Wellbeing Service Project Coordinator

Southdown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Access to the Easit Network

Blue Light card

Free advice and counselling service

25 days paid holiday plus bank hols

Job summary

Southdown in Lewes is seeking a dedicated Neighbourhood Projects Coordinator to help shape a new neighbourhood approach to mental health and wellbeing across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. You will coordinate projects, monitor progress and turn ideas into practical actions, collaborating with Neighbourhood Leads and local partners.

The role requires you to build strong relationships with community organisations, gather feedback, and promote access to local services.

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering events and facilitating meetings.
• Willingness to work at least one evening a week.
• Full driving licence and access to a car, or willingness to travel across Sussex by public transport.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, community activities and partnerships to support neighbourhood wellbeing across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.
• Support Neighbourhood Leads by organizing meetings, workshops, events and community engagement activities.
• Build relationships with community organisations, stakeholders and residents; maintain community resource directories.
• Gather and analyse feedback, monitor participation, and identify opportunities for service improvement.
• Contribute to the development of neighbourhood wellbeing services across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.

Skills

Event delivery

Meeting facilitation

Project coordination

Community engagement

Job description

Location : Lewes base

Salary : £28,640 per year

Hours : 37 hours per week

Contract Length: 12 Month Fixed Term

What you'll be doing:

We're looking for an organised, enthusiastic and community-focused individual to help shape and support a new neighbourhood approach to mental health and wellbeing across Brighton and Hove and East Sussex. You'll play a key role in coordinating projects, community activities and partnerships that help people access support closer to where they live.

Working alongside our Neighbourhood Leads, you'll support the successful implementation of the neighbourhood model by coordinating projects, monitoring progress and helping to turn ideas into practical action. You'll support the Neighbourhood Lead by organising meetings, workshops, events and community engagement activities that raise awareness of local services and encourage participation.

A key part of the role will involve building strong relationships with community organisations, stakeholders and local residents. You'll help create and maintain community resource directories, promote wellbeing opportunities, and support the development of welcoming neighbourhood hubs that connect people to advice, support and activities. You'll also gather and analyse feedback, monitor participation levels and help identify opportunities for service improvement. By capturing learning and sharing good practice, you'll contribute to the ongoing development of neighbourhood wellbeing services across Brighton and Hove and East Sussex.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, managing multiple projects and making a tangible difference within local communities.

Perks and benefits:

• Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
• Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
• Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
• Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
• Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.

What you'll need for the role:

• Willingness to work at least one evening (until 8pm) a week
• Experience of delivering events and facilitating meetings
• A full driving licence and access to a car or a willingness to travel across Sussex on public transport

What would be nice:

• Project coordination experience

Training:

Our award winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.