Project Manager

Southern State Community College; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Training & qualifications

Well-being leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Volunteering leave

Discounts

Job summary

NHS Supply Chain, based in England, is seeking a Project Manager to join the Commercial Medical Technologies team. The role focuses on delivering complex projects and transformation initiatives, collaborating with internal teams and NHS stakeholders to improve patient care and organisational performance.

Hybrid working two days per week in Alfreton and Wakefield offices, with a starting salary of £47,874 rising to £56,322 over three years, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects across full lifecycle within a programme.
• Understanding of Agile/Waterfall methodologies and governance.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the effective delivery of assigned projects and initiatives within timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Plan, coordinate and manage project activities, identifying risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align with project objectives.
• Apply project management methodologies and controls with robust governance and reporting.
• Provide governance, oversight and reporting for transparency and decisions.
• Build relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders and maintain clear communication.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and implementing actions.
• Collaborate with NHS Supply Chain service providers to support the modernisation programme.

Skills

Project delivery

Governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team coordination

MS Project / PM tools

Education

PPM qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager

Function: Commercial - Medical Technologies

Location: Hybrid – Two days per week in the Alfreton & Wakefield office

Contract type: FTC - March 2027

Salary: Offered on a starting salary of£47,874 with the potential to increase up to £56,322 over the course of three years + additional benefits

Closing Date: 28th August 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Commercial Medical Technologies team working closely with the Procurement Strategy Delivery Lead on one of our high-profile stakeholder programmes.

Supporting the Procurement Strategy Delivery Lead, you will play a key role in delivering complex projects and transformation initiatives across the programme. Working collaboratively with internal teams and our key stakeholders you will manage the successful delivery of projects that embed sustainable improvements, enhance business performance, and deliver value for patients, customers, and the wider NHS.

Every day you will …

• Be responsible for the effective delivery of assigned projects and initiatives, working closely with the Procurement Strategy Delivery Lead to ensure objectives are clearly defined and achieved within agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.

• Plan, coordinate and manage project activities and initiatives, proactively identifying and managing risks, issues, dependencies and opportunities to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders who feed into projects and initiatives, ensuring timely contributions, effective collaboration and alignment with project objectives.
• Apply appropriate project management methodologies and controls, maintaining robust governance, accurate documentation and clear reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide structured project governance, oversight and reporting to ensure transparency, accountability and informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with cross functional teams and stakeholders at all levels, managing expectations and ensuring clear, consistent communication throughout project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying recurring themes, capturing lessons learned and implementing actions that enhance efficiency, effectiveness and future project outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with NHS Supply Chain service providers to support the successful delivery of projects contributing to the organisation's modernisation programme.

What can we offer you?

We want to reward you for your passion, enthusiasm, and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:

• Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
• We recognise our employees' hard work and contributions with annual bonus schemes, long service, and colleague recognition awards.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• We are dedicated to your development, through in-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
• A focus on your well-being offering 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%)
• Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you.
• 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community.
• Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.

NHS Supply Chain, who are we?

Our role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family, and our role is to source, deliver and supply healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales.

We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres, managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations. Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care.

What skills will help you thrive in this role?

• Project delivery - Experience delivering low to medium complexity projects across the full lifecycle within a wider programme.
• Methodology and governance - Understanding of project management methodologies (Agile / Waterfall), with the ability to manage governance, change, and budget.
• Communication and stakeholder management - Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to engage and manage a range of stakeholders.
• Team and supplier coordination - Experience working in matrix environments and coordinating cross-functional teams; with project delivery team management, desirable.
• Considered competent in the use of using software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project (or equivalent project management tool).
• Qualifications and sector knowledge - Relevant PPM qualification or equivalent experience; knowledge of healthcare, supply chain, or change frameworks desirable.

Our Inclusive Commitment

At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success, so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesn’t match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply.