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SalaryAbout Switchshop
Switchshop Limited is a successful, growing company specialising in network design implementation and support, including;
- network infrastructure (wired and wireless)
- servers, storage, backup
- data centre infrastructure and
- security devices, firewalls, etc.
We are a value-added reseller for several major IT manufacturers, including HPE / Aruba(Platinum) Fortinet (Expert), Ruckus (Elite), Sonicwall (Gold) and Splicecom selling network and data centre infrastructure and providing technical design, installation and support services to customers.
The company was established in 2000 and has grown consistently ever since. We currently have circa 60 employees split primarily between sales staff and engineers operating mainly from our offices in Kimpton, Hertfordshire, with a growing number based at our recently opened office in Glasgow.
Switchshop operates an inhouse 9am until 5pm service desk supporting our customer base. As well as an on call 24×7 service to a specific subset of customers. Focused technologies on the service desk include Fortinet, Aruba, Ruckus and Sonicwall. We also offer training to provide support and fault-finding knowledge on our preferred VoIP platform which is
Splicecom.
Job specification
We are looking for an IT Project Coordinator to join our team.
Responsibilities Include:
- Delivering excellent customer service and assisting project members throughout the process.
- Coordinating project activities, drafting project outputs, ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and on time.
- Good understanding of the Project Life Cycle.
- Assisting and supporting the project manager.
- Taking part in project meetings and proposing adjustments.
- Consistently monitoring the progress and quality of a project.
- Organising all project-related paperwork.
- Communicating with clients to continuously define project objectives.
- Negotiating with contractors and suppliers.
- Coordinating all project team members so workflow remains on schedule.
- Providing administrative support.
Person specification
To be successful, you will ideally be:
- Proactive and organised, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Two+ years of experience in PMO activities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Willing to travel to client sites as and when needed.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Good stakeholder management.
Desirable skills:
- Working knowledge of project management software like Microsoft Project or Smartsheet will be an added benefit to this role.
- Previous experience working on IT infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge in Waterfall methodology.
Data protection
Applicants should be aware that Switchshop Limited will process personal data that the applicant supplies in the course of their application for the purposes of determining their suitability for the role. This will include holding personal data electronically and manually to assist with the administration of the recruitment process. All personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Benefits
Benefits:
We will support you to qualify in Prince2 methodology and provide a comprehensive induction programme, peer support, and ongoing training and development opportunities.
Access to training to support your development.
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Please send cv and covering letter to cv@switchshop.co.uk
