Project Manager - Liverpool Health Partners

Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health research organization in Liverpool is seeking a Project Manager to oversee complex programmes. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and relevant project management experience. This role is vital for enhancing health research and innovation efforts in the region, requiring adaptability and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate with Hons Degree, preferably in a science or clinical area.
• Relevant project management experience.
• Managing or coordinating projects or programmes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project schedule and scope, ensuring they remain on track.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, sponsors, and internal stakeholders.
• Present at internal and external meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Honours Degree, preferably in a science or clinical area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Overview

Liverpool Health Partners (LHP) is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Project Manager to deliver complex and strategic programmes of work with partners. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a small, agile team working at the heart of health research and innovation in the Liverpool City Region.

Liverpool Health Partners is hosted by Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust, and therefore the post holder will be employed by LUHFT.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, be adaptable to a fast-paced and evolving environment, and bring a proactive, solutions-focused attitude. A key responsibility will be facilitating system working, reducing fragmentation and siloed working, and developing programmes that enhance research and innovation across Cheshire and Merseyside. The ability to influence without authority and foster collaborative thinking is essential.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to improve patient care.

UHLG is among the largest regional employers, with over 16,800 colleagues. We serve 630,000 people across Merseyside and provide a wide range of hospital services, including regional services for over two million in the North West. Our hospitals include Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool Women’s Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, please visit their careers page.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Monitor project schedule and scope, ensuring they remain on track, and implement procedures for deviations.
• Oversee/complete accurate and timely board submissions with the executive lead.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, sponsors, and internal stakeholders for assigned programmes.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and improve efficiency and quality of work on projects.
• Meet or exceed client/sponsor satisfaction expectations.
• Present at internal and external meetings with support as needed.
• Ensure staff adhere to professional standards and provide performance feedback.
• Review proposals and budgets.
• Follow the project issue escalation process.

For the full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Graduate with Hons Degree, preferably in a science or clinical area.
• Relevant project management experience.

Experience

• Managing or coordinating projects or programmes.
• Effective use of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project or other planning software.

Desirable criteria

• Liaison experience with NHS, universities, and industry staff.
• Leadership and influencing skills without authority.
• Experience as a client primary point of contact.
• Experience in the life sciences sector.

Knowledge

• Project management expertise.
• Financial information understanding.
• Knowledge of project management processes.

Desirable knowledge

• Research delivery, including commercial research.
• Ethical and quality standards for clinical trials, including EU Directive ICH/GCP.

Skills

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Administration and project management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Independent working and workload prioritisation.
• Professional liaison with clients/sponsors.
• Good planning and organisational skills.

Desirable skills

• Computerised data management skills.
• Development of SOPs.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.