Projects Manager- Chief Operating Officer's Office

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Free parking

Health & wellbeing support

Staff networks

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Chief Operating Officer's Office. You will lead a portfolio of NHS-focused projects, coordinating with clinical, operational and corporate teams to deliver improvements on time and with clear benefits.

The role requires excellent communication, strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving; NHS experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex projects in NHS/healthcare settings preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for this role.
• Proactive problem-solving approach and a track record of delivering improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes delegated by the Chief Operating Officer.
• Provide expert project management support to ensure programmes are delivered on time with measurable benefits.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational and corporate teams to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Healthcare project experience

Job description

Are you a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a passion for delivering improvement and supporting operational excellence?

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join the Chief Operating Officer's Office (COO). This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Divisional Leadership Teams, supporting the delivery of key strategic and operational priorities across the Trust.

In this role, you will lead and support a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes delegated by the Chief Operating Officer. The portfolio will be varied and responsive to the Trust's operational priorities, providing an opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of initiatives and make a tangible impact on patient services.

Projects May Include Areas Such As

• COO-Delegated Project Portfolio
• Project Planning and Delivery
• Executive Governance and Assurance
• Support to Divisions
• Analysis and Decision Support
• Risk, Issues and Interdependencies
• Finance, Resources and Benefits
• Leadership and Project Capability
• Relationships and Representation

Working collaboratively with clinical, operational and corporate teams, you will provide expert project management support to ensure programmes are delivered effectively, on time and with measurable benefits. You will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a track record of successfully delivering complex projects and service improvements. Experience within an NHS or healthcare setting would be advantageous.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Eardley Job title: Executive Assistant and Business Manager Email address: [e-mail]