Junior Project Coordinator

SGK; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider is seeking a Junior Project Coordinator in Gateshead. This entry-level role focuses on client services in a dynamic environment, offering hybrid work options. Responsibilities include liaising with teams, entering client data, and managing communications. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and IT abilities to produce reports and documents.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate with staff, clients and at all levels.
• Good IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills; producing reports and documents.
• Work under pressure and organize priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Liaising daily with the Product Launch and Change team.
• Interacting with the Artwork Production and QC team.
• Entering client information into the Product Lifecycle Management system.
• Communicating job progress and answering customer queries.
• Producing electronic certificates, reports, and invoices in a timely manner.
• Contributing to credit control activities.
• Liaising with global sales and marketing managers.
• Booking in and sending out samples.
• Participation in team meetings and following through actions/projects.
• Contributing to office process improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Literacy and numeracy

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

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With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.

Position Summary
We are recruiting for a Client Coordinator to join our team in Gateshead. You will have an opportunity to work with some of the world\'s leading brands. This role is focused on client services and client support in a client-facing environment.

This role can be worked on a hybrid basis or full time in the office.

Responsibilities

• Liaising daily with the Product Launch and Change team.
• Interacting with the Artwork Production and QC team.
• Entering client information into the Product Lifecycle Management system.
• Communicating job progress and answering customer queries by telephone and email.
• Interpreting results/reports and taking appropriate actions, liaising with staff and clients.
• Producing electronic certificates, reports and invoices in an accurate and timely manner.
• Contributing to credit control activities as required.
• Liaising with and supporting the Global sales and marketing managers as required.
• Booking in and sending out samples.
• Participation in team meetings and following through actions/projects.
• Contributing to the upkeep and improvement of office processes and procedures.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate with staff, clients and at all levels.
• Good IT skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook; responsible for amending Excel spreadsheets.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills; producing reports and documents.
• Work under pressure and be able to determine and organise priorities, with minimal supervision.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Advertising Services