Band 7 Senior Project Manager - Uffculme Centre/Hybrid Working

NHS; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mental health service provider in Birmingham seeks a Project Manager to lead innovative projects aimed at enhancing patient care. You will manage various programs within a digitally transformed environment, ensuring effective communication and documentation. A degree and PRINCE2 qualification with substantial project management experience are essential. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £47,810 to £54,710, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience managing large-scale projects.
• Experience in creating detailed project governance documents.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate complex projects with a structured approach.
• Ensure project documentation adheres to Programme Management processes.
• Lead project teams and communicate with different organizational levels.

Skills

Project management tools

Risk management

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent

PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Have you got what it takes to help shape the future of Mental Health care in Birmingham and Solihull?

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Project Manager to join the Trust's established, dynamic Programme Management Office. The post holder will manage a range of innovative and strategically important projects across key Digital and Service Redesign programmes which aim to enhance patient care across the Trust and the wider region.

BSMHFT is one of the largest mental health Foundation Trusts in the country, providing mental health services to a culturally and socially diverse population. It is a digitally led organisation and was awarded the prestigious Global Digital Exemplar status in 2022 as recognition for its digital achievements.

The Trust's Programme Management Office has a proven track record of developing project management professionals to progress into senior roles both within the Trust and with external organisations. Why not continue your project management journey at BSMHFT?

Main Duties of the Job

Experience with project management tools and techniques and the ability to apply them to complex work is essential. A comprehensive understanding of benefit management and effective management of risks and issues across projects are also required skills. You will also be an excellent communicator who can engage with colleagues at all levels.

The post holder will have delegated responsibility for planning, managing, and coordinating agreed projects whilst ensuring relevant project documentation is maintained in line with Programme Management Office processes.

Qualifications

Applicants will be educated to a degree level or equivalent, have a Prince 2 Practitioner qualification with a minimum of two years' experience in at least two of the following:

• experience of managing multiple high‑profile/large‑scale projects
• managing projects within a controlled project management environment
• experience of preparing detailed programme plans, reports and other project‑specific governance documents
• leading project teams, including senior stakeholders and external partners

A regular on‑site presence is required as determined by the needs of the project.

About Us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to ensure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 436-7502564-A

Job Locations

Uffculme Centre/Hybrid Working

52 Queensbridge Road

Birmingham

B13 8QY

Person Specification

Essential

• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Substantial Project Management Experience
• Clear and specific/evidenced project delivery

Desirable

• Experience of working in a large organisation such as the NHS
>Evidence of continual professional development
• Extensive Stakeholder Engagement

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 disclosure submission to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.