Project Co-Ordinator

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen at Badger Group which is a social enterprise that works with key stakeholders including NHS Trusts, local authorities, local Councillors & MPs and GPs to deliver best patient care.

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Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to assist in theplanning, execution, and management of IT strategic projects within Badger Group. TheProject Coordinator will work closely with the Head of IT and various department stakeholdersto ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.This role will focus on coordinating resources, tracking progress, and facilitating effectivecommunication across project teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivatedindividual who is passionate about technology, project management and patient care withinthe NHS, looking to play a key role in the success of IT initiatives

About Us

Birmingham and District GP Emergency Room (Badger) Ltd is a not-for-profit social enterprisehealthcare co-operative which includes, as part of its group of companies, Badger MedicalLtd, Badger Healthcare Ltd and Sett Support Partnership plc. It has an annual turnover of £13million; consisting of Board Leadership; Clinical; Finance; Workforce & HR; Quality &Performance; Operations; IT and Business Development departments.Badger was established in 1996 by local doctors who joined together to initially provide animproved out-of-hours service for their patients. Today Badger has opted-in GP members in60+ practices and provides 24/7 message handling, urgent primary care and GP out of hoursservice to a patient base of 1.6 million. We run the Urgent Treatment Services at Solihull andErdington Stockland Green, with face to face and 24/7 remote clinical assessment servicesoperating from Bourne Road in Aston. Our head offices are at Glover Street, near the citycentre. Badger was recognised with an Outstanding rating following our Care QualityCommission (CQC) inspection in March 2024

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £35,000 annum (negotiable, depending on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0581-25-0009

Job locations

Badger House

121 Glover Street

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 4EY

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Project Planning and Support - Assist in the planning and initiation of IT projects,

working with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and

timelines.

Project Documentation - Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including

project plans, timelines, meeting minutes, status reports, and risk logs.

Resource Coordination - Coordinate the allocation of resources, including team

members, equipment, and external vendors, ensuring that all project tasks are

assigned and completed on schedule.

Monitor Progress and Updates - Track project milestones, deliverables, and

progress, ensuring that deadlines are met and identifying any potential risks or

delays.

Stakeholder Communication - Act as the main point of contact for project updates,

communicating progress to stakeholders, team members, and leadership. Facilitate

meetings, including project kick-offs, status updates, and post-project reviews.

Issue and Risk Management - Identify, document, and escalate any project issues

or risks to the Head of IT, and assist in implementing mitigation strategies.

Budget Tracking - Assist in tracking project budgets and expenses, ensuring

projects stay within financial guidelines.

Project Ownership Assist the Head of IT with reporting to stakeholders and board

members.

Leadership Becoming a deputy to the Head of IT managing coaching, mentoring,

leading of direct reports.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Project Planning and Support - Assist in the planning and initiation of IT projects,

working with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and

timelines.

Project Documentation - Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including

project plans, timelines, meeting minutes, status reports, and risk logs.

Resource Coordination - Coordinate the allocation of resources, including team

members, equipment, and external vendors, ensuring that all project tasks are

assigned and completed on schedule.

Monitor Progress and Updates - Track project milestones, deliverables, and

progress, ensuring that deadlines are met and identifying any potential risks or

delays.

Stakeholder Communication - Act as the main point of contact for project updates,

communicating progress to stakeholders, team members, and leadership. Facilitate

meetings, including project kick-offs, status updates, and post-project reviews.

Issue and Risk Management - Identify, document, and escalate any project issues

or risks to the Head of IT, and assist in implementing mitigation strategies.

Budget Tracking - Assist in tracking project budgets and expenses, ensuring

projects stay within financial guidelines.

Project Ownership Assist the Head of IT with reporting to stakeholders and board

members.

Leadership Becoming a deputy to the Head of IT managing coaching, mentoring,

leading of direct reports.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelors degree in information technology,
• Computer Science, Business Administration, or a
• related field.
• Project management certification (such as
• PRINCE2 or PMP)
• Leadership or Stakeholder management
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Bachelors degree in information technology,
• Computer Science, Business Administration, or a
• related field.
• Project management certification (such as
• PRINCE2 or PMP)
• Leadership or Stakeholder management
  
  

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

Badger Group

Address

Badger House

121 Glover Street

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 4EY

Employer's website

https://www.badger-group.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Badger Group

Address

Badger House

121 Glover Street

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 4EY

Employer's website

https://www.badger-group.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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