Velindre Cancer Centre is proud to be one of the UK’s leading non-surgical oncology centres.
As part of our ambition to deliver world-class care for our patients and a ground breaking environment for our staff, we are building a brand new, state-of-the-art Velindre Cancer Centre set to open in Spring 2027.
We’re looking for a motivated and organised Project Administrator to support the Communications and Engagement workstream of this exciting project.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a meaningful and lasting project helping to shape how we engage with patients, staff, communities and partners during one of the most important developments in the Trust’s history.
Working closely with our Communications and Engagement leads, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the project on track and making sure our messages are heard.
This post is fixed term/secondment until 30/09/2027. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

PLEASE NOTE Applicants will need to get permission from their line manager before submitting their interest, a release form to be included with your application form can be downloaded here. (This form is for the staff member and line manager to complete and return to you)

• Coordinate and support a range of meetings and events - from internal workstream sessions to quarterly community benefits reviews and stakeholder engagement events
• Support planning and delivery by helping track progress against key milestones and escalating issues when needed
• Manage communications , including logging and issuing responses to public correspondence and supporting the coordination of Freedom of Information responses
• Keep us organised , by maintaining accurate project records, databases, and documentation
• Create tools and templates to help the team deliver clear and consistent communications

You’ll need strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting complex projects is important, and an interest in communications or public engagement will be a real advantage.
In return, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive team working on a once-in-a-generation project that will make a real difference to cancer care in Wales.
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
The role is offered as a 25 month secondment or fixed term appointment due to funding. The successful applicant will need to establish credibility with a wide range of stakeholders and have the required knowledge and performance skills to fulfil the duties and responsibilities outlined within the Job Description.
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