Project and Engagement Coordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in a comparable role
• Fundraising, community engagement or event management qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Evidence of Personal Development

• Masters degree in relevant discipline or equivalent relevant NHS experience

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of building and maintaining long-term relationships with supporters, volunteers, and community partners
• Experience of working within budgets and financial/non-financial KPIs
• Experience of planning, delivering, and evaluating fundraising campaigns and events
• Ability to plan and prioritise multiple projects and workstreams effectively, responding to urgent situations when required
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and have a solutions based approach

• Experience of working in a research data environment
• Experience of working in NHS /academic - clinical/ health environment
• Experience of working in a sales environment
• Excellent sales skills with the ability to articulate information in a persuasive manner, converting prospects into supporters

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong relationship building skills at all levels
• Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and engage people from all backgrounds
• Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and engage people from all backgrounds
• Proven track record of income and business development experience
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom
• Excellent communication, written, networking, and influencing skills
• Ability to remain positive, resilient and flexible when dealing with a changing landscape and organisational change
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Creativity and innovation in initiatives to increase engagement and income
• Able to interpret information received and react appropriately
• Able to participate in discussions determining which performance measures are appropriate and can turn business needs and goals into performance measures
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the Trust's Core Values
• Awareness of the GDPRand good understanding of data protection, FOI and Caldicott Guidance

• Worked in an environment adhering to GDPR
• Empathy and understanding of the NHS and healthcare environment.
• Confidence in public speaking and presenting to large groups
• Confidence in using communication channels for fundraising and engagement

Atrributes

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team offering advice and support where necessary
• Flexible working approach to meet the needs of the service
• Self-motivated individual

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Road Campus

Greater Manchester

M13 9WL

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/