One of the UK’s fastest growing utility suppliers, Castle Water has an exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator in our expanding IT Division.

Castle Water has a track record of providing excellent customer service, and of developing innovative approaches to utility supply. We developed the first affinity partnership in the water sector, pioneered online switching by customers, and were the first company to transfer customers in England. We have more 5-star reviews on Trustpilot than all other water retailers combined. Our values include treating customers fairly and maintain an open-door approach with our regulators.

Our head office is based in Blairgowrie in Northern Perthshire, within easy commuting distance of both Perth and Dundee, and equidistant between Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. The area provides excellent opportunities for a range of activities, from golf and fishing to mountain biking and skiing.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a genuine interest in technology and a passion to deliver cutting edge products. The role would suit an experienced IT Project Coordinator looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to further advance their skills and career in a great working environment.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a genuine interest in technology, a passion to deliver cutting-edge products, we have the perfect job for you.

Key Responsibilities

This IT Project Coordinator role will add support and improve the governance arrangements of key projects and initiatives undertaken by IT to support the business teams and system delivery. The role will support various aspects of IT governance to ensure we have good control over IT deliverables.

Some of these key responsibilities include:

  • Record clear actions and ownership from various project meeting and activities and manage them via the RAID log
  • Maintain and add Risks and Issues to the RAID log to improve the overall governance
  • Help maintain some of the project plans used to track delivery
  • Keep track of project spend and timesheet allocation from vendors against the approved PO’s
  • Manage diaries and schedules for project reviews and progress meetings
  • Create and maintain project reports for other stakeholders
  • Create and maintain exception reporting on other key reporting metrics that indicate system and operational status
  • Create and maintain reporting for project Incidents and Change Requests
  • Be responsible for the PMO reporting pack that is generated in line with necessary business and IT reviews

Key Skills & Experience

  • Experience working in an IT department or project delivery environment
  • Experience in a PMO, Project Administrator or coordinator role would be desirable
  • Outstanding communication presentation skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Sharp analytical skills with attention to detail

How to apply

If you have the drive, experience and skills to support our continued success, send your CV together with a covering letter to careers@castlewater.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Innovation and knowledge sharing are part of our everyday experience. We invest the training and support you need to succeed and deliver the excellent service our customers expect. We offer an attractive base salary, pension scheme, life cover and 28 days paid holiday.

As a responsible employer, the health, safety and wellbeing of our people is a top priority. Our people are currently working from home where possible, and where this is not possible, additional measures have been put in place in line with government guidelines to ensure a safe environment for those who are working in our offices.