Advisor

NHS; Great Shelford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Great Shelford is seeking an Advisor for their delivery team. The role involves managing a portfolio of health innovation projects, ensuring successful outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and project management. Candidates should have a background in healthcare and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This full-time position offers flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Well-being programme

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of improvement methodologies and application within health and/or social care.
• Strong project management skills including recognized project management approaches.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of a portfolio of health innovation projects.
• Prepare and present project reports to various stakeholders.
• Collaborate with health and care partners for successful project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience in healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The delivery team works with localorganisations to deliver national projects to support adoption and spread ofhealth innovations with a proven evidence base. We also work withIntegrated Care Systems (ICSs) and NHSE East of England in the identification,adoption, spread and real-world evaluation of innovations that will support thelocal population and their health and wellbeing priorities. The delivery teamis currently working on innovations within CVD, respiratory illnesses and woundcare, all with health inequalities as a cross-cutting theme. We also deliver alarge evaluation portfolio.

The advisor role will be the lead for a portfolio of projects aligned toour core NHS programme, working in collaboration with health and care partners,providing project management expertise to ensure successful project deliverywith measurable outcomes. The post holder will be expected to ensure compliancewith corporate and organisational requirements for project delivery andachievement of the desired outcomes for each programme / portfolio.

Main duties of the job

To deliver onprojects as part of the delivery core team, under the supervision of the core teamsenior advisors and head of programmes. This may involve any of the combination ofelements:Build and nurture relationships with keystakeholders to support the successful delivery of projects.Modela collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others toachieve the best outcomes.Ensure projects are managed effectively, leadingtheir successful delivery from start through to completion.Ensure that project risks and issues are proactivelyidentified and reported, and developing proposals for resolution, mitigationand escalation of those risks.Work with the Health Innovation East ProgrammeManagement Office to ensure effective and timely financial and performancereporting and produce regular project reports and updates for national,regional and local governance mechanisms.Ensure the work undertaken aligns to relevantnational guidance and best practice, including NICE clinical guidance.Across allour projects, the following core responsibilities apply:

Writingmonthly internal highlight reports.

Maintainingand updating project plans (including key milestones, risks, assumptions,issues and dependencies) and escalating concerns to the programme manager asappropriate.

Developingexcellent working relationships with external stakeholders as required.

Youmay also be asked to support bid writing and developing compelling proposalsfor paid work.

About us

As the regions experts in health innovationimplementation our team includes healthcare professionals, specialisttechnologists and commercial advisors; our collective skill set is at theforefront of the advances being made across health and care.

We areproud to part of a national network that strives to bring the most promisinginnovations to those who need them.https://healthinnovationeast.co.uk/

Health Innovation East is fully committed to being an inclusiveemployer, affording equity of opportunity and welcoming applicants from broadand diverse backgrounds.

Staff at Health Innovation East have come together to co-produce ourvalues and expected behaviours. Our values focus on providing trustedexpertise, being inclusive, kind and collaborative in all our workingrelationships and implementing innovations that truly matter to our communitiesand partners.

What are we looking for?

Weare looking for colleagues who share not only our values but also ourenthusiasm and commitment to making a difference for our communities. We areunited by being dynamic, curious, creative and adaptable. We appreciate thevalue of evidence and also enjoy trying new and different approaches to solvingproblems and are comfortable with ambiguity and unanticipated challenges.

Job responsibilities

Advisor (Delivery core team)

DepartmentDelivery team

Hours of work Full time. Flexible working hours / options compatible with the role can be discussed a minimum of 0.8wte for this role is indicated.

Contract type 12-month fixed term, with possible extension subject to funding.

Base Cambridge

We offer flexible working arrangements. Our staff combine on-site and remote working, enabling us to come together when it matters most and promote a healthy work-life balance.

Reports to Senior advisor in the delivery core team

Closing date for applications 26 January 2026, 8am

Date of Interview

Stage 1 Short presentation and discussion, online, Thursday 5 February 2026

Stage 2 In person interviews, Tuesday 10 February 2026

Key responsibilities

To deliver on projects as part of the delivery core team, under the supervision of the core team senior advisors and head of programmes. This may involve any of the combination of elements:

Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to support the successful delivery of projects.

