Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Digital Projects Officer

The closing date is 15 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Digital Projects Officer to join our Digital, Systems and Insights team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of digital initiatives across the organisation, helping to implement new technologies and systems that improve how we work and support service delivery. By enabling staff to use digital tools more effectively, the role will help free up valuable time for clinical teams and ultimately benefit the service users we support. If you are passionate about digital innovation and enjoy working collaboratively to make improvements, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Digital Projects Officer will support the delivery of digital initiatives across the organisation, helping to implement systems and technologies that improve how services operate. Working within the Digital, Systems and Insights team, the post holder will provide project coordination and administrative support, maintain project documentation, organise meetings and liaise with stakeholders across clinical and operational teams. The role will also involve supporting staff to adopt and use new digital tools, responding to queries and helping ensure digital solutions are embedded effectively. We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident using digital systems, with strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.

About us

Hello!

We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.

The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.

We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.

Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies top 100 large company list.

As a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden Centre.

Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.

We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.

Come and Join us !

Please note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has been automatically generated.

Should you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Pay dependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9816-605

Job locations

Navigo House

Other Navigo sites

Grimsby

DN32 0QE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Digital Projects Officer will support the delivery of digital initiatives and projects across the organisation as part of the Digital, Systems and Insights team. The role will involve providing project coordination and administrative support to help ensure digital projects are implemented effectively and in line with organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities will include maintaining project documentation such as action trackers, risk logs and project records; organising and supporting project meetings; preparing agendas and recording minutes; and assisting with monitoring project progress and milestones. The post holder will work closely with members of the digital team as well as clinical, operational and corporate colleagues to support the successful delivery of digital initiatives.

The role will also involve supporting the rollout and adoption of digital systems and technologies across services. This may include responding to staff queries, helping colleagues use new digital tools, gathering feedback from users and assisting with system testing or implementation activities where required.

Strong organisational, communication and digital skills will be important for this role, as the post holder will work with a wide range of stakeholders and support multiple digital projects at different stages of delivery.

The post holder will contribute to improving how digital systems are used across the organisation, helping ensure technology supports staff to work more efficiently and ultimately enhances the services provided to our service users.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Digital Projects Officer will support the delivery of digital initiatives and projects across the organisation as part of the Digital, Systems and Insights team. The role will involve providing project coordination and administrative support to help ensure digital projects are implemented effectively and in line with organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities will include maintaining project documentation such as action trackers, risk logs and project records; organising and supporting project meetings; preparing agendas and recording minutes; and assisting with monitoring project progress and milestones. The post holder will work closely with members of the digital team as well as clinical, operational and corporate colleagues to support the successful delivery of digital initiatives.

The role will also involve supporting the rollout and adoption of digital systems and technologies across services. This may include responding to staff queries, helping colleagues use new digital tools, gathering feedback from users and assisting with system testing or implementation activities where required.

Strong organisational, communication and digital skills will be important for this role, as the post holder will work with a wide range of stakeholders and support multiple digital projects at different stages of delivery.

The post holder will contribute to improving how digital systems are used across the organisation, helping ensure technology supports staff to work more efficiently and ultimately enhances the services provided to our service users.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the importance of digital systems in supporting healthcare services and organisational operations.
  • Awareness of information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements when working with organisational or service information.
  • Understanding of the need for effective communication and stakeholder engagement when introducing new systems or processes.
  • Basic understanding of project processes, including planning, documentation and monitoring progress.
  • Understanding of challenges associated with introducing new digital technologies into organisations.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of digital transformation or service improvement approaches within healthcare or public services.
  • Awareness of project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 or similar methodologies.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with a range of staff groups.
  • Ability to produce clear documentation, reports and meeting notes.
  • Ability to support colleagues in the use of digital systems and technologies.
  • Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ Level 3, A-Level standard or equivalent qualification, or equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant experience.
  • Evidence of good IT literacy, including use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Planner, Teams, Visio).
  • Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development related to digital systems or project support.

Desirable

  • Qualification or training in project management or project support methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent).
  • Qualification or training in digital technologies, information systems or business administration.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development related to digital systems, project management or service improvement.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing administrative or coordination support within a team environment.
  • Experience of organising meetings, preparing documentation and maintaining records.
  • Experience of using IT systems and digital tools within a workplace setting.
  • Experience of working with a range of stakeholders or colleagues across different teams or services.

Desirable

  • Experience of supporting projects, programmes or service improvement initiatives.
  • Experience of working within healthcare, NHS or public sector organisations.
  • Experience of supporting the implementation or rollout of digital systems or technologies.
  • Experience of gathering feedback or information to support service improvements.
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the importance of digital systems in supporting healthcare services and organisational operations.
  • Awareness of information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements when working with organisational or service information.
  • Understanding of the need for effective communication and stakeholder engagement when introducing new systems or processes.
  • Basic understanding of project processes, including planning, documentation and monitoring progress.
  • Understanding of challenges associated with introducing new digital technologies into organisations.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of digital transformation or service improvement approaches within healthcare or public services.
  • Awareness of project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 or similar methodologies.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with a range of staff groups.
  • Ability to produce clear documentation, reports and meeting notes.
  • Ability to support colleagues in the use of digital systems and technologies.
  • Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to NVQ Level 3, A-Level standard or equivalent qualification, or equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant experience.
  • Evidence of good IT literacy, including use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Planner, Teams, Visio).
  • Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development related to digital systems or project support.

Desirable

  • Qualification or training in project management or project support methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent).
  • Qualification or training in digital technologies, information systems or business administration.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development related to digital systems, project management or service improvement.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing administrative or coordination support within a team environment.
  • Experience of organising meetings, preparing documentation and maintaining records.
  • Experience of using IT systems and digital tools within a workplace setting.
  • Experience of working with a range of stakeholders or colleagues across different teams or services.

Desirable

  • Experience of supporting projects, programmes or service improvement initiatives.
  • Experience of working within healthcare, NHS or public sector organisations.
  • Experience of supporting the implementation or rollout of digital systems or technologies.
  • Experience of gathering feedback or information to support service improvements.

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

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Navigo House

Other Navigo sites

Grimsby

DN32 0QE


Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Navigo House

Other Navigo sites

Grimsby

DN32 0QE


Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Digital Programme Manager

Cheryl Barker

cherylbarker@nhs.net

07795970152

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Pay dependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9816-605

Job locations

Navigo House

Other Navigo sites

Grimsby

DN32 0QE


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