The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Project Coordinator / Programme Support Specialist
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Organisation, stakeholder communication, basic project tracking, event logistics, documentation.
You're ready to move on when
- You've successfully supported multiple complex projects or programmes, hitting all deadlines.
- You're known for your ability to keep things organised and communicate clearly.
- You've proactively identified and solved minor process inefficiencies.
- 2
Junior Analyst / Business Operations Coordinator
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Data analysis (basic), process mapping, report generation, understanding business unit needs, problem identification.
You're ready to move on when
- You've consistently delivered accurate reports and insights to your team.
- You've helped optimise existing business processes.
- You have a good grasp of how different parts of the business operate.
- 3
Marketing or Communications Coordinator (with project focus)
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Internal communications, campaign management, content creation, audience engagement, event organisation.
You're ready to move on when
- You've successfully run internal campaigns or events with measurable engagement.
- You're great at crafting compelling messages for different audiences.
- You have experience coordinating complex initiatives with multiple moving parts.