Oral Health Project Officer

Colbern Limited; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Colbern Limited is seeking an organised Oral Health Project Officer to support the administration and day-to-day coordination of the National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme across Walsall. The role is hybrid with an onsite requirement on Wednesdays, based in Walsall Town Centre, at 30 hours per week and a temporary 6-month contract with potential for extension.

You will administer the scheme, manage supplies, coordinate logistics, travel between storage facilities and council offices, and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) achieved.
• Strong communication with schools and stakeholders.
• IT skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Administer the National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme in Walsall, ensuring smooth day-to-day delivery.
• Maintain accurate stock control of programme resources (e.g., toothbrushes/toothpaste) and related supplies.
• Coordinate logistics, including planning, scheduling and managing deliveries/collections to participating settings.
• Oversee storage arrangements and undertake regular travel to/from the storage facility and Walsall Council offices as required.
• Provide timely updates and reporting to national and local programme leads, maintaining clear records and audit trails.
• Act as the first point of contact for nursery and primary schools invited to join the programme, providing guidance and responding to queries.
• Liaise with approved training providers to coordinate training and support for settings.
• Use IT systems confidently to manage data, reports and correspondence (including Microsoft Office and Excel).

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Administrative support

Data management

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Oral Health Project Officer

Oral Health Project Officer – Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme

Hybrid basis, onsite requirement on Wednesday’s on weekly basis. Office based in Walsall Town Centre.
Hours: 30 hours per week Duration: Temporary basis, 6 months with potential to extend All applicants are required to have a Valid Full UK Driving Licence and access to their own vehicle due to requirement of travel.

This is one of a number of roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk

An organised and proactive Oral Health Project Officer to support the administration and day-to-day coordination of the National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme across Walsall.

Duties:

• Administer the National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme in Walsall, ensuring smooth day-to-day delivery.
• Maintain accurate stock control of programme resources (e.g., toothbrushes/toothpaste) and related supplies.
• Coordinate logistics, including planning, scheduling and managing deliveries/collections to participating settings.
• Oversee storage arrangements and undertake regular travel to/from the storage facility and Walsall Council offices as required.
• Provide timely updates and reporting to national and local programme leads, maintaining clear records and audit trails.
• Act as the first point of contact for nursery and primary schools invited to join the programme, providing guidance and responding to queries.
• Liaise with approved training providers to coordinate training and support for settings.
• Use IT systems confidently to manage data, reports and correspondence (including Microsoft Office and Excel).

Essential Experience / Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) or demonstrable experience at this level.
• Strong communication skills, with confidence liaising with schools and stakeholders.
• Project support/coordination skills, including organising logistics and maintaining accurate records.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability and willingness to travel between sites (including the storage facility and council offices).

Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer