WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR — BEYOND THE TASKS

When reviewing applications, we’ll be looking not just for what you’ve done, but how you work; how you think through problems, adapt in uncertainty, and support others around you. We’re especially interested in signs of critical thinking, creativity, and compassion. In your CV and written answers, feel free to share not just achievements, but the approach behind them.

THE ROLE

In your role as Team Coordinator you will work closely with everyone in Mission Control, particularly the leadership team, to:

• Keep us communicating clearly: Maintain shared documents and templates, help manage internal comms and updates, and ensure information flows smoothly across and within teams.
• Develop & support a collaborative environment: Ensure the teams within Mission Control stay aligned on common goals by being the link between them, working closely with Mission Control leadership to do this.
• Coordinate calendars and meetings: Schedule meetings and workshops, prepare agendas and notes, and help track actions to keep teams running efficiently.
• Keep the team aligned and on track: Support colleagues across the Mission Programme Teams to use tools like Salesforce, follow Nesta’s business processes, and stay compliant with key project requirements.
• Track budgets and support financial processes: Coordinate with Project Leads and Programme Managers to monitor project spend, and support financial planning during mid-year and year-end processes.
• Help build team’s capabilities and confidence: Support the rollout of training, templates and guidance to help teams feel confident using Nesta’s systems and ways of working.
• Plan and deliver smooth events and logistics: Work with others to organise team away days, support Nesta-wide team events, and handle admin tasks such as travel bookings and meeting logistics.
• Support procurement and contracts: Assist Project Leads in procuring goods and services, ensuring alignment with Nesta’s procurement policy and helping coordinate contract processes.
• Support onboarding and systems improvement: Help welcome new team members to Mission Control by coordinating onboarding logistics, testing and improving our tools and processes for doing so.