🚨 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.
