Planning Coordinator

For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them.

This role is for a highly motivated and dynamic Planning Coordinator who possesses a strong inclination towards hands-on involvement and a profound commitment to collaboration. Working with our Brand Team, the role requires the individual to administer and organise a variety of projects, from simple activities to more complex plans, preparing comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for projects.

This role is designed for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking for the opportunity to enhance their Project Management skills.

The ideal candidate will be someone who does not shy away from diving deep into project details and works closely with team members at all levels to drive project success.

You'll be;

• Supporting the brand team in the creation and maintenance of project management documents such as project budgets, action logs, risks and issues logs and project plans.

• Executing project management administrative tasks including scheduling and taking part in project meetings.

• Coordinating the allocation of project resources to ensure the team has what’s needed at the right time.

• Assigning tasks to team members and helping them to understand what’s expected from them in terms of project milestones and deliverables.

• Supporting with stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.

• Helping monitor project progress and team members’ performance and providing updates to project stakeholders.

• Fostering cross-team collaboration to help project team members complete project tasks and produce deliverables.

You'll have;

• Proven work experience as a Planning Coordinator/ Project Coordinator or similar role.

• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery.

• Solid organisational skills including multi-tasking and time management.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage effectively with team members, stakeholders, and vendors at all levels from CEO to operational team members.

• Proficiency in project management software and tools. Experience of Monday.com is an advantage.

• Proficiency in core Microsoft Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook etc).

• An unwavering commitment to collaborative work and a passion for driving team success.

• Knowledge of Design/ Creative processes. (Knowledge of manufacturing is also an advantage).