Project Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time band 5 Project Co-ordinator to work into the AHPs, Psychological Services & Social Work Directorate. This is a fixed term and/or secondment position until March 2025.

The Project Coordinator will provide administrative, programme and project support to the Director and Deputy Directors of AHPs & Psychological Services relating to projects funded within the AHPs, Psychological Services & Social Work Directorate., You will manage the day-to-day operational tasks of the various projects in conjunction with project team members responsible for each project. This will include updating project plans, drafting highlight reports and supporting communication and engagement as required.

You will organise, be involved in the facilitation and support of improvement events and project delivery activities in liaison with more senior colleagues, and effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be confident to provide efficient and clear communication with a range of staff groups and services across the region.

You will ensure the effective and efficient co-ordination of all project activities under the direction of the Project Leads. You will keep project documentation up to date, organise and minute meetings, progress and monitor actions and write and update progress reports.

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual who is keen to develop their skills as a Project Coordinator. You will need to be organised, adaptable and resilient to manage the different aspects of this role.

Previous experience working in this type of role will be beneficial but not essential., You will have excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills with the ability to work well as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative to prioritise and complete tasks and work requests.

You will possess excellent and up to date IT and administration skills and be able to demonstrate good attention to detail and accuracy in your work. You will monitor project budgets and link in with finance colleagues re project expenditure and financial disbursements.

Your development is important to us, you will be fully supported by the AHP Operations Manager as well as the Director and Deputy Directors of AHPs and Psychological Services. You will receive regular supervision, an annual appraisal, training and workplace opportunities to develop your skills.

The Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.