Portfolio Coordinator

NHS Blood and Transplant; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant seeks a dedicated project manager for organ donation and transplantation projects. Contribute to life-saving work through effective programme management, enhancing access to critical services and building stakeholder relationships. Experience in project life cycles and relevant qualifications required, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Understanding of project management through complete project life cycle.
• Willingness to gain further formal training in project/programme methodology.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Support development, maintenance, and reporting of corporate transformation portfolio.
• Coordinate sharing of information between central team and directorates.
• Active member of the portfolio and programme management community.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Job description

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At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), we provide a service that is unique, we help our donors do something extraordinary to save or enhance a life in need. You too can join us and play your part in our life-saving organisation.

Join our dedicated team in NHSBT organ donation and transplantation. You’ll be part of a programme team at the forefront of organ transplantation projects, ultimately saving and improving lives.

The establishment of a national Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) service will extend equitable access to life-saving products and treatments to everyone that needs them and bridge the gap between shortage of organs available and demand.

You will have an innovative, problem-solving approach, with strong stakeholder management skills and experience in implementing risk management and governance processes. By being part of a passionate, enthusiastic, supportive, and high performing team, you will build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You will contribute to life-saving work, where every day promises diversity and excitement managing critical programmes aimed at enhancing organ donation and transplantation services.

Note: This role offers a hybrid working arrangement. However, you will be assigned a base location at one of NHSBT’s main centres. The final base location will be confirmed after the final interview and mutually agreed upon with the line manager during the verbal offer stage.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for supporting the development, maintenance and reporting of the corporate transformation portfolio. Your key responsibilities will include:

Working with planning leads across the organisation to coordinate effective sharing of information between the central team and directorates

Being active member of the portfolio and programme management community

Supporting the corporate portfolio and programme management team.

The role is hybrid, currently predominantly working from home and does have a requirement to travel and spend time away from base, which can involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

Project Management understanding through the complete project life cycle.

Good working knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools, in particular Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Visio

Qualifications and Training

Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education or experience.

Willingness to gain further formal training or experience in project/programme methodology and delivery.

Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)