Merger Project Coordinator – Higher Education

About the role

We are looking for a highly organised Merger Project Coordinator to support a strategic merger between two higher education institutions. You will work within a dedicated programme team, providing coordination, governance and administrative support to ensure the integration stays on track.

Key responsibilities

• Support delivery of the university merger programme and its workstreams.
• Coordinate and manage due‑diligence activities across both institutions.
• Maintain the transaction data room, ensuring documentation is accurate and controlled.
• Track and respond to due‑diligence requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Organise meetings, governance forums, steering groups and project boards.
• Monitor actions, risks, issues and dependencies throughout the programme.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, presentations and status updates.
• Maintain project plans and monitor deadlines and milestones.
• Support communication and engagement activities across both organisations.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations or large‑scale transformation programmes.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast‑paced, complex environments.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint
• Advanced Microsoft SharePoint