Business and Project Support

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Business and Project Support Assistant to join the Transformation Team. The role provides high-quality business, administrative and project support to help deliver transformation programmes and contract management activities across Central Cheshire.

You will coordinate meetings, maintain logs, support governance, and assist with data collection and reporting to inform decisions and programme delivery.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection practices.
• Experience in healthcare settings is advantageous.
• Familiarity with project or programme management processes.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Organise meetings and workshops; manage diaries; prepare agendas, reports, presentations and minutes.
• Maintain project documentation and support governance processes.
• Monitor actions, risks and issues; assist with reporting activities.
• Collect and analyse information to inform decision-making and programme delivery.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Confidentiality and data protection

Healthcare sector experience

Project/programme management

Education

Computer skills with ECDL or equivalent (MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Business and Project Support

The closing date is 08 November 2026

Are you a proactive, organised and motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a Business and Project Support Assistant to join our Transformation Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support transformation programmes and contract management activities that improve services and outcomes across Central Cheshire. Working with the Head of Transformation & Business Development, the CCICP Transformation Team, clinical leads and key stakeholders, you will provide high-quality business, administrative and project support to help ensure successful delivery of programmes.

The role includes coordinating meetings and workshops, preparing project documentation, maintaining action logs, supporting governance processes, monitoring risks and issues, and assisting with reporting activities. You will also support the collection and analysis of information to inform decision‑making and programme delivery.

We are seeking someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. The successful candidate will be adaptable, proactive and committed to continuous improvement, bringing a positive and solution‑focused approach to their work.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership and is passionate about supporting meaningful change within healthcare.

The post is based at Infinity House, Crewe, with travel across Central Cheshire as required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide high-quality, confidential business and project support to the Head of Transformation & Business Development and the wider Transformation Team. Working in a fast‑paced environment, they will support the planning, coordination and delivery of transformation programmes and organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities include organising meetings and workshops, managing diaries, preparing agendas, reports, presentations and minutes, maintaining project documentation, and supporting governance processes through the monitoring of actions, risks and issues.

The role requires effective collaboration with colleagues, clinical leads and stakeholders across the health and care system. The post holder will support data collection and analysis, maintain effective communication channels, and ensure information is accurate, accessible and delivered in a timely manner.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain efficient systems and processes, contribute to continuous improvement, manage competing priorities, and demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and strong organisational skills. Above all, they will be committed to delivering excellent support and contributing to transformational change and improved outcomes across the organisation.

Please refer to the job description for the full list of duties.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job responsibilities

Further information regarding the role can be found in the attached job pack including the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Skills

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Healthcare sector experience Working
• Knowledge of project/programme management procedures
• Ability to solve problems

Experience

• Ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Computer skills, ECDL or equivalent Microsoft Office Advanced Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills

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.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust