Project and Engagement Coordinator

NHS; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Project and Engagement Coordinator to enhance research opportunities and engagement. Join a supportive team at a major healthcare provider in England, where you'll manage projects, liaise with stakeholders, and promote collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience, excellent sales skills, and a proven ability to build relationships. The role offers a salary between £31,049 and £37,796 per annum, providing a chance to significantly impact healthcare research and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship building skills at all levels.
• Experience in building and maintaining long-term relationships with supporters.
• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in project management and communications.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate project and programme administration across professional groups.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales skills

Communication

Proactive problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent practical experience in a comparable role

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Project and Engagement Coordinator

The closing date is 29 December 2025

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, exceeding targets, and creating lasting impact. We are looking for a high-performing Project and Engagement Coordinator with the creativity, drive, and enthusiasm to take our engagement to the next level.

Are you well-organised, interested in data and research infrastructure and looking for a new challenge that supports building research opportunities and engagement? If so Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has just the job. You would be joining an innovative, supportive team that sits between Informatics and Research and Innovation who have a variety of experiences and you would be welcomed into a team that supports staff development. Working alongside the Programme Manager within the busy Clinical Data Science Unit Team and alongside other specialist team members, you will work on a variety of projects and programmes supporting the building of communities and service workstreams. This is an exciting opportunity to support the development, automation and streamlining of research and innovation by increasing opportunities for people to collaborate and work together.

Main duties of the job

CDSU is an innovative unit focused on advancing research and innovation through creative collaborations, secondary uses of data using a variety of data science and analytical techniques and building new technologies. It boasts a flexible, cloud-based Trusted Research Environment, nationally approved research data warehouse with a diverse array of datasets and environments, imaging and waveform data pipelines, a high-performance computing cluster and certified governance and security processes to internationally recognised standards.

This post will be set within CDSU, working collaboratively with other colleagues across Informatics and IT and Research and Innovation, contributing to the development of solutions to support the organisation. The post holder will be a dynamic, collaborative team member who engages well with both internal and external stakeholders.

The post-holder will support the Programme Manager in the provision of project management, communications and engagement services within the Clinical Data Science Unit. They will have responsibility for project and programme admin, coordination and engagement (reactive and proactive) across a variety of professional and public groups (including funded national groups with specific research remits); reputation management and delivery of targeted communications and tasks with the Trust internal and external audiences.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in a comparable role
• Evidence of Personal Development

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of building and maintaining long-term relationships with supporters, volunteers, and community partners
• Experience of working within budgets and financial/non-financial KPIs
• Experience of planning, delivering, and evaluating fundraising campaigns and events
• Ability to plan and prioritise multiple projects and workstreams effectively, responding to urgent situations when required
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and have a solutions based approach
• Experience of working in a research data environment
• Experience of working in NHS /academic - clinical/ health environment
• Experience of working in a sales environment
• Excellent sales skills with the ability to articulate information in a persuasive manner, converting prospects into supporters

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong relationship building skills at all levels
• Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and engage people from all backgrounds
• Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and engage people from all backgrounds
• Proven track record of income and business development experience
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom
• Excellent communication, written, networking, and influencing skills
• Ability to remain positive, resilient and flexible when dealing with a changing landscape and organisational change
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Creativity and innovation in initiatives to increase engagement and income
• Able to interpret information received and react appropriately
• Able to participate in discussions determining which performance measures are appropriate and can turn business needs and goals into performance measures
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the Trust's Core Values
• Awareness of the GDPR and good understanding of data protection, FOI and Caldicott Guidance
• Worked in an environment adhering to GDPR
• Empathy and understanding of the NHS and healthcare environment.
• Confidence in public speaking and presenting to large groups
• Confidence in using communication channels for fundraising and engagement

Atrributes

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team offering advice and support where necessary
• Flexible working approach to meet the needs of the service
• Self-motivated individual

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata)