Health and Wellbeing Project Coordinator

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Job summary

A local council in Ely is seeking a Health and Wellbeing Project Coordinator to enhance local community health initiatives. The role requires a BSc in Business Administration and experience in project management. Responsibilities include coordinating projects across departments, aiding vulnerable groups, and supporting health improvement efforts. Benefits include flexible and hybrid working arrangements as well as professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Childcare scheme

Training and development

Occupational health program

Holidays, sickness and salary pension scheme entitlements

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• A BSc in Business Administration or a related field is mandatory.
• Prior experience in project management or project administration.
• Strong time management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health and wellbeing projects across departments.
• Support vulnerable groups with grants and financial support.
• Contribute to health improvement projects benefiting communities.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Communication skills

Team building

Self-motivated

Education

BSc in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Job Description

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 is 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 stakeholders and the environment.

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 policies 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 programs 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

Requirements

• 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