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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The Project Coordinator will support the planning, execution, and closing of projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate project activities, resources, equipment, and information. Act as the point of contact for project team members, stakeholders, and clients. Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders. Prepare and distribute project updates, status reports, and meeting minutes. Assist in the allocation and management of project resources. Monitor resource utilisation and ensure efficient use of resources. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers as needed. Track project progress and performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Report and escalate issues to management as needed. Identify and mitigate risks to project success. Organize and schedule meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. Manage project-related administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and record keeping. Assist with budget preparation and monitoring. Experience: Full training will be given for the right candidate. Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attributes: Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Flexibility and adaptability to changing project demands. Equal Opportunity Employer: Mercury Systems ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
What if your leadership could transform our IT support team? What if you could lead a team that redefines IT support excellence? What if you were our IT Support Manager? At the IET, making our world a better place starts by creating a better place for our people. At the IET you'll have more than just a job. Our work is exciting and challenging, connecting the people who solve the problems that matter. It means working with us has real meaning and impact, and you'll grow - professionally and personally - in ways you never thought possible. We're also making significant investments in our people, including providing a modern, vibrant workplace and embracing hybrid working. What you'll be doing As the IT Support Manager, you will lead a dedicated IT Support team within our Technology Department. Managing a team of eight, you will provide direction, guidance, and inspiration to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and high-quality service delivery. You will analyse performance metrics and feedback to drive continuous service improvements through targeted training, updated policies, and refined procedures. Additionally, you will support ongoing IT projects and spearhead new technological developments. Your team will deliver professional and efficient technical support to all IET colleagues and affiliates across seven sites (three in the UK and four internationally). As the IT Support Manager, you will establish a culture of excellence and leadership, while also being prepared to engage in hands-on problem-solving and incident management when necessary. What we hope you can bring to the role You must have previous management experience in IT Support and be an excellent communicator with strong leadership and organisational skills. Attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential. You should be confident in delegating tasks and willing to be actively involved when required. Ideally, you will also have experience with agile methodology (Scrum). We'd love to get to know you Is Imposter syndrome creeping in? Don't worry - we'd rather hear from you this time than not hear from you at all! Read on for a little more information about the role; but also, keep in mind that we're open to discussing flexible ways of working, including reduced hours and working in an agile way, supported by a hybrid working framework that allows you to find the best place to do your best work. A little more about the role Overall responsibility for IET IT Support service provision, providing support for Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems, Microsoft 365, and many other standard desktop software applications, plus ad-hoc software. Also providing hardware support (PCs, laptops, telephones, mobile devices and audio visual equipment). Full ownership of the team and service provided, working with colleagues and third parties as required. Using the Agile methodology, ensure proactive work is planned and executed in a controlled and well-maintained manner. Provide training, development, and coaching to the team, ensuring they possess the correct knowledge and skills required to provide accurate, relevant information and guidance on all aspects of IT Support. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge base and understanding of all IT Systems ensuring service standards are maintained through team knowledge, process, procedures, and documentation. Ownership of problem management and root-cause analysis, ensuring recurring issues and / or serious incidents are investigated and, where possible, mitigated. Work collaboratively with other areas of Technology, and the wider IET, as required. Act as an escalation point ensuring complaints are managed appropriately through to resolution, whilst maintaining communication with relevant internal stakeholders. Line management of the IT Support team, including (but not limited to) performance discussions, 1-2-1s and team / individual objective setting aligned with department objectives. Ensure activities are recorded and logged in a timely and accurate manner and ensure work queues are effectively managed. Ensuring all assigned tickets have an accurate and up to date status. Develop the Service Desk toolset in both usage, configuration and data quality to support continual improvement. Ensure adequate staff cover is maintained across the IET's sites during core hours to support a quality service delivery. Diagnose and log problems or faults and take necessary action to remedy the problem. Promote and maintain best working practices for computer system usage, security, virus management, backups, etc Cascade IT knowledge to the user community through micro-training and advice. Assist in ensuring all levels of computer and network security are maintained to best practices. Maintain an organised working environment both physically around the office and electronically within the IT systems. A little more about what we're looking for Must have experience in a technical leadership or management role, including line management. Sound knowledge of and experience supporting Microsoft desktop environments, including Windows and Office. Experience of configuring and developing a service desk toolset. Experience of reporting against SLA's and key metrics. Solid software and hardware diagnostic skills A general understanding of Local and Wide Area Networks and the function of the components involved. A logical approach to problem solving with the ability to progress through to a successful solution using own initiative. What if you could be you? The IET is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To find out more, head over to our 'Work for the IET' site.