with reliability; you are comfortable owning intricate details while understanding how they fit into wider strategic objectives.
- A proactive mindset that enables you to spot issues early on so that teams can stay ahead rather than reacting late to challenges or changes.
- Confidence working collaboratively with senior stakeholders in a professional manner that fosters trust and mutual respect throughout project delivery.
- Comfort using standard project management tools such as Monday.com, Microsoft Teams, Excel or similar platforms to facilitate efficient coordination.
- Sound judgement when navigating competing priorities within large programmes—ideally gained from L&D, organisational development or people-focused initiatives.
- A calm approach focused on finding solutions even when juggling multiple moving parts or facing unexpected obstacles during programme execution.
- Experience supporting leadership development initiatives or culture change programmes is desirable but not essential; willingness to learn is valued highly.
- Ability to adapt quickly within fast-moving environments where priorities may shift yet expectations remain clear thanks to your dependable support.
- Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to communicate effectively across diverse teams while building positive relationships based on empathy.
What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out for its niche expertise in transforming culture into a strategic asset through psychologically informed approaches that deliver measurable impact. As part of a small but growing consultancy team known for its relational style of working, you’ll benefit from an environment built on connection, curiosity and collaboration. The company takes pride in meaningful partnerships—both internally among colleagues and externally with clients—ensuring every project makes a real difference. Flexible working arrangements allow you autonomy over your schedule while still engaging deeply with purposeful work alongside knowledgeable practitioners. Professional trust is central here: unnecessary bureaucracy is minimised so that your strengths can shine through in pragmatic ways. You’ll gain valuable exposure not only to complex programme delivery but also to senior client relationships—all within a supportive network committed to helping people thrive at work.
What's next:
Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to learning more about how your skills can help shape exceptional cultures.
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About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Human Resources
Focus: HR Projects
Industry: Human Resources and Personnel
Salary: £270 - £310 per day
Workplace Type: Remote
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Manchester
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: EGR16N-A2F153BD
Date posted: 21 January 2026
Consultant: Joshua Holmes
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