Role: Junior Project Facilitation & Admin Support Consultant
Organisation: JBAF Consulting/NHS
Location: London
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Duration: January – 30 September 2026
Salary: TBC
Company Overview
JBAF Consulting is a strategic advisory firm specialising in delivering embedded solutions across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. We help organisations transition from planning to execution, offering expertise in strategic delivery and operational resilience. As a trusted partner, we integrate seamlessly into client teams to drive measurable outcomes and stakeholder alignment.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly organised Project Facilitation & Admin Support Consultant with a blend of solid administrative expertise and project management support experience. This role is critical to the delivery of key healthcare workstreams and strategic project portfolios.
Operating at a Band 6 equivalent, you will provide the essential administrative and operational structure needed to keep multiple workstreams on track. You will act as a key link between clinical experts and operational management, ensuring that project documentation is meticulous, risks are identified early, and stakeholders are consistently engaged.
Key Responsibilities
1 Project Coordination & Clinical Delivery
* Lead Coordination: Drive the planning and coordination of assigned healthcare projects and clinical workstreams.
* Project Support: Manage specific workstreams and projects to improve performance metrics, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and to a high standard.
* Strategic Development: Support clinical and operational teams in developing project ideas, conducting desk-based research, and supporting project evaluations.
2 Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
* Clinical Liaison: Partner with Clinical Leads, Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), and Allied Health Professionals (AHP) to enhance engagement and track the delivery of project actions.
* Meeting & Event Management: Organise and facilitate high-profile meetings, workshops, and events for both healthcare professionals and the public.
* Information Support: Manage the data and information requirements of assigned projects to ensure evidence-based decision-making.
3 Administrative & Secretariat Excellence
* Advanced Admin Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support for the programme, including managing calendars and complex meeting schedules.
* Minute Taking & Reporting: Record detailed, accurate minutes for key governance meetings and produce timely reports, ensuring rigorous tracking of action points to completion.
* Documentation: Maintain and develop robust programme and project documentation to ensure clear audit trails and operational clarity.
4 Risk Management & Governance
* Risk Oversight: Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues, bringing them to the attention of the Programme Lead and Project Managers.
* Escalation & Communication: Maintain consistent communication regarding project health, escalating risks as necessary to protect project delivery timelines.
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful, you must demonstrate a strong balance of administrative precision and project management capability:
* Healthcare Experience: A proven track record in project coordination and planning within a complex healthcare environment.
* Solid Administrative Background: Extensive experience supporting high-level meetings, including expert minute-taking and action-tracking.
* Project Management Skills: Experience in managing workstreams, monitoring performance metrics, and managing project risks.
* Stakeholder Management: The ability to liaise confidently with senior clinical experts (Leads, CNSs, AHPs) and the general public.
* Research & Analysis: Capable of desk-based research and monitoring performance data to drive continuous project improvement.
Qualifications and requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Trello).
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and align team efforts for consistent outcomes.