Project Officer - Warneford 200

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oxford is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the Warneford 200 project. You will develop project plans, track progress, and engage with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong project management and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits including NHS discounts offered.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car and cycle schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Support groups on diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Demonstrable project management experience and successful project delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience producing high-quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Track progress against milestones and prepare status reports.
• Engage with stakeholders and implement a communications plan.
• Monitor budgets and ensure efficient resource use.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

You'll report to the Head of Charity and work with other key project leads involved in the project. A Warneford 200 Delivery Group is in place to plan and coordinate project delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in this group, contributing to the success of the project and engaging with local stakeholders involved in the commemoration year.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning: Develop comprehensive W200 project plans, including scope, objectives, and deliverables. Identify resources, set timelines, and establish milestones. Report to the W200 Delivery Group, Head of Charity, and Charity Committee as required.
2. Monitoring and Reporting: Track progress against milestones using project controls like plans, action logs, and risk registers. Prepare and present status reports to stakeholders, senior management, and grant bodies.
3. Stakeholder Management & Communications: Engage with stakeholders such as volunteers, service users, and community members. Develop and implement a W200 Communications Plan with the Trust's Communication Team.
4. Budget and Resource Management: Monitor budgets, escalate approvals when necessary, and ensure efficient resource use. Address financial risks proactively.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details on the role and background of the Warneford 200 projects.

Person Specification:

Essential: Demonstrable project management experience and successful project delivery; strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills; experience producing high-quality reports.

Desirable: Experience in charity and third sector project management.

About Our Organisation:

We provide physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes, aiming for care as close to home as possible. Our vision is "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team," guided by our values: "Caring, safe and excellent."

Benefits:

• Career progression opportunities
• Tailored learning and development
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• NHS discounts
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car and cycle schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists apply)
• Support groups on diversity and inclusion