Psychological Professions Workforce Support Officer (0.6 WTE)
Do you enjoy bringing people, projects and ideas together to make change happen?
We’re looking for an organised and motivated individual who thrives on variety, enjoys building strong working relationships, and can keep multiple pieces of work moving forward. If you have experience supporting projects, service improvement, workforce initiatives or business change, this could be an exciting opportunity to make a real impact across our Psychological Professions workforce.
In this highly valued role, you will work closely with the Director of Psychological Services and Professions and the wider senior leadership team to help shape and support the delivery of national and local Psychological Professions priorities across Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust.
This is more than an administrative role — you’ll be a key coordinator, problem solver and trusted support for a wide range of initiatives that help develop, connect and strengthen our Psychological Professions community.
What you’ll be doing
You will lead and support a range of workforce, project and business activities, including:
Coordinating projects that support the development of the Psychological Professions workforce.
Producing accurate workforce data and reports to inform planning and decision-making.
Developing guidance and standard operating procedures with professional and operational leads.
Organising professional events, communities of practice, research events and Psychological Professions Week.
Supporting local, regional and system-wide meetings and partnerships.
Working with universities, professional bodies and regional networks to support workforce development.
Creating engaging intranet content, staff resources and communications.
Preparing high-quality reports, presentations and briefing papers.
Managing complex diaries, meetings, events and travel arrangements.
Supporting continuous improvement within the administrative team and identifying opportunities to streamline processes.
Providing senior administrative and business support to the Director of Psychological Services and Professions.
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
staff networks and support group
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
About you
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Are highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
Enjoy working with a wide range of people and building effective relationships.
Have experience supporting projects, programmes or service improvement work.
Are confident using data and presenting information clearly.
Have excellent written communication skills and can produce professional documents and presentations.
Are proactive, adaptable and able to work independently while remaining part of a supportive team.
Have a genuine interest in workforce development and improving services for staff and patients.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working alongside senior leaders, contribute to strategic workforce development, and help shape the future of Psychological Professions across Coventry and Warwickshire. You’ll join a supportive and collaborative team that values innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
