Team Coordinator

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a varied position, is exceptionally organised, and enjoys taking ownership of tasks that help keep a team and their projects running smoothly.

This position offers a varied and engaging workload, opportunities to develop professionally, and the chance to play a key role in supporting the team and its projects.

We have staff of approximately 300 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices, in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Winners of Architect Employer of the Year 2022.

Collaboration is central to our employee-ownership culture, providing opportunities to work on some of the finest buildings; from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design. We offer a rewarding and supportive environment for personal and professional development and our employee-owned ethos empowers everyone to use their voice. We believe in creating an equitable and inclusive culture, founded on our values, which celebrates knowledge sharing and our successes, to build an inspiring work environment.

It is our distinctive employee-owned working culture that has contributed to our status as a World Architecture Top 100 Practice, renowned for our excellence in architecture and heritage consultancy.

Our benefits package includes

• Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Sabbaticals
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Subscription fees
• Company day out
• A volunteering scheme
• Enhanced learning & development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• General Administration: Handle daily administrative tasks, including correspondence, meeting preparation and outputs, gathering information, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Document & Presentation Production: Produce, proofread, and format high-quality documents, spreadsheets, graphics, and presentations.
• Data Management: Maintain databases, update logs, and ensure information is accurate, organised, and accessible.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify issues, suggest improvements, and take initiative to ensure efficient workflows.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative, coordination, or support role within the architecture, engineering, or construction sector.
• Experience working across multiple tasks or departments

Desirable

• Familiarity with RIBA work stages and architectural project workflows.
• Knowledge of project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business software
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Please email a copy of your CV and portfolio referencing job code P0056 to [email protected]. Please include details of your Right to Work in the United Kingdom, as well as an available start date.

This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of Purcell.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay.

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds can be less likely to apply unless they meet every criteria listed. At Purcell, we are committed to building an inclusive, transparent, and welcoming team. If you’re enthusiastic about the role and excited to grow and learn with us, we warmly encourage you to apply.

When applying, please feel free to use your preferred name — we don’t require full or birth names at this stage.
We are proud to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and authenticity, where everyone can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your original application, then you have been unsuccessful. Please continue to look at our vacancies and apply where relevant. We wish you all the best in your job search.

As world leaders of heritage and conservation, Purcell is committed to embracing diversity and equal opportunity within our international teams, reflective of the society in which we work and live.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate differences through our culture of employee ownership.