Model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcomes.

Ensure projects are managed effectively, leading their successful delivery from start through to completion.

Ensure that project risks and issues are proactively identified and reported, and developing proposals for resolution, mitigation and escalation of those risks.

Work with the Health Innovation East Programme Management Office to ensure effective and timely financial and performance reporting and produce regular project reports and updates for national, regional and local governance mechanisms.

Ensure the work undertaken aligns to relevant national guidance and best practice, including NICE clinical guidance.

Across all our projects, the following core responsibilities apply:

Writing monthly internal highlight reports.

Maintaining and updating project plans (including key milestones, risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies) and escalating concerns to the programme manager as appropriate.

Developing excellent working relationships with external stakeholders as required.

You may also be asked to support bid writing and developing compelling proposals for paid work.

Corporate and personal responsibilities

Promote equal opportunities and affirm that staff, colleagues, patients, and others who encounter Health Innovation East are afforded equality of access, experience and outcomes.

Observe Health Innovation Easts equity, diversity and inclusion pledges in every aspect of your work, avoiding any behaviour which discriminates against colleagues, potential employees, patients, or partners on any grounds

Uphold and promote the organisations values

Work flexibly and collaboratively with others to achieve the organisations goals and support its values

Support the organisation in creating an environment that values risk management and promotes the highest standards of health and safety for Health Innovation Easts employees, supported by policies and procedures as appropriate

Ensure up to date knowledge is maintained and comply with current data protection laws and company data protection and confidentiality policies and procedures

Ensure that we only operate within our remit of not offering clinical advice

Adhere to all company policies and procedures and any applicable legislation

Understanding and awareness of own personal development needs

Maintenance of a compliant professional portfolio where required

Key relationships

Internal all Health Innovation Easts employees will be expected to form key relationships within the organisation relevant to the role.

External in addition, the successful appointee will need to develop and build relationships with external colleagues as relevant to the role. These may include, but are not limited to, relationships with:

Clinical and operational colleagues within partner organisations, may include but not exclusively:

• NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts in the East of England
• Integrated Care Systems and Boards in the East of England
• NHS England (regionally and nationally)
• Other Health Innovation Networks
• Care Quality Commission
• Local Government
• Third Sector Organisations
• Patient Advisory Groups/Services

Benefits of working at Health Innovation East

As part of the benefits package, Health Innovation Easts employees are entitled to 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for less than wholetime equivalent) and are offered a company pension (employer contribution up to 10% of annual salary) as well as a cycle to work scheme. In addition, after completing probation all employees are covered by our life insurance scheme which gives unlimited access to the companys well-being programme which is fully confidential. Team members on secondments will remain on their employers terms and conditions.

How to apply

To apply please submit your covering letter specifying your motivation for applying and how you meet our person specification, by midnight on Sunday 25th January 2026, to [e-mail]. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

If you require further information about the role, please contact [e-mail]

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.

Person Specification

Experience

• Good working knowledge of improvement methodologies and application within health and/or social care settings.
• Robust project and programme management including using recognised project management approaches
• Report writing for a range of audiences
• Presenting to a range of audiences

Knowledge and understanding

• Good working knowledge of improvement and/or implementation methodologies and application within health and/or social care settings.
• Good working knowledge of project management and risk management best practice.
• Awareness of strategic challenges facing the NHS (with a working knowledge of East of England region preferred)

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt and appeal to various audiences.
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise work in response to changing requirements and demands
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines
• Proficient in use of a range of IT software, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good communication skills ability to receive and understand complex information, summarise and disseminate to varied audiences
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to regularly travel within region
• Knowledge of qualitative data collection methods
• Meeting and workshop facilitation skills

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject, or with equivalent experience in healthcare.
• Evidence of project management qualification, learning or demonstrable experience.
• Flexibility and adaptability for different kinds of projects, tasks and activities
• Evidence of the ability to work with teams in developing improvement / transformation / innovation adoption projects and/or facilitating the implementation of national guidelines.
• Ability to develop good relationships with senior colleagues internal and external to the organisation
• Ability to maintain credibility of self and the team
• Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both autonomously and within a small team