Job Title: Project Support Coordinator – Military Vehicles

Location: Red Lane, Coventry, UK

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent and Hybrid working.

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 subject to experience

JOB SUMMARY

Are you looking for a Project Coordinator role with a difference and want to play your part in keeping our armed forces safe? If so, you may have found the role you have been looking for!

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the support and coordination of project taskings in support of the NP Aerospace Specialist Vehicles (SV) Business Unit.

The role will include the coordination of all project taskings across the SV Business Unit which are received from external customers. This will involve liaising with a variety of functions across the Business Units to ensure that tasks are allocated and prioritised to meet the customer timeframe requirements.

Due to the nature of contract and the customer requirements, the successful Project Coordinator will have excellent administrative and communication skills.

Do you want to work for a company which develops products that make a difference? Read on and visit our LinkedIn page to find out more about us!

Please Note: This is a hybrid role. You will be based mainly on-site with home working available when suitable and with manager approval.

BENEFITS

Discretionary Half Year Bonus

Hybrid Working

Flexible working hours

Holidays – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays + Holiday Purchase Scheme

Two weeks paid leave for Reservists to attend yearly training/camp

Pension – ER/EE – 4%/5%= 9% combined

Life Cover – 3 x base salary

BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan

MAIN JOB DUTIES

1. Ownership of the position of initial Point of Contact (PoC) for all received customer taskings.
   
   
2. Maintain an up to date database of all taskings received and progress status.
   
   
3. Allocation of taskings to Project Managers ensuring required completion dates are clear and concise.
   
   
4. Updating of the Business Units ‘Pipedrive’ system.
   
   
5. Liaise with Supply Chain to obtain supplier quotes to enable customer documentation to be completed.
   
   
6. Liaise with Goods Inwards / Despatch to ensure transportation of parts is achieved to customer timeframe requirements.
   
   
7. Coordinating all project team members so workflow remains on schedule
   
   
8. Provision of robust management information reporting on progress both internally and externally.
   
   The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required.
   
   EXPERIENCE
   
   

• Excellent communication skills and business awareness
  
  
• Proficient in all Microsoft packages.
  
  
• A self-starter who can work independently and effectively under minimal supervision
  
  
• Ability to quickly identify the key pinch points and bottlenecks and report issues
  
  
• Strong customer relationship skills
  
  
• Good organisational skills
  
  
• A knowledge of SAP or other MRP systems is beneficial
  
  WHAT DO WE DO AT NP AEROSPACE?
  
  NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.
  
  Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.
  
  Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.
  
  Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.
  
  ​Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.
  
  Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.
  
  Please note: If successful, you will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act before you can begin your employment with NP Aerospace