Brand and External Communications - Strategic Project Co-ordinator

Bupa; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer in the UK is looking for a Strategic Projects Co-ordinator to support the Chief Brand & External Communications Officer. This role involves managing stakeholder engagement, organizing team initiatives, and enhancing Bupa's brand profile. The ideal candidate will have project management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently across diverse teams. This position offers a collaborative environment aimed at fostering innovation and culture within the organization.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Bupa health insurance

Wellbeing programmes

Bonus scheme up to 10%

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme

Discounts on Bupa products

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, communications, or business operations within a complex organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Brand & External Communications Officer with stakeholder meetings.
• Design and deliver internal team events to strengthen collaboration.
• Research opportunities to raise the profile of Bupa.

Skills

Project management

Communications

Organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to build working relationships

Solutions-oriented mindset

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

As Strategic Projects Co-ordinator working within Group Functions, you'll support the Chief Brand & External Communications Officer to ensure seamless coordination of strategic initiatives, projects, and stakeholder engagements. You'll play a pivotal role in fostering team connectivity, managing cross‑functional priorities, and shaping Bupa's external presence. This is a unique opportunity to support the Group Brand & External Communications team and to build the broader global Brand and Communications network at Bupa, championing collaboration and innovation across these diverse, high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Preparation & Support
  • Support the Chief Brand & External Communications Officer in preparation for internal and external stakeholder meetings, including briefing materials, agendas, presentations and action logs.
  • Support with the co‑ordination of identified projects, identifying milestones and risks, providing timely updates and actionable recommendations to ensure delivery within scope and schedule.
• Team Engagement & Community Building
  • Design and deliver internal team events and initiatives that strengthen collaboration and culture.
  • Build and maintain a high performing community and encourage engagement across brand and communications colleagues worldwide.
  • Act as a key point of contact for team culture and engagement activities.
• Support and champion the profile of the Brand & External Communications teams
  • Research opportunities to help raise the profile of Bupa and the Brand and External Communications work.
  • Supporting with the preparation for relevant awards, panel sessions, conferences and media interviews that help to raise the profile of Bupa and the Brand and Communications function.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, communications, or business operations within a complex, matrixed organisation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to prepare clear, compelling materials, in particular in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships across diverse teams and geographies.
• Curious, proactive, and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Operates independently within defined parameters, collaborating with internal teams to deliver assigned initiatives.

About Bupa

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa". We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance
• Access to our wellbeing programmes and mental health support
• Bonus scheme up to 10%
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme
• Discounts on Bupa products and services
• Opportunities for career development and internal mobility