People Change Coordinator
- Full-time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Location: Remote - UK
- Division: People Experience
- Salary Currency: GBP Sterling
- Department: Employee Relations
- Compensation: GBP 30000 - GBP 32000 - yearly
Company Description
We're looking for a People Change Coordinator to join our People Experience team. This is a fully remote role, giving you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK while building a career that fits your life.
About us
Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.
We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.
It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.
Your story, with Reach
As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.
We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.
We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow!
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their career in project management within a fast-paced, evolving People function.
You'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects that improve the way we work, with a particular focus on HR technology and digital transformation. Working alongside experienced project managers and business stakeholders, you'll help coordinate projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring they stay on track, on budget and deliver meaningful outcomes. As your confidence grows, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your own workstreams and further develop your project management expertise.
- Project Coordination & Planning: Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of People projects, keeping activities on track and ensuring milestones are achieved.
- Project Admin & Documentation: Maintain master project plans, action logs, and documentation, proactively escalating risks or blockers where appropriate.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: Coordinate several projects and workstreams simultaneously, adapting quickly to changing business priorities while maintaining high organisational standards.
- Reporting & Insights: Track project progress, budgets, and key performance measures to produce clear updates and reports. Help measure project outcomes and contribute to post-implementation reviews.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Build positive relationships across HR, Technology, Communications, and Learning & Development to prepare engaging project updates, presentations, and meeting materials.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify ways of working, improve processes, and maximise the value of technology and AI within the People function.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Background: Experience working in a project coordination, business support, HR, technology, or similar shared environment.
- Career Drive: A genuine interest in project management and a strong desire to build a long-term career in this area.
- Organisation Skills: Exceptional organisational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
- Data & Tech Savvy: Confidence working with data and spreadsheets to monitor progress, alongside a curious mindset and enthusiasm for digital transformation and AI.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills and the confidence to collaborate proactively with colleagues across different teams.
- Mindset: A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement, taking ownership of tasks while actively learning from others.
- Desirable Assets: Any exposure to HR systems/payroll technology, familiarity with project planning tools (like Monday.com, Asana, Jira), or a basic understanding of project approaches (Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2) is a plus.
Additional Information
How we'll look after you
We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
- An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
- Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
- Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
- Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
- Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
- A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
- Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
- Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
- Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
- Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.
If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.
We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.
Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
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