Business Operations Coordinator
2 days ago
Hemel Hempstead
🚨 URGENT HIRING – BUSINESS OPERATIONS COORDINATOR 📍 Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 🏢 Office-based (Monday–Friday) 💰 £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience) ⏰ Full-time, permanent “Graduate students with strong administrative, business, IT or project coordination skills are encouraged to apply.” – Bluegrid Utilities Bluegrid Utilities is a growing UK utilities and infrastructure company specialising in smart water metering workforce mobilisation field operations and project delivery across the United Kingdom. As we expand our operations, we’re seeking a highly organised proactive and technology-driven Business Operations & Project Coordinator to join our team and support the day-to-day running of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys administration operations project coordination recruitment support business systems and technology. The successful candidate will work directly with senior management and play a key role in supporting company operations project mobilisation recruitment activities and internal business processes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Business Operations & Administration: • Support the Director and Management Team with daily operational activities., • Coordinate internal business tasks and ensure timely completion., • Maintain company records trackers reports and operational documentation., • Monitor ongoing projects and provide regular progress updates., • Create professional reports, presentations and business documents., • Support business compliance and administrative processes. Project Support & Coordination • Help with project mobilisation and workforce deployment., • Coordinate schedules, meetings and project communications., • Keep track of project progress and maintain progress reports., • liaise with suppliers, clients, contractors and operational teams., • Assist project managers with administration and coordination. Recruitment & Onboarding • Manage recruitment campaigns and candidate communications., • Schedule interviews and keep track of recruitment activities., • Support onboarding and employee documentation., • Maintain staff records and recruitment databases., • liaise with candidates, recruiters and management teams. Technology & Digital Support • Manage spreadsheets, databases and internal reporting systems., • Help with website updates and digital administration., • Support LinkedIn and company social media., • Use AI tools like ChatGPT to boost productivity, reporting and document creation., • Create professional PDFs, reports, presentations and formatted documents. Communication & Business Support • Draft professional emails, letters and business correspondence., • Manage and monitor company email communications., • Coordinate meetings and prepare notes as needed., • Ensure professional communication with clients, suppliers and stakeholders. This role supports internal and external business communications. Essential Requirements: • Excellent written and spoken English., • Strong organisational and time management skills., • Excellent attention to detail., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint., • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously., • Professional communication and email writing skills., • Strong problem-solving abilities., • Ability to work independently and take initiative., • Confidence in using technology and digital systems., • A professional, reliable and proactive approach to work. Desirable Skills: • Experience in administration, operations or project coordination., • Recruitment or HR administration experience., • Experience using CRM systems and business databases., • Knowledge of ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot or other AI productivity tools., • Experience managing LinkedIn, websites or company social media platforms., • Experience in utilities, infrastructure, construction or engineering sectors. Qualifications: • A degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Human Resources, IT, Marketing or a related field is preferred., • Relevant professional experience will also be considered. What We Are Looking For: • Highly organised and detail-oriented., • Self-motivated and proactive., • Technology confident., • Strong communicator., • Professional and reliable., • Comfortable working directly with company directors., • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. ✔ I’m keen to build a long-term career at a growing utilities and infrastructure company. WHAT WE OFFER We offer a competitive salary (£28,000 – £32,000 depending on experience) career progression opportunities exposure to major UK utility and infrastructure projects direct mentoring from senior management professional development opportunities a friendly and supportive working environment and the chance to grow with a rapidly expanding company. To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience.