Alliance for Better Care CIC

Programme Support Coordinator

The closing date is 12 March 2026

Job summary

The Programme Support Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of three core programmes within ABC and PCPC:

1. Sussex Mentoring Service,

2. Primary Care Support Programme

3. ADHD Primary Care Connect.

This role provides high quality administrative coordination, meeting and event support, and programme assistance to ensure these services run smoothly and remain well organised and connected across partners.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the ABC and PCPC leadership teams, the post holder will help ensure that communication, governance processes, and programme structures are consistent, reliable and aligned with each programmes priorities.

This is a pivotal role requiring excellent organisation, communication skills, and attention to detail.

About us

Alliance for Better Care (ABC) is a GP Federation uniting 77 NHS GP member practices across 98 sites within 24 Primary Care Networks in Sussex and Surrey. We support our Primary Care colleagues - and their patients - to transform how healthcare is delivered in their communities.

We work closely with GP Practices, PCNs, Hospitals, Community Organisations, and the Third Sector. These vital partnerships enable us to deliver a truly integrated approach that offers the support and expertise needed to effectively serve our populations.

More about our organisation: www.allianceforbettercare.org

About Sussex Primary Care Provider Collaborative (PCPC)

Sussex PCPC is a partnership of NHS-funded primary care providers including general practice, community pharmacy, dentistry and optometry.

Together we:

  • Ensure primary care is part of Sussex health system decision-making
  • Connect practices, neighbourhoods and system partners
  • Share learning, amplify messages, and support collaboration
  • Sussex Integrated Health CIC is the delivery arm of the Primary Care Provider Collaborative (PCPC) creating a single, coordinated vehicle for delivering services and managing contracts across Sussex.

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Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,321.79 to £35,214.59 a year Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0141-26-0014

Job locations

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Programme Coordination and Support

  • Provide day-to-day coordination support across the Sussex Mentoring Service the Primary Care Support Programme and ADHD Primary Care Connect.
  • Assist programme leads with planning, tracking actions, preparing documentation, and ensuring programme activities run to schedule.
  • Support the development, organisation and delivery of programme workshops, learning sessions, training and engagement events.
  • Maintain programme timelines, updates and workstream information to support smooth progress and effective communication.

Meeting & Governance Support

  • Coordinate meetings for the Sussex Mentoring Service, Primary Care Support Programme and ADHD Primary Care Connect.
  • Prepare and circulate agendas, papers and action logs for programme meetings.
  • Provide clear, accurate and timely minutes to support programme leads and workstreams.

Administrative Support

  • Act as the first point of contact for administrative queries relating to the three programmes.
  • Maintain well-structured and compliant filing systems, version control and documentation across Teams.
  • Prepare programme materials including reports, presentations, and updates.
  • Support onboarding arrangements for new staff, clinicians or partners joining the programmes.
  • Ensure programme administration processes are streamlined, consistent and well maintained.

Project Support

  • Support programme leads with project tasks such as data collation, tracking milestones, monitoring progress and updating programme trackers.
  • Assist in organising workshops, events and collaborative sessions across all three programmes.
  • Monitor progress against action logs and ensure updates are recorded and shared promptly.

Communication & Relationship Management

  • Liaise with the Sussex Training Hub, practices, PCNs, ICTs, system partners, voluntary sector organisations and internal colleagues to support strong communication flows across the three programmes.
  • Handle enquiries professionally and escalate where appropriate.
  • Support internal and programme specific communications, including newsletters, updates, and briefing materials.

General Duties

  • Uphold organisational values and professionalism in all aspects of the role.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with Information Governance requirements.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of ABC and PCPC programme processes.
  • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Programme Coordination and Support

  • Provide day-to-day coordination support across the Sussex Mentoring Service the Primary Care Support Programme and ADHD Primary Care Connect.
  • Assist programme leads with planning, tracking actions, preparing documentation, and ensuring programme activities run to schedule.
  • Support the development, organisation and delivery of programme workshops, learning sessions, training and engagement events.
  • Maintain programme timelines, updates and workstream information to support smooth progress and effective communication.

Meeting & Governance Support

  • Coordinate meetings for the Sussex Mentoring Service, Primary Care Support Programme and ADHD Primary Care Connect.
  • Prepare and circulate agendas, papers and action logs for programme meetings.
  • Provide clear, accurate and timely minutes to support programme leads and workstreams.

Administrative Support

  • Act as the first point of contact for administrative queries relating to the three programmes.
  • Maintain well-structured and compliant filing systems, version control and documentation across Teams.
  • Prepare programme materials including reports, presentations, and updates.
  • Support onboarding arrangements for new staff, clinicians or partners joining the programmes.
  • Ensure programme administration processes are streamlined, consistent and well maintained.

Project Support

  • Support programme leads with project tasks such as data collation, tracking milestones, monitoring progress and updating programme trackers.
  • Assist in organising workshops, events and collaborative sessions across all three programmes.
  • Monitor progress against action logs and ensure updates are recorded and shared promptly.

Communication & Relationship Management

  • Liaise with the Sussex Training Hub, practices, PCNs, ICTs, system partners, voluntary sector organisations and internal colleagues to support strong communication flows across the three programmes.
  • Handle enquiries professionally and escalate where appropriate.
  • Support internal and programme specific communications, including newsletters, updates, and briefing materials.

General Duties

  • Uphold organisational values and professionalism in all aspects of the role.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with Information Governance requirements.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of ABC and PCPC programme processes.
  • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and use of Microsoft Teams for file and meeting management.
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deadlines and adapt to changing demands.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships.
  • A proactive, problem solving approach to work.
  • Positive and professional demeanour regarding changing priorities/ unexpected challenges

Desirable

  • Commitment and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Understanding of NHS governance, structures, or operational processes.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in an administrative role
  • Experience organising meetings, minute taking and action tracking.
  • Experience working in a fast paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Desirable

  • Experience in NHS, primary care or health system settings.
  • Experience supporting projects or programmes.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience

Desirable

  • Qualification or training in administration, business support, or project coordination

Behaviours and Values

Essential

  • Operates at all time in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
  • Professional, calm, and solutions-focused approach
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and use of Microsoft Teams for file and meeting management.
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple deadlines and adapt to changing demands.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships.
  • A proactive, problem solving approach to work.
  • Positive and professional demeanour regarding changing priorities/ unexpected challenges

Desirable

  • Commitment and evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Understanding of NHS governance, structures, or operational processes.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in an administrative role
  • Experience organising meetings, minute taking and action tracking.
  • Experience working in a fast paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Desirable

  • Experience in NHS, primary care or health system settings.
  • Experience supporting projects or programmes.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience

Desirable

  • Qualification or training in administration, business support, or project coordination

Behaviours and Values

Essential

  • Operates at all time in line with Confidentiality and Data Protection Act
  • Professional, calm, and solutions-focused approach
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

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

Alliance for Better Care CIC

Address

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB


Employer's website

https://allianceforbettercare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Alliance for Better Care CIC

Address

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB


Employer's website

https://allianceforbettercare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Kellie Tamkin

kellie.tamkin@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,321.79 to £35,214.59 a year Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0141-26-0014

Job locations

Horley Health Hub

120 Victoria Road

Horley

Surrey

RH1 1EB


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