Staff Networks Coordinator

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a proactive Staff Networks Coordinator to support the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team. This role involves providing administrative support, coordinating events, and engaging with staff networks across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will possess strong organising skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a fixed-term contract, excellent benefits, and an opportunity to contribute positively to healthcare inclusion and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Access to health and wellbeing services

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional and discreet handling of sensitive matters.
• Experience with diary management and event planning.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Engage with various stakeholders and promote staff networks.
• Analyse staff network needs and monitor EDI action plans.
• Co-ordinate staff network events and support inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

Overview

The Staff Networks Coordinator role at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a Band 4 position within the Human Resources department. The core purpose of the role is to provide efficient, professional, and confidential administrative support to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team, empowering collaborative working and supporting staff networks across the Trust's three sites. The role involves organising events, facilitating meetings, analysing survey data, and promoting EDI initiatives to enhance inclusion and staff experience. We are looking for a proactive, organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong administrative experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Working for us offers numerous benefits, including flexible working options, generous annual leave, access to health and wellbeing services, and development opportunities such as online courses and apprenticeships. The Trust is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, making this role an excellent opportunity for someone who values collaboration and wants to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. The working hours are Monday to Friday between 8.30-16.30.

Contract Details

• Please note this is a secondment/fixed term until Friday 15 May 2026.

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Role Overview

As a Staff Networks Coordinator, the candidate will play a vital role in supporting the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. They will provide comprehensive administrative support to staff networks, organise events, facilitate meetings, analyse survey data, and promote EDI initiatives across the Trust's three sites. The role involves acting as the first point of contact for the EDI team, managing communications, coordinating tailored action plans for staff networks, and supporting the delivery of strategic EDI projects.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance. http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication: Engage with various stakeholders, manage inquiries, and promote staff networks.
• Analysis: Analyse staff network needs, administer surveys, and assist in monitoring EDI action plans.
• Planning: Co‑ordinate staff network events, manage databases, and support inclusion initiatives.

Key Relationships

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Lead.
• Well‑being Lead.
• Inclusion and Engagement Advisor.
• Staff Network Chairs and Co‑chairs.
• Staff Network Members.
• HR Directorate Staff.
• Communications Team.

Qualifications and Expectations

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, who can handle sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the candidate will need to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required, along with experience in administrative tasks such as diary management and planning events. The ability to work independently, respond proactively, and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills is crucial. If you are detail‑oriented, adaptable, and eager to contribute to meaningful initiatives in a supportive and inclusive environment, this role is for you.