Business and Project Support

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Crewe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Business and Project Support Assistant to join the Transformation Team in Crewe. You will support transformation programmes, coordinate meetings, and prepare project documentation.

You will monitor risks and issues, support governance, assist with reporting, and help analyse information to inform decisions. The role requires excellent organisation and a proactive, solution‑focused approach to delivering improvements in care.

Responsibilities

• Organising meetings and workshops
• Managing diaries and preparing agendas
• Producing reports, presentations and minutes
• Maintaining project documentation
• Supporting governance processes and monitoring actions, risks and issues
• Assisting with data collection, reporting and information analysis to inform decisions

Job description

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.
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.