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Project
Coordinator – Visitor Economy
Salary: £40,444- £45,529 per annum
Grade: F15
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Head of Visitor Economy
Location: Chesterfield (with hybrid working)
Directorate: Strategy and Inclusive Growth
The
successful candidate will normally be appointed at the minimum point of the
salary band, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
About EMCCA
East Midlands
Combined County Authority (EMCCA) brings partners together to help make the
East Midlands more prosperous, sustainable and fairer. We are an evolving
organisation, moving our focus towards delivery against our Corporate Plan and
building the people, systems and capability needed to turn our ambitions into
results.
This makes it
an exciting time to join us. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a
developing organisation, shape how we work and help deliver meaningful outcomes
for our region.
About the
role
As Project
Coordinator – Visitor Economy, you will play a key role in supporting the
delivery of the Visitor Economy Strategic Framework, helping to coordinate
programmes and projects that contribute to the growth and development of the
visitor economy across the East Midlands.
You will be
responsible for managing and monitoring funded programmes, ensuring project
expenditure remains compliant with funding requirements while maximising
outcomes and benefits. Working closely with colleagues across the Culture,
Visitor Economy and Sport team, as well as a range of internal and external
stakeholders, you will provide project coordination, performance monitoring and
management information to support effective decision-making and successful
programme delivery.
This is an
excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive project professional
looking to work on high-profile regional programmes, develop strong stakeholder
relationships and help shape initiatives that deliver lasting impact across the
region.
What you'll
be doing
- Coordinate the delivery of projects
and workstreams within the Visitor Economy Strategic Framework.
- Provide contract management and
performance monitoring to ensure compliance with funding requirements and
maximise project outcomes.
- Plan and deliver projects to agreed
quality, budget, performance and timescales with minimal supervision.
- Develop and maintain project plans
using recognised project management methodologies and approaches.
- Prepare committee, board and
governance reports and coordinate actions arising from them.
- Monitor project progress,
identifying risks, issues and potential delivery challenges and
recommending corrective actions.
- Collate, analyse and interpret
information from project leads and stakeholders to produce management
information and performance reports.
- Build and maintain positive
relationships with partners, stakeholders and colleagues to support
collaboration and successful project delivery.
What you'll
bring
- Experience of facilitating the
delivery and monitoring of funded programmes.
- Significant experience supporting
projects through the full project lifecycle, from initiation through to
closure.
- Strong project management and
planning skills, with knowledge of methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile,
LEAN+ or similar approaches.
- Excellent analytical and financial
skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide
clear recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal
communication skills, with experience producing reports and presenting
information to a range of audiences.
- Excellent stakeholder management
skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build productive
working relationships.
- Strong organisational skills, with
the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
- Educated to degree level or able to
demonstrate equivalent experience in a relevant transferable role.
- Desirable: Knowledge or
understanding of the visitor economy sector or a similar environment.
Our values
Our values
shape our culture and how we work with each other, our partners and the
communities we serve.
Lifting our
region
We always put
the long-term prosperity of the East Midlands region and its people first when
carrying our roles and achieving strategic outcomes.
Working
together
We always
challenge each other to be exceptional, embracing collaboration and acting to
lift rather than win, working as one team.
Making an
impact
We always make
decisions that are evidence led and which strengthen our region systemically.
We hold ourselves to account for our actions.
Being human
We always take
pride in who we are and the diversity we bring, communicating authentically and
showing genuine interest in one another.
Join us
If you are an
organised and motivated project professional who enjoys coordinating complex
programmes, working with a wide range of stakeholders and delivering meaningful
outcomes, we would like to hear from you.
Closing
date: 16/11/2026
Proposed
interviews: 26/11/2026