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About the Role
First Bus is seeking a Programme Coordinator to join its Decarbonisation team. This role supports the planning, coordination, and tracking of activities within a significant transformation programme aimed at achieving a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035. The ideal candidate will have project administration or coordination experience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the planning, coordination and tracking of activities across multiple projects to help keep our decarbonisation programme on track.
- Building strong relationships across the business and helping ensure stakeholders are kept informed of progress, priorities and key updates.
- Maintaining programme reporting, tracking milestones, risks and actions, and providing insights to support effective decision-making.
- Supporting budget tracking, grant administration and supplier performance activities to help ensure successful programme delivery.
- Helping identify opportunities to improve processes, share best practice and support the successful transition to zero-emission operations.
Requirements
- Experience in a Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, PMO Support, Programme Support or similar role
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence working with data, reports and presentations
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint
- The ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across the business
- A willingness to learn, develop new skills and take on new challenges
Skills
- Project administration
- Project coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication
- Relationship-building
- Data analysis
- Reporting
- Presentation
- Problem-solving
- Continuous improvement
- Microsoft 365
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Teams
- SharePoint
Location
- Glasgow
- Leeds
- Bristol
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Project management qualification (APM PMQ, APM Associate Membership, or PRINCE2 certification) is advantageous
Salary/Compensations
- £38,500 - £48,000
Benefits
- Simply Health & Smart Health (cash back benefits, virtual GP, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health support
- Discount platform for high street brands and supermarkets
- Discounted train travel for employee and family (after 6 months service)
- Free bus pass
- Cycle to work scheme
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Option to buy discounted First Group shares
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Flexible working
About the Company
- First Bus is one of the UK's leading bus operators, committed to delivering sustainable, comfortable, and efficient passenger journeys.
- The company is at the forefront of innovation in the public transport industry, embracing cutting-edge technology and driving the UK's largest bus decarbonisation programme.
- First Bus aims for a fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2035, investing in electric buses, charging infrastructure, and depot transformations.
Equal Opportunity
- First Bus is committed to being an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from all individuals regardless of their differences.
- The company values diverse backgrounds, thinking, and experiences, believing they bring significant benefits to customers, communities, and employees.