Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Project Coordinator

The closing date is 16 June 2025

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Job summary

The primary purpose of this role is to work with others to support delivery of benchmarking projects within our programmes of work. Central to the role is an enthusiasm for working with data to generate intelligence and insight for a variety of audiences to underpin quality improvement and the sharing of excellence.

Main duties of the job

You will be allocated to a number of projects running simultaneously and may report to a different project manager for each project. You will work in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders to support the operational delivery of our programmes. You will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service, assisting members and stakeholders throughout the process, andbeing their first point of contact for queries. You will have responsibility for coordinating project activities, drafting project outputs, and ensuring projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.

About us

We are the official research support team for the NHS Benchmarking Network, working with over 300 healthcare organisations across the UK to identify opportunities for service development and quality improvement. We also serve as the primary source of benchmarking data for the NHS England Workforce, Training and Education team, providing in-depth analysis across national mental health services. Our unique and comprehensive datasets support strategic decision-making and resource allocation across the UK healthcare system. In addition, we are proud to facilitate two major national audits: the National Audit for Care at the End of Life (NACEL) and the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Audit (CVDPREVENT).

Details

Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,000 to £27,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

oc-1748532501-C7CEN

Job locations

Manchester

City Of Manchester

M4 7DB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Kickstart your career in healthcare data and project management! Join the NHS Benchmarking Network as a Project Coordinator and play a vital role in shaping health and social care services through data-driven insight. This hybrid role based in Manchester offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with NHS stakeholders, and build a strong foundations in project delivery and data analytics. If you're passionate about using data to drive real change and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment we want to hear from you! The Project Co-ordinator will work as part of the Benchmarking Network team, working closely with colleagues to develop NHS knowledge and become fully conversant with the healthcare areas covered by our range of projects. This position is suitable for recent graduates or those starting out in a project management role. Benefits

  • Annual bonus scheme (subject to personal and business performance)
  • 25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 18 months service, plus statutory bank holidays
  • Flexible 7.5-hour working day around 6 core working hours (10-4)
  • Hybrid working - office base in Manchester city centre
  • Contributory pension
  • Wellbeing programme, including EAP
  • Life assurance
  • Opportunities for progression within the business

    • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Kickstart your career in healthcare data and project management! Join the NHS Benchmarking Network as a Project Coordinator and play a vital role in shaping health and social care services through data-driven insight. This hybrid role based in Manchester offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with NHS stakeholders, and build a strong foundations in project delivery and data analytics. If you're passionate about using data to drive real change and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment we want to hear from you! The Project Co-ordinator will work as part of the Benchmarking Network team, working closely with colleagues to develop NHS knowledge and become fully conversant with the healthcare areas covered by our range of projects. This position is suitable for recent graduates or those starting out in a project management role. Benefits

  • Annual bonus scheme (subject to personal and business performance)
  • 25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 18 months service, plus statutory bank holidays
  • Flexible 7.5-hour working day around 6 core working hours (10-4)
  • Hybrid working - office base in Manchester city centre
  • Contributory pension
  • Wellbeing programme, including EAP
  • Life assurance
  • Opportunities for progression within the business

    • Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Educated to degree level (minimum BA/BSc 2:2) or 6 to 12 months relevant experience in a project management or data analytics role.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Numerate with good analytical skills and experience of working with data e.g. data validation, data analysis, data visualisation.
    • Proven skills in searching for, summarising and presenting evidence, e.g. policy, guidance, key literature.
    • Good Excel and PowerPoint skills.
    • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
    • Ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously and deliver to agreed time, cost and quality.
    • Self-motivated.
    • Good interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
    • Committed to service improvement and innovation.

    Desirable

    • Evidence of continued professional development.
    • Knowledge of project management methodologies e.g. Agile PM.
    • Knowledge of current health and social care landscape.
    • Demonstrable experience in project planning, delivery, project closure and review.
    • Technical experience in data analysis and interpretation.
    • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.
    • Experience in delivering presentations to a variety of stakeholders.
    • Ability to effectively negotiate/consult to ensure problems and barriers to success can be overcome/resolved.
    • Effective decision-making ability when prioritising and organising.
    • Excellent communication, motivating and influencing skills and an ability to work with a variety of stakeholders from different professional backgrounds.
    • Demonstrable evidence of good analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex statistical data.
    • Continuous development of own skill set, knowledge and experience in order to improve personal performance.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Educated to degree level (minimum BA/BSc 2:2) or 6 to 12 months relevant experience in a project management or data analytics role.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Numerate with good analytical skills and experience of working with data e.g. data validation, data analysis, data visualisation.
    • Proven skills in searching for, summarising and presenting evidence, e.g. policy, guidance, key literature.
    • Good Excel and PowerPoint skills.
    • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
    • Ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously and deliver to agreed time, cost and quality.
    • Self-motivated.
    • Good interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
    • Committed to service improvement and innovation.

    Desirable

    • Evidence of continued professional development.
    • Knowledge of project management methodologies e.g. Agile PM.
    • Knowledge of current health and social care landscape.
    • Demonstrable experience in project planning, delivery, project closure and review.
    • Technical experience in data analysis and interpretation.
    • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.
    • Experience in delivering presentations to a variety of stakeholders.
    • Ability to effectively negotiate/consult to ensure problems and barriers to success can be overcome/resolved.
    • Effective decision-making ability when prioritising and organising.
    • Excellent communication, motivating and influencing skills and an ability to work with a variety of stakeholders from different professional backgrounds.
    • Demonstrable evidence of good analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex statistical data.
    • Continuous development of own skill set, knowledge and experience in order to improve personal performance.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Mountain Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Manchester

    City Of Manchester

    M4 7DB


    Employer's website

    https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Mountain Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Manchester

    City Of Manchester

    M4 7DB


    Employer's website

    https://www.mountainhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment

    Emma Bamber

    e.bamber@thebenchmarkingnetwork.co.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    30 May 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £25,000 to £27,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    oc-1748532501-C7CEN

    Job locations

    Manchester

    City Of Manchester

    M4 7DB


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