West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 4 - Staff Network Co-ordinator, Human Resources

The closing date is 19 November 2025

Job summary

The Staff Networks Coordinator role at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a Band 4 position within the Human Resources department. The core purpose of the role is to provide efficient, professional, and confidential administrative support to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team, empowering collaborative working and supporting staff networks across the Trust's three sites.

The role involves organising events, facilitating meetings, analysing survey data, and promoting EDI initiatives to enhance inclusion and staff experience.

We are looking for a proactive, organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong administrative experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Working for us offers numerous benefits, including flexible working options, generous annual leave, access to health and wellbeing services, and development opportunities such as online courses and apprenticeships.

The Trust is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, making this role an excellent opportunity for someone who values collaboration and wants to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

The working hours are Monday to Friday between 8.30-16.30

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Networks Coordinator, the candidate will play a vital role in supporting the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

They will provide comprehensive administrative support to staff networks, organise events, facilitate meetings, analyse survey data, and promote EDI initiatives across the Trust's three sites.

The role involves acting as the first point of contact for the EDI team, managing communications, coordinating tailored action plans for staff networks, and supporting the delivery of strategic EDI projects.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, who can handle sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.

Strong organisational skills are essential, as the candidate will need to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required, along with experience in administrative tasks such as diary management, and planning events.

The ability to work independently, respond proactively, and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills is crucial.

If you are detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to contribute to meaningful initiatives in a supportive and inclusive environment, this role is for you.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year inc. HCA

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-IE-10295-A

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:Communication: Engage with various stakeholders, manage inquiries, and promote staff networks.

Analysis: Analyse staff network needs, administer surveys, and assist in monitoring EDI action plans.

Planning: Co-ordinate staff network events, manage databases, and support inclusion initiatives.

Key Relationships:Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Lead.

Wellbeing Lead.

Inclusion and Engagement Advisor.

Staff Network Chairs and Co-chairs.

Staff Network Members.

HR Directorate Staff.

Communications Team.

This role is integral to supporting the Trusts equality, diversity, and inclusion ambitions, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the smooth operation of staff networks and related initiatives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:Communication: Engage with various stakeholders, manage inquiries, and promote staff networks.

Analysis: Analyse staff network needs, administer surveys, and assist in monitoring EDI action plans.

Planning: Co-ordinate staff network events, manage databases, and support inclusion initiatives.

Key Relationships:Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Lead.

Wellbeing Lead.

Inclusion and Engagement Advisor.

Staff Network Chairs and Co-chairs.

Staff Network Members.

HR Directorate Staff.

Communications Team.

This role is integral to supporting the Trusts equality, diversity, and inclusion ambitions, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the smooth operation of staff networks and related initiatives.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

Educated to A Level standard or NVQ Level 3.
Administration/Customer Service or equivalent.

Desirable

Educated to degree level.
EDI, HR, Business Administration qualification or equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

An excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and email software such as Outlook

Desirable

Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion legislation and NHS measures e.g. Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES), Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES), Gender Pay Gap Etc.

Experience

Essential

Experience of taking minutes at formal meetings within an organisation e.g. Board meetings, Steering Groups or Executive Management Committees.
Proven administrative experience including initiating and maintaining office systems and diary management.
Planning and organising administrative tasks.

Desirable

Working in an EDI, OD, training, education or similar environment.
Working in the NHS or public sector Environment.
NHS IT systems e.g. ESR

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

Educated to A Level standard or NVQ Level 3.
Administration/Customer Service or equivalent.

Desirable

Educated to degree level.
EDI, HR, Business Administration qualification or equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

An excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and email software such as Outlook

Desirable

Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion legislation and NHS measures e.g. Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES), Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES), Gender Pay Gap Etc.

Experience

Essential

Experience of taking minutes at formal meetings within an organisation e.g. Board meetings, Steering Groups or Executive Management Committees.
Proven administrative experience including initiating and maintaining office systems and diary management.
Planning and organising administrative tasks.

Desirable

Working in an EDI, OD, training, education or similar environment.
Working in the NHS or public sector Environment.
NHS IT systems e.g. ESR

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)