LiveLife Project Coordinator

Lingen Davies Cancer Fund; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a proactive LiveLife Project Coordinator based in Shrewsbury. The role involves managing cancer awareness initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and project development skills, alongside a passion for health improvement and the ability to travel across the region as required. A valid UK driving licence and vehicle access are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and develop projects in a health-focused environment.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Passion for improving health outcomes in local communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver two major programmes focusing on cancer awareness.
• Collaborate with health partners on the Cancer Champions Project.
• Drive community engagement through the LiveLife initiative.

Skills

Great communication skills

Project development skills

Self-motivated

Job description

We are looking for someone with great communication and project development skills to join us as a LiveLife Project Coordinator. Joining a busy and highly effective team, this role will help deliver two major programmes of work for Lingen Davies. With a primary focus on cancer awareness raising to address health inequalities (early diagnosis, cancer screening and prevention), we use a range of activities and settings to effectively engage with the public and target communities.

• Cancer Champions Project (focus on Telford). Working in partnership with colleagues, along with NHS Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, and Qube, to deliver and maintain the Telford component of the project.
• LiveLife community cancer awareness programme. Our Lingen Davies community health promotion initiative, bringing cancer awareness to communities across the region. We exist to enhance cancer services and improve lives in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales.

Opportunities and demand for our projects are growing, and we're looking for a capable, enthusiastic and self‑motivated person who is passionate about improving health outcomes across our community. Please note this role involves significant travel across our region; therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.