Project Officer (Oral Health)

Deekay Technical Recruitment; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Deekay Technical Recruitment seeks an organised Oral Health Project Officer to support the National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme in Walsall. The role is hybrid with an onsite day on Wednesday, and requires travel between sites.

You will manage admin, stock, logistics, training liaison, data reporting, and be the first point of contact for schools.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) or demonstrable experience at this level.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to liaise with schools and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and data management skills.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Office and Excel.
• Willingness and ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Administer the National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme in Walsall.
• Maintain stock control of toothbrushes, toothpaste and supplies.
• Coordinate logistics, planning, scheduling and deliveries to settings.
• Oversee storage and travel to storage facility and council offices.
• Provide updates and reports to programme leads with clear records.
• Be first point of contact for nurseries and schools; answer queries.
• Liaise with training providers to arrange training and support.
• Use IT systems to manage data and reports (MS Office & Excel).

Skills

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Strong communication skills

Project support/coordination

Willingness to travel between sites

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

30 hours per week

Oral Health Project Officer - Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme

Location

Hybrid basis, onsite requirement on Wednesday’s on weekly basis. Office based in Walsall Town Centre.

All applicants are required to have a Valid Full UK Driving Licence and access to their own vehicle due to requirement of travel.

We are seeking 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)