John Whitcher

Project Coordinator with experience supporting project delivery, document management, scheduling, reporting and stakeholder communications across conferences, campaigns and construction-related environments. Skilled in maintaining accurate records, coordinating multiple workstreams and supporting teams through planning and delivery phases.

Experience includes compliance documentation, risk assessments, event logistics and working within structured operational environments. Currently studying PRINCE2.

Project Coordinator - New Organising Conference

(2026-05)

• Coordinate scheduling, speaker liaison and event logistics across a multi-stakeholder conference programme.
• Maintain project documentation, action trackers and communications between contributors, venues and organising teams.
• Support live event delivery, registration processes and issue resolution.

Project Coordinator - Climate Justice Coalition

(2026-01)

• Support planning and delivery of activities across multiple regions involving community groups, unions and partner organisations.
• Maintain shared documentation, planning systems and event records.
• Coordinate timelines, communications and volunteer activity during campaign delivery.

Outreach Coordinator - Fuel Poverty Action

(2022-09 - 2026-03)

• Coordinated national campaigns involving trade unions, community organisations, MPs and media stakeholders.
• Managed logistics for public events, meetings and hybrid briefings, including venue liaison and accessibility arrangements.
• Maintained schedules, project documentation and internal communications across dispersed teams.
• Produced briefing notes, reports, press materials and stakeholder communications.
• Supported risk assessments, funding applications and grant reporting requirements.

Founder and Lead Event Coordinator - South West Transformed

(2021-11 - 2024-06)

• Planned and delivered regional conference and festival events across Cornwall, Exeter and Totnes.
• Managed project schedules, budgets, venue agreements, insurance documentation and risk assessments.
• Coordinated speakers, suppliers, volunteers and partner organisations.
• Oversaw event operations, troubleshooting and delivery on the day.

Community Caseworker - Sussex Empowered Living

(2019-02 - 2019-11)

• Maintained support plans, risk assessments and case documentation for adults with autism and learning disabilities.
• Coordinated appointments and external services while ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Contributed to team communications and reporting processes.

Volunteer Research Assistant - Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya - Kenya

(2017 - 2018)

• Supported field research through interview transcription, translation and record management.
• Coordinated engagement with community stakeholders and local organisations.
• Provided logistical and administrative support throughout the project.

Military Intelligence Operator Class 2 - British Army

(2005-08 - 2008-09)

• Worked within a structured operational environment handling sensitive information and reporting processes.
• Produced written reports and briefings while maintaining information accuracy.
• Followed strict procedural, security and governance requirements.

Construction Labourer - Ashforth Electrical Services

(2003 - 2004)

• Supported electricians on construction and refurbishment projects.
• Assisted with site coordination, health and safety requirements and general project delivery.
• Worked within established site procedures and safety standards.

BA (Hons) - Humanities, Modernity, War and Conflict - University of Brighton A Levels - History, Sociology - South Devon College

10 GCSEs - English and Maths