Wellbeing Service Project Coordinator

Southdown; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cost cash-back scheme

Interest-free loans

Easit Network discounts

Blue Light card

Free advice and counselling

25 days paid holiday

Job summary

Southdown in Lewes is seeking a Wellbeing Service Project Coordinator to help shape and support a neighbourhood approach to mental health and wellbeing across Brighton and Hove and East Sussex. You will coordinate projects, community activities and partnerships, organizing meetings, events and community engagement to connect people with local services and support.

The role involves building relationships with community organisations, gathering feedback, and contributing to service improvements,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Project coordination experience (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate neighbourhood projects and community activities across Brighton, Hove and East Sussex.
• Monitor progress and help turn ideas into practical action alongside Neighbourhood Leads.
• Organise meetings, workshops, events and community engagement activities.
• Build strong relationships with community organisations, stakeholders and residents.
• Capture feedback and support service improvements through learning and sharing best practices.

Skills

Event delivery

Meeting facilitation

Driving licence

Travel willingness

Evening work

Job description

Wellbeing Service Project Coordinator

Application Deadline: 6 November 2026

Department: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: East Sussex - Lewes

Reporting To: Head of MHHS

Compensation: £28,640 / year

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.