Project Officer

NHS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking a Project Officer to support IT modernization initiatives. Based in Carlisle, the role involves assisting project managers, coordinating tasks, and developing documentation. Candidates should possess a diploma level education and a strong understanding of project management methodologies. This full-time position offers competitive salary and NHS benefits including flexible working hours and a generous holiday scheme, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Excellent opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Educated to Diploma level or equivalent, or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge.
• Basic understanding of formal project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining project documents and data collection systems.
• Support project coordination and administration of meetings.
• Gather, interpret and present information effectively.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Risk management

Budgeting principles

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Diploma level education or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Project Officer: 37.5hr - fixed term to 31/05/26

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in Cumbria? Do you enjoy working with people and supporting them to transform the way they work?

An exciting opportunity exists within our Digital Programmes team, liaising with our health partners, including acute hospitals, community services and GP practices. The Project Officer will be a key member of the team driving a transformational IT modernisation programme.

Main Duties

Assist programme and project managers on one or more digital programmes/projects. Assistance includes:

• Support the development and maintenance of project documents and data collection systems
• Gather, interpret and present information
• Help introduce user‑led design to projects
• Work with user groups
• Provide project coordination
• Administration of project / programme meetings
• Providing support to users

Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to Diploma level or equivalent, or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge
• Basic understanding of formal project management methodologies and tools
• Principles of Risk & issue management
• Principles of Budgeting
• Principles of Benefits Management
• Principles of planning and resource management
• Experience of working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
• Experience of delivering tasks to quality, time and budget requirements
• Options appraisal
• Preparation and maintenance of schedules for activities and events for a change initiative, taking into account dependencies and resource requirements
• Obtaining estimates for the cost of activities, events and overheads
• Developing internal documents and contributing to policies
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Ability to travel independently across West North and East Cumbria on a regular basis and occasionally nationally
• Promote equality and value diversity

Desirable:

• MS Office
• PRINCE2 Foundation
• Evidence of continuous personal development
• Team development & leadership
• Service improvement tools and methodologies
• Healthcare Finance
• Specifying requirements
• Contract management
• Estimation methods for scheduling
• Quality management processes; metrics for processes and quality standards
• Development of stakeholder management and communications plans
• Information Governance & Cyber Security requirements
• Working as part of a project team in the NHS and/or IT
• Working on a project using a PRINCE2-based framework
• Working as part of a team operating in a matrix management environment
• Interfacing with other disciplines such as legal, finance and HR on the development of requirements for projects
• Managing conflict
• Monitoring financial performance against a budget
• Process mapping
• Contributing to the development of business cases for projects
• Researching, assessing and prioritising stakeholder requirements
• Ability to clear communicate and reinforce to team members and stakeholders the vision, values and objectives of a project

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts*
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS pension scheme
• Vivup – free, confidential counselling and information service*

*Subject to eligibility

Additional Information

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applicants who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one‑off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one‑off payment.

Location

Maglona House, 69 Kingstown Broadway, Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA3 0HA

Job Details

Posted on 02 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 4, Salary £27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract: Fixed term – 6 months

Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: 262-A-25-7555858-B