Project Coordinator

_**Olympus is a global leader in the medical device and technology industry. For more than 100 years, we have focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. Our products and solutions help to diagnose, prevent, and treat illnesses, further scientific research and keep people safe.**_

**The Role - Project Coordinator**

We are looking for a **Project Coordinator** to join our Research and Development team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the coordination, monitoring and control of R&D projects. The key responsibilities are:

- Assist Project Leaders to plan and manage projects to meet product time-to-market and cost targets to the agreed standards
- Monitor project progress in terms of KPIs and financial status
- Coordinate Project Change Control and Project Management Audits
- Assist Functional Managers and the Head of Department with administrative tasks and department key performance indicators and data capture
- Schedule and coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and update records such as memos/presentations
- Track documents through the approval procedure
- Participate in Continuous Improvement activities

**Your Qualifications**
- Previous experience in supporting the delivery of development projects
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to work effectively, independently and in a team-based environment
- Strong multi-tasking and organisational skills
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Experience working within a highly regulated environment is preferred

**What does Olympus offer?**
- In addition to a competitive salary, Olympus contributes greatly to employee pensions
- You will be eligible to receive private medical cover and life assurance
- A generous annual leave entitlement
- You will receive a free annual health check
- Discounted gym membership and employee discounts
- Free parking and a subsidised on-site staff restaurant
- We support work/life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid remote working
- **We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown.**_
- You will be required to provide evidence of your eligibility to work and reside in the UK, in accordance with the requirements of Section 15 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006._
- At Olympus, we have a dedicated in-house recruitment team that cover all areas of the business. As a backup, we have a preferred supplier list (PSL) of vetted suppliers and as such, are unable to accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or search firms outside of our PSL (which is now closed to new suppliers). Please note that Olympus will not be responsible for any fees, charges or terms associated with any such CVs. CVs will only be accepted from approved agencies where terms and conditions have been agreed and we have instructed them to work on specific positions._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Shuttle service provided
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in SOUTHEND-ON-SEA