Workforce Optimisation Project Support Officer

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading health organisation in North Wales as a Workforce Optimisation Project Support Officer. This 12-month fixed-term role involves supporting various projects, providing administrative assistance, and interfacing with senior management. Ideal candidates will have experience in workforce optimisation and project support within the NHS. A passion for helping others and meticulous attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in large, complex NHS organisations.
• Proven experience as a Project Support Officer.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and diary management.
• Facilitate multiple projects and design promotional materials.
• Organise events from planning to feedback.

Skills

Workforce Optimisation

Attention to Detail

Event Organisation

Interfacing with Executives

Education

PRINCE II Foundation

Job description

Job summary

This post is a fixed-term/secondment opportunity for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

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.

This role offers a 12-month fixed contract. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Workforce Optimisation Project Support Officer to support various projects within the Optimisation Team. Key responsibilities include administrative duties, diary management, and supporting project delivery.

Essential skills and experience for this role include:

• Experience of Workforce Optimisation
• Experience within a large, complex NHS organisation
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to design booklets, posters, and promotional materials
• Event organisation from planning to feedback
• Interfacing with Executives and Senior Managers
• Understanding of Prince 2 methodologies, e.g., Foundation in Project Management

The Project Support Officer will assist staff in achieving programme outcomes through high-level project and administrative support. The role involves being the first point of contact for many staff, providing support, training, and guidance.

Main duties include:

• Optimisation
• Administrative and diary management
• Facilitating multiple projects
• Design of promotional materials
• Organising events from planning to post-event feedback
• Other duties as required

Desirable: Fluency in Welsh; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally encouraged to apply.

About us

If you enjoy a challenge, have a passion for helping others, or are seeking a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a dynamic environment. As Wales' largest health organisation, we provide a full spectrum of services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join us and benefit from our organisational values and 'Proud to Lead' framework.

We promote equality and diversity and are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. Please check your email regularly for correspondence. Applications in Welsh are welcome and will be treated equally.

Details:

• Date posted: 15 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 4
• Salary: £26,928 - £29,551 per annum, pro-rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 050-AC334-0525
• Location: Wrexham Maelor, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD (WFH)

Job description and person specification are available in supporting documents or via the 'Apply now' link in Trac.

Person Specification highlights include:

• Experience of Workforce Optimisation
• PRINCE II Foundation certification
• Experience in large, complex NHS organisations
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven experience as a Project Support Officer

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.