Health and Wellbeing Project Coordinator

HIRING WIZARD; Ely; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Health and Wellbeing Project Coordinator to progress health initiatives in East Cambridgeshire. The role requires a BSc in Business Administration and offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and a range of benefits including a childcare scheme and a salary pension scheme. The successful candidate will coordinate projects and assist in delivering health improvements that benefit local communities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Childcare scheme

Training and development

Occupational health program

Salary pension scheme entitlements

Holidays and sickness benefits

Qualifications

• Successful candidate must have a BSc in Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience in Project management or project administration.
• Good time management, team building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the Council’s health and wellbeing priorities.
• Deliver projects related to health and wellbeing.
• Provide support to vulnerable groups and administer grants.

Skills

Project management

Team building

Good communication skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

BSc in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Overview

The District Council is seeking a passionate and proactive Health and Wellbeing Project Coordinator to play a key role in shaping initiatives that improve the lives of local communities.

Location: Ely, CB7

Salary: £33,699 to £38,220 per annum plus benefits

Job Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Closing Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025

About Us:

East Cambridgeshire boasts excellent transport links, stunning countryside, vibrant markets, and welcoming communities and it one of the UK's happiest and healthiest places to live.

The District Council takes pride in its innovative approach to delivering sustainable and economically driven services that benefit residents, stakeholders, and the environment.

The Role

Health and Wellbeing Project Coordinator – The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated team player to progress the health and wellbeing projects which benefit the people and communities of East Cambridgeshire. You will be working across a number of departments coordinating the delivery of projects and assist in the review of polices and strategies relating to health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• To participate in activities which assist the Council’s health and wellbeing priorities, to address inequalities and deliver positive health outcomes
• To assist council departments and services in the delivery of projects and program’s related to health and wellbeing
• To ensure that the appropriate support is provided to a range of vulnerable groups, including the administering of grants and other forms of financial support
• To contribute to the work of the Council both in delivering improvements to health and wellbeing projects as well as those with wider community benefits

You

• The successful candidate must have a BSc in Business Administration or a related field
• experience in Project management or project administration
• Good time management, team building and communication skills, together with the ability to be self-motivated

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Childcare scheme (in approved cases)
• Training and development
• Occupational health program
• Holidays, sickness and salary pension scheme entitlements
• Hybrid working arrangements

Application Process

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Services check.

Closing date for completed applications: Wednesday 8 October 2025

The selection process will be held Tuesday 21 October 2025

Please note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the HR Department with the confirmation of an interview. If you have not been contacted by that date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

To be considered for this exciting Health and Wellbeing Project Coordinator role, click ‘Apply’ now