Program Coordinator - Corporate Engagement (Philanthropy & Community Initiatives) in London - Paragon Personnel

Program Coordinator - Corporate Engagement (Philanthropy & Community Initiatives)
Location: Central London
Contract Length: 12 months
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 8:30/9:00 AM - 5:00/6:00 PM (with occasional later hours around quarter-ends)
Day Rate: £200/day (inclusive of holiday pay - £176.15 base + £23.85 holiday)
Annual Equivalent Salary: Approx. £45,800

An exciting opportunity has arisen at a leading global investment bank to support its Corporate Engagement team in delivering high-impact philanthropic and community-focused programs. This team oversees the firm's global philanthropic initiatives, including strategic giving, employee volunteerism, and flagship initiatives such as 10,000 Small Businesses, 10,000 Women, and community volunteering programs.

As a Program Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in engaging employees, supporting major initiatives, and helping ensure smooth, impactful delivery of corporate social responsibility efforts across global offices.

• Act as a point of contact for employees across international offices, responding to queries and providing operational support for community engagement programs

• Collaborate with the events team to plan and execute high-profile volunteering and philanthropic events

• Curate internal and external content, including photos, testimonials, and program highlights

• Draft communications such as weekly memos, newsletters, and presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoint decks)

• Support data analysis, reporting, and impact measurement for programs and annual reports

• Contribute to campaign planning for volunteering and employee giving initiatives

• Provide administrative and coordination support to 10,000 Small Businesses and 10,000 Women programs, including liaising with partner institutions and grantees

• Assist with alumni engagement initiatives and thought leadership content for both flagship programs

• Help deliver other corporate giving initiatives such as employee volunteering, matching gifts, and charitable contributions

This role is ideal for an early-career professional with 1-3 years of experience in program coordination, project management, event planning, or operations, and a strong interest in corporate philanthropy, employee engagement, and community development.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in project/program/event coordination

• Demonstrated passion for community engagement or CSR initiatives

• Highly proactive, organized, and detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Confident working independently and within a team environment

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Able to manage competing deadlines and multitask effectively

• Competent in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity

• Flexible and agile - responds effectively to fast-paced, time-sensitive requests

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to globally recognized social impact programs within a high-profile corporate environment. You’ll gain insight into philanthropic strategy, cross-functional project management, and employee engagement on an international scale.