Site Project Coordinator (Maternity Disparities)

Job overview

Please note this organisation does not hold a sponsorship licence, we regret to inform you that we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship.

We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic Site Project Coordinator to support an important national research programme focused on reducing maternity inequalities.

You will coordinate project activities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, working with community groups, neighbourhood teams and NHS services. You will help organise meetings, engagement sessions, training and research activities, while keeping accurate records and monitoring progress.

A key part of the role will be building positive relationships with community champions, healthcare professionals, women and families. You will also help gather feedback and data so that the team can understand what is working well and where improvements may be needed.

You will need strong organisational and communication skills, experience of coordinating projects or activities, and an interest in health inequalities and community involvement. Some travel across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be required.

Main duties of the job

Coordinate local delivery of maternity disparities research work packages across Hampshire & Isle of Wight.

Ensure smooth day‑to‑day running of activities in neighbourhood hubs, community settings and clinical teams.

Schedule meetings, training sessions, engagement events and implementation tasks.

Support outreach, navigation and engagement activities with under-served communities.

Maintain accurate documentation: implementation logs, attendance records, data capture forms, site‑level reports.

Feed insights back to the Theme 1 team and wider consortium.

Monitor small local costs (events, printing, engagement resources).

Provide day‑to‑day coordination, guidance and support for community champions and local partners.

Act as the link between HIOW ICB and the wider NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium.

Support research and knowledge mobilisation within the ICB, working with the Strategic Research Manager.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role will provide day‑to‑day organisational support, maintain strong relationships with community champions and Core20PLUS groups, and ensure timely collection of process and outcome data. The coordinator will act as the key link between local services and the wider consortium, supporting co‑production activities, stakeholder engagement, and smooth running of research and implementation tasks across the site.

They will also support the Strategic Research Manager and wider ICB colleagues in the provision of research and knowledge mobilisation within the organisation.

Analytical and judgement skills

The postholder will use sound judgement to identify barriers, risks and emerging issues during local implementation of the Blueprint. They will analyse feedback from community champions, neighbourhood hubs and service users, helping interpret early signals about reach, acceptability and fidelity. Working with the Theme 1 team, they will contribute to understanding what is working well and where adaptations may be needed.

Planning and organisation

The coordinator will plan and organise day‑to‑day delivery of WP1 activities across the Hampshire & Isle of Wight site. This includes scheduling meetings, coordinating community engagement sessions, supporting training events, and ensuring implementation tasks run smoothly. They will maintain clear timelines, track progress and ensure activities are delivered on schedule.

Policy and service development

The role will support local testing of new preconception and interpregnancy care approaches, helping gather insights that inform future service development. The coordinator will ensure that anti‑racism, intersectionality and equitable access principles are embedded in local delivery, feeding learning back to the wider consortium to shape the evolving Blueprint and national scale‑up.

Financial and physical resources

The postholder will be responsible for careful use of project resources, ensuring materials, venues, and equipment for community and stakeholder activities are organised efficiently. They will support monitoring of small‑scale local costs (e.g., event expenses, champion resources) and ensure physical assets are used appropriately and safely.

People management

While not a formal line manager, the coordinator will provide day‑to‑day support and coordination for community champions and local partners involved in WP1. This includes organising their activities, ensuring they have the information and materials needed, and maintaining positive working relationships. They will help foster an inclusive, supportive environment for all contributors.

Information management

The coordinator will maintain accurate project documentation, including implementation logs, attendance records, data capture forms and site‑level reports. They will ensure information is stored securely, shared appropriately, and submitted on time to the Theme 1 colleagues. They will support high‑quality data collection for the realist process evaluation and early monitoring

Research and development

The role will support delivery of WP1’s realist process evaluation, including organising interviews, focus groups and observations. They will help gather qualitative and quantitative data, contribute to case studies, and support adaptive learning cycles. The coordinator will play an active role in testing new approaches, capturing insights and feeding them into ongoing development of the Blueprint.