Coventry HDRC Project Officer

The NIHR-funded HDRC Coventry aims to improve the use of evidence and research on the factors that impact the health of Coventry's diverse local communities. The team at Coventry City Council plays a vital role in meeting the HDRC objectives. We are striving to boost the capacity and skills for research in the council, by working together with local universities, the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, and local communities.

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We are looking for a Project Officer to work as part of the Coventry HDRC.

The important role will support the Coventry HDRC team in the organisation, coordination and administration of key functions of HDRC. The role will help ensure the smooth running of the collaboration with people from across the council, universities, voluntary sector agencies, NHS and residents.

There is an opportunity to help develop new processes, such as the management and support for the development of research projects.

This role is an 18-month fixed-term contract/secondment with possible extension.

• You’ll have significant experience in project support and admin duties.
• Experience in communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• You’ll be skilled at prioritising work, managing time and working autonomously under pressure to deliver to deadlines. 
• You’ll be creative, proactive, and have experience in problem-solving and quick decision-making, whilst dealing with competing priorities.
• You will enjoy helping develop and learn new project and administrative processes in a supportive team environment, to help the programme and service run smoothly.

• Excellent skills with Microsoft Word Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

When applying for this role you will be asked to write a personal statement, please provide examples of the following information in your statement:

• Provide an example of where you have had to negotiate with various levels of stakeholders to achieve an outcome.
• Your experience of adapting a current process or where you have had to develop and learn a new process.
• Provide an example of organising meetings and administrative duties when working in a complex environment.
• Experience and knowledge of helping to compile reports and project documents whilst working in a team to reach a deadline.
• An example of how you used your organisation and administration skills to assist with project planning.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Interview date(s): w/c 13th April

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies