Work Health Hub Administrative and Impact Coordinator

University of Derby -
Kedleston

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Permanent | Full-time
£26,981 - £32,445 a year
13 hours ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

GCSE
English
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Occupational health
Computer skills
Proofreading
Business requirements
Business
Communication skills
Teaching
A Level
Time management

Full job description

Job details

Responsible to

Work Health Hub Manager

Location

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Closing date

Sunday 2 August 2026

Salary

£26,981 to £28,213 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £32,445 per annum)

Job grade

ATOS 4

Reference

0178-26

Contract type

Permanent

Post type

Full-time

Adaptive working type

Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location. Currently, this role offers the opportunity to work remotely, normally 1 day/s a week in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

At the heart of shaping future professionals and creative thinkers, the College of Health and Humanities brings together two dynamic and diverse schools:

School of Health and Social Care
Preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals and social care leaders through hands-on learning, expert teaching, and strong industry partnerships. Our courses are designed to meet the demands of real-world practice and improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.

The School is made up of a broad range of subjects, reflecting the diversity and complexity of modern health and social care settings:

Adult Nursing
Associate and Enhanced Healthcare Practice
Midwifery, Children’s Nursing and Professional Practice
Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing
Public Health and Social Care
Diagnostics and Clinical Interventions
Therapy and Rehabilitation

Through an integrated approach to learning and professional development, our students are equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills to thrive in their chosen fields and make a lasting impact.

School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts
Celebrating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural exploration. This school nurtures writers, performers, thinkers and artists, offering opportunities to grow intellectually and creatively across subjects like English, History, Creative Writing, Fine Art, and Media.

The School brings together a wide range of subjects, including:

Humanities
Law
Journalism and Media
Policing, Criminology and Social Sciences
Creative Arts

Whether exploring the past, shaping future policy, telling powerful stories, or creating inspiring work, our students develop the skills and confidence to contribute meaningfully to society and the creative industries.

Together, the College of Health and Humanities delivers a rich, interdisciplinary environment where students gain the skills, experience, and inspiration to make a meaningful impact in society.

About the Team

The Work Health Hub is an integral industry engagement programme within the University’s business portfolio. The aim of the Hub is to work with organisations of any size and sector to empower and support everyone within the workplace, to create a culture that invests in human sustainability.

Through our preventative and proactive approach, we aim to challenge stigma, promote early intervention, and advocate for psychologically safe working environments, where people can thrive. The Hub sits within the College of Health and Humanities, providing strong links with academic colleagues and networks to explore additional funding and expand research and consultancy activity in the field.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative and Impact Coordinator to join the brilliant Work Health Hub and play a pivotal role in the University's industry engagement portfolio.

The main purpose of the role is to provide customer focused, efficient business administration and Hub support service within the Work Health Hub. This initiative supports the development and delivery of innovative and sustainable health and well-being interventions, supporting a diverse range of industries throughout the UK.

In this role, you will support the wider team to achieve the project aims and outputs and the development and delivery of online and face-to-face events, campaigns, and marketing activity, to ensure the success of the Work Health Hub.

Key responsibilities include:

To provide administrative support for The Work Health Hub, including management of memberships, marketing, and the design and development of material for the hub platform.
To write and publish the ‘Paper to People’ initiative that seeks to bridge the gap between academia and business – condensing research findings into more accessible formats.
To collate and coordinate data and information to measure impact of Hub initiatives, working alongside colleagues across the University to maximise exposure of impact.
To nurture effective working relationships with business development staff across the institution.
To support delivery of key workshops as part of an organisations action plan.
To support key market engagement events throughout the year, promote the Work Health Hub and generate new business opportunities.
To actively promote the Hub platform across social media platforms and produce regular posts to promote Hub activity and wellbeing initiatives
To create case studies to demonstrate impact, feeding into The Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey (HE-BCI) and Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029

About You

Our ideal candidate will be educated to A-Level standard with GCSE level C or above in Maths and English or equivalent significant work-based experience. You should have experience of working in an administration environment in a service setting (including minute taking), experience of supporting projects, and promoting a programme or service across various networks.

You should have strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships, and good attention to detail, including proof reading skills and the ability of maintain a high level of accuracy.

We are looking for a candidate who has the ability to compile, coordinate and produce key performance reports, where required, to design and develop new content and initiatives for the Hub, and maximise digital marketing opportunities including the use of social media.

An understanding of the UK's Workplace Health and Wellbeing Agenda and Get Britain Working White Paper is desirable.

Principal accountabilities

Provide administrative support for The Work Health Hub, including management of memberships, marketing, and the design and development of material for the hub platform.

To write and publish the ‘Paper to People’ initiative that seeks to bridge the gap between academia and business – condensing research findings into more accessible formats.

Collating and coordinating data and information to measure impact of Hub initiatives, working alongside colleagues across the University to maximise exposure of impact.

To nurture effective working relationships with business development staff across the institution.

To support delivery of key workshops as part of an organisations action plan.

To support key market engagement events throughout the year, promote the Work Health Hub and generate new business opportunities.

To actively promote the Hub platform across social media platforms and produce regular posts to promote Hub activity and wellbeing initiatives

To create case studies to demonstrate impact, feeding into The Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey (HE-BCI) and Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029

The postholder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the level and skills/qualifications to the role.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Educated to A-Level standard equivalent significant work-based experience
GCSE level C or above in Maths and English or equivalent significant work-based experience

Experience

Experience of working in an administration environment in a service setting (including minute taking)
Experience of supporting projects
Experience of promoting a programme or service across various networks
Experience of self-direction and ability to use own initiative
Experience of working in a role involving strict deadlines

Skills, knowledge & abilities

Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships
Good attention to detail, including proof reading skills and the ability of maintain a high level of accuracy
An understanding of the UK Mental Health & Well Being agenda
An understanding of the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, and its impact on productivity and performance
The ability to compile, coordinate and produce key performance reports, where required
Ability to design and develop new content and initiatives for the Hub
Ability to maximise digital marketing opportunities including the use of social media
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience in dealing with both internal and external partners at all levels
An approach that is flexible & adaptable
Ability to support opportunities for the Hub to participate in research, demonstrate impact and influence policy
Adaptability and flexibility to meet demands of workload
Ability to consistently produce accurate written communication
Digital literacy and excellent computing skills including Microsoft Office and use of administrative business systems
Knowledge and understanding of data protection principles

Business requirements

Willingness and flexibility to travel and work between University sites in a cost effective and timely manner
To meet all mandatory training requirements and complete relevant core modules.

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification

Experience

Administration experience in a Further Education or Higher Education environment
Experience of producing professional standard minutes and reports
Higher Education sector experience

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development

Key contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Kate Wood, Work Health Hub Manager via [email protected]

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected].

Important information

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.

We are Disability Confident Employers, demonstrating our commitment to disability inclusion, and invite applicants to highlight adjustments they may require to ensure equitable participation in our recruitment processes.

Further, we are committed to ensuring an environment which is trans and non-binary-inclusive for all our staff, students, partners, and visitors, and continuously review our policies, guidance and training.

When applying to join the University, you can choose your preferred title, including the gender-neutral title 'Mx'. We also ask our candidates if they would like to share their preferred pronouns. This is voluntary but demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity for trans and non-binary candidates. Once employed, you can add pronouns and preferred names onto our system.

The University of Derby undertakes anonymised shortlisting during the staff recruitment process. This means that, when shortlisting, panel members will not be able to see an applicant’s name and will see an applicant number instead. This demonstrates the practical steps we are taking to remove barriers to recruitment by minimising the possible impact of our unconscious bias.

However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

Read more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby.

Environmental Sustainability

At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.

Apply today to invest in your career with University of Derby.

How to apply

You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.

The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at [email protected].

Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.

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Qualifications

Experience

Skills, knowledge & abilities

Business requirements

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

Experience

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Environmental Sustainability

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