HDRC Project Support Officer

London Borough of Tower Hamlets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Grade G

LGPS

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Staff loans

Learning & development

Job summary

London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a HDRC Project Support Officer to join the Health Determinants Research Collaboration team. You will help plan, deliver and monitor HDRC programmes, coordinate governance, and produce reports for stakeholders and funders.

The role requires experience in project support, knowledge of project management, strong communication, and collaboration skills within a diverse community. The appointment is a fixed-term contract until 30 September 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in a project or programme support role, coordinating meetings, events and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of programme and project management principles, partnership working, and health determinants.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade A-C (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, delivery and monitoring of HDRC programmes and projects, ensuring activities are delivered to time, scope and quality.
• Coordinate HDRC governance arrangements, including meetings, reporting cycles, agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking.
• Produce high-quality reports, dashboards and performance information to support programme monitoring and reporting to stakeholders and funders.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with academic partners, council services, community organisations and voluntary sector partners to support collaborative research and programme delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Meeting coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

About The Role

We are recruiting for a HDRC Project Support Officer to join our Tower Hamlets Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) team.

If you are passionate about strengthening the borough's capacity to generate and use research on the wider determinants of health and improving outcomes for local communities, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and bring experience in a project or programme support role, ideally within local government, health, research or the voluntary and community sector, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• Support the planning, delivery and monitoring of HDRC programmes and projects, ensuring activities are delivered to time, scope and quality.
• Coordinate HDRC governance arrangements, including meetings, reporting cycles, agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking.
• Produce high-quality reports, dashboards and performance information to support programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting to stakeholders and funders.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with academic partners, council services, community organisations and voluntary sector partners to support collaborative research and programme delivery.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Minimum GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Experience in a project or programme support role, including coordinating meetings, events, workshops and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of programme and project management principles, partnership working, and the wider determinants of health.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary Grade G plus allowances (if applicable).
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years' service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
• Flexible and agile working to support work-life balance.
• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

This is a fixed term contract until 30th September 2027. We have capped applications at 50, once this amount of applications is reached, the advert will automatically close.

About Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London - a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people's lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace - it's a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values - Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect - we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you'll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London's most important and vibrant places. If you're looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.