Download JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Project Coordinator, Greater

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:
Salary:
Hours:
Reporting to:
Project Coordinator, Greater Manchester Minds
£26,822
35 hours per week
Fixed -term project for 12 months from start of employment
Manchester Mind Service Director and Greater Manchester Minds
Steering Group
Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities
To work with Local Mind Associations in Greater Manchester in developing a strong and
effective Greater Manchester Minds Partnership working and delivering together across the
GM footprint. Developing a strategy for the future of the partnership, building connections
with mental health commissioners across Greater Manchester, supporting the development
of joint work and assistance with funding.
Main Duties
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Map out LMA services across Greater Manchester.
Organise and facilitate regular steering group meetings.
Ensure communication across the partnership is effective and clear for staff and Trustees.
Support the partners to identify appropriate partnership models.
Develop memorandum of understanding between the GM Local Minds, which will guide
current and future working relationships.
Develop a short/medium/longer term strategy for the partnership to work towards.
Identify and build links with local and GM-wide strategic boards & key people and
commissioners to promote LMA and GM Mind Services.
Attend networking and cross GM events as appropriate.
Provide written reports for the steering group and for each local Mind Board of Trustees
as required.
Organise events to bring together Trustees and staff of Local Mind Associations.
Develop good working relationships with each Local Mind.
Promote GM brochure and develop marketing and communication materials when
required.
Proactively identify and support opportunities to develop projects across the GM
footprint.
Horizon-scan for opportunities across Greater Manchester.
Develop legacy plan.
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Lead on developing a dissemination of the learning from the partnership across the Local
Mind Association Network.
General Responsibilities
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To maintain as professional and confidential approach to work at all times.
To actively participate in regular supervision sessions, and team meetings as requested.
To be willing to attend appropriate training courses as agreed with your manager.
To have awareness and compliance to (Manchester Mind) policies and procedures,
including Health and Safety.
To create positive relationships and to treat all staff, volunteers and members of the
public with dignity and respect, adhering to partnerships core aims and values, and
adhering to equal opportunities and diversity statements and policies.
To work outside of normal office hours if required to do so to meet the needs of the
service.
To carry out other duties as requested by the Steering Group.
This job description may be subject to joint review from time to time between the postholder and Manchester Mind, and as such is liable to amendment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ALL ESSENTIAL UNLESS STATED
Knowledge and Experience
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Experience of developing partnerships particularly in voluntary sector.
Experience of managing complex partnership projects.
Experience of working at a strategic level.
Experience of networking with Health and Social Care Commissioners.
Experience of developing strategic plans.
Experience of initiating and supporting new projects/business.
Experience of applying for funding.
Knowledge of the impact of poor mental health on individuals and communities.
Knowledge of the devolution agenda. (DESIRABLE)
Knowledge of the Mind network. (DESIRABLE)
Knowledge of the geographical area of Greater Manchester. (DESIRABLE)
Skills and Personal Qualities
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
Strong project management skills.
Excellent communication skills.
The ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines.
Ability to bring people together.
Ability to translate vision into strategy, into practice.
Excellent negotiation and networking skills.
Willingness to develop skills and knowledge.
Appreciation of equal opportunities issues and a commitment to working within the
framework of Manchester Mind's equal opportunities and other policies.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with managers
and members of staff, volunteers, and people using our services.