IT Career Guide

IT Project Coordinator

What an IT Project Coordinator does in the UK, typical salary, required skills, and how career changers realistically get into the role.

IT Project Coordinators keep technical projects organised, tracking tasks, timelines, and communication between technical teams and stakeholders. It suits people who are naturally organised and enjoy the coordination side of IT more than the deep technical troubleshooting side, and it genuinely values organisational skills from any background.

Typical UK salary
£26,000 to £35,000 to start, rising to £42,000+ with experience.

Who is it suitable for?

People who are naturally organised, good communicators, and comfortable coordinating between technical and non-technical people.

Can career changers enter?

Yes, more accessible than most specialist IT roles since it leans heavily on organisational and communication skills rather than deep technical expertise.

Skills required

Project tracking tools (Jira, Trello, MS Project)
Clear written and verbal communication
Basic understanding of IT terminology and processes
Stakeholder management
Organisation and prioritisation

Recommended certifications

PRINCE2 FoundationITIL Foundation

Career progression

IT Project Coordinator → IT Project Manager → Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager.

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