Project Officer

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Carlisle is seeking a Project Officer to drive an IT modernization program. The role involves maintaining project documents, supporting user engagement, and coordinating across multiple digital projects. Ideal candidates will have project management experience and a passion for improving healthcare processes. The position offers development opportunities, a competitive NHS pension, and a flexible working scheme.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Excellent development opportunities

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in project management principles and risk management.
• Ability to support and engage with user groups.
• Capability to gather and interpret information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project documents and data.
• Coordinate and administer project meetings.
• Support user-led design initiatives.

Skills

Project coordination

Data management

User support

Information presentation

Job description

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, supporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of project documents and data.
• Working with user groups, including support to users.
• Project coordination and administration of project/programme meetings.
• Support the development and maintenance of project documents and data collection systems.
• Gather, interpret and present information.
• Help introduce user‑led design to projects.
• Provide project coordination across multiple digital programmes/projects.

Training and Development

• Training opportunities in project management principles, risk and issue management, process mapping, benefits management and communications.

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.

NCIC is committed to providing a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and to creating a green and sustainable region. All staff are expected to support sustainability initiatives.

Applicants applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant who meet all essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Immigration and Sponsorship

Due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility prior to applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Standard Check: £27.40 (deducted over 4 months).
Enhanced Check: £55.40 (deducted over 4 months).

Application Process

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient responses are received this post may close earlier than the specified closing date, so please apply as soon as possible. Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked via email to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.