Project Support Officer

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider in Cardiff is seeking a Project Support Officer to assist in managing projects for the Velindre Cancer Centre. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, a degree or equivalent experience, and knowledge of project control functions such as PRINCE 2. This full-time, fixed-term role lasts for 19 months with potential extension. The salary ranges from £31,516 to £38,364 per annum.

Qualifications

• Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience of delivering in a project environment.
• Experience in healthcare settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Management Office in project planning and control.
• Ensure project controls are monitored and reported.
• Manage communications with stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office knowledge

Prince 2 training

Project control functions knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Job description

Velindre Cancer Centre is a division of the Trust, and one of the leading non-surgical oncology centres in the United Kingdom. The challenge is to go further and achieve the quality of services, patient experience and clinical outcomes that are comparable with the best in Europe and the western world. In support of this ambition, the Trust has facilitated the Transforming Cancer Services Programme, which sets out a compelling vision for excellence in South East Wales. Working closely with Welsh Government and Local Health Boards, the programme will consist of a number of projects which include the development of a new cancer centre (nVCC) in Cardiff, a Radiotherapy Satellite Centre in Abergavenny and the reconfiguration of outreach services.

The post holder will work in the nVCC Project as part of the Controls Team, supporting the Principal Project Manager in delivering the workstream objectives and dependency link wider TCS Programme to deliver a new hospital in 2027. The post requires an individual who has excellent organisational and communication skills. Experience of working in healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 19 months due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main Duties of the Job

The role is offered as a 19 month secondment or fixed term appointment which could be extended depending on Welsh Government Funding. The successful applicant will need to establish credibility with a wide range of stakeholders and have the required knowledge and performance skills to fulfil the duties and responsibilities outlined within the Job Description.

About us

Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Details

Date posted: 12 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 a year Per Annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 19 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 120-AC150-0126

Job locations: Velindre Cancer Centre, Post Grad 2, Velindre Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL

Job Description - Responsibilities

• The role of the Project Support Officer (PSO) is to provide support to the Project Management Office (PMO) proactively contributing towards project planning, control and delivery.
• Will be responsible for ensuring all elements of project controls are monitored and reported against as directed by the Project Control Team Manager (PCTM).
• The role requires an individual who has excellent organisational and communication skills, as well as a full range of administrative and secretarial skills to support meetings at all levels.
• Will be required to be flexible in their approach and a self-starter able to demonstrate an ability to take work forward using their natural initiative.
• Will support the Project Control Team Manager (PCTM) to ensure accurate and consistent reporting is in place and challenge where necessary.
• Will support the Project Management Office (PMO) in delivery of its key objectives including benefits realisation, assurance reviews, post project evaluation and lessons learned.
• Will have line management responsibilities for the Project Administrators, when applicable.Will need to establish credibility with a wide range of stakeholders and have the required knowledge and performance skills to fulfil the duties and responsibilities outlined.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Knowledge and use of Power Business Intelligence (BI).

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification - Qualifications and Knowledge (Essential)

• Good level of educational attainment to degree level or equivalent experience
• Prince 2 training (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment)
• Evidence of further development - diploma or equivalent experience

Person Specification - Desirable

• Knowledge of the Mutual Investment Model (MIM) is desirable for this role.

Person Specification - Experience (Essential)

• Experience of administering projects or programmes
• Good knowledge of computer skills and of Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to master new applications
• Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE 2
• Experience of working with Oracle system for the procuring of stationery
• Knowledge and experience of all project control functions i.e., Planning, Cost, Risk, Change Control and Reporting, with ability to understand interactions between disciplines.
• Experience of producing written reports, using a mixture of quantitative and qualitative data

Person Specification - Experience (Desirable)

• Experience and understanding of information management and technology issues within the healthcare environment
• Experience and understanding of change and configuration management, and information management and technology issues within the project environment
• Experience of working with Oracle system for the procuring of stationery
• Experience of working in healthcare, preferably Cancer Services.

Person Specification - Skills and Attributes (Essential)

• Demonstrably delivered in a project environment
• Good Organisational skills and the ability to identify priorities
• Possess good written and oral communications skills
• Good report drafting skills and minute taking
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Project Team, stakeholders and third party service providers involved in the delivery of the projects
• Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Project
• Strong communication, facilitation and reporting skills

Person Specification - Skills and Attributes (Desirable)

• Ability to speak Welsh

Person Specification - Values/Personal Attributes (Essential)

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Responsive to changing environments
• Open to continual development
• Ability to work in a team, to work to deadlines and on own initiative
• Self‑motivated and enthusiastic person
• Able to work hours flexibly

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name: Velindre Cancer Centre

Address: Velindre Cancer Centre, Post Grad 2, Velindre Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL

Website: https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/