Oral Health Project Officer – Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme – AR

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment seeks an organised Oral Health Project Officer to support the National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme across Walsall. The role covers coordination, administration, stakeholder liaison and logistics within the Public Health team.

You will also handle off-site storage tasks, pack preparation and delivery planning, attending multiple council sites as required. A proactive, detail‑oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent demonstrated.
• Experience in project coordination or programme administration.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with deadlines.
• Confident communication with external stakeholders.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day delivery of the supervised toothbrushing scheme across Walsall.
• Liaise with nurseries, primary schools, community organisations and healthcare partners.
• Manage stock levels of toothbrushes, toothpaste and materials; maintain stock records.
• Assemble oral health packs and organise storage, distribution and delivery of resources.
• Prepare postal consignments, courier bookings and dispatch records.
• Coordinate training arrangements with approved providers and respond to queries.
• Maintain programme records, spreadsheets and partner engagement information.
• Prepare routine reports, data summaries and programme updates.
• Support community engagement activities and oral health campaigns.

Skills

Project coordination

Administration

Communication skills

IT skills

Record keeping

Proactive workstyle

Education

NVQ Level 4

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Oral Health Project Officer - Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme

Location: Walsall Town Centre, with hybrid working and travel between council sites and an off-site storage facility
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, 6 months with potential to extend
Pay Rate: £16.89 per hour PAYE / £22.95 per hour Umbrella

About the Role

Walsall Council is seeking an organised and proactive Oral Health Project Officer to support the delivery of the National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme across the borough. Working within the Public Health team, you will coordinate programme activities, liaise with schools and nurseries, manage resources and maintain accurate records to support oral health improvement among children.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining project coordination, administration, stakeholder engagement and logistics. You will also be required to attend an off-site storage facility to organise supplies, assemble oral health packs and prepare deliveries and postal consignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the supervised toothbrushing scheme across Walsall.
• Liaise with nurseries, primary schools, community organisations and healthcare partners to support programme participation.
• Manage stock levels of toothbrushes, toothpaste and educational materials, maintaining accurate stock records and reporting replenishment requirements.
• Assemble oral health packs and organise the storage, distribution and delivery of resources to participating settings.
• Prepare postal consignments, arrange courier bookings and maintain accurate dispatch records.
• Coordinate training arrangements with approved providers and respond to queries from participating settings.
• Maintain programme records, spreadsheets, distribution logs and partner engagement information using Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Prepare routine reports, data summaries, correspondence and programme updates.
• Support community engagement activities, oral health campaigns, meetings and awareness sessions.
• Ensure information is handled confidentially and in line with council policies and data protection requirements.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, or demonstrable experience at this level.
• Experience in project coordination, project support or programme administration.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident communication skills and experience liaising with external stakeholders.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, monitor data and prepare routine reports.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.