Job summary
Are you a motivated self-starter with a passion for project management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your skills can make a real impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dedicated Project Support Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be an integral part of a dynamic project team, working to deliver the exciting redevelopment of the Lynfield Mount Hospital site. You will provide essential administrative and project-related support, coordinate key project activities, and ensure the smooth operation of the project office.
Your responsibilities will include facilitating project meetings, producing vital documentation, develop and define the project's administrative processes and maintain high standards of performance. You will also play a crucial role in supporting all aspects of project management, from updating project plans to managing correspondence and organising events.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a difference and be part of a project that will transform healthcare services at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Closing Date: 5th October 2025
Shortlisting Date: 13th/14th October 2025
Interview Date: 24th October 2025
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a designated project team established to oversee the successful delivery of the proposed Lynfield Mount Hospital Redevelopment based on the current site.
The postholder will provide administrative and project related support to the Project Management Team as well as coordinate activity to support the scheme, facilitating key project meetings and producing various types of project documentation.
The postholder will assist in establishing and maintaining the project office, project controls and reporting mechanisms across all elements of the project and other enabling schemes
The postholder needs to be a motivated self-starter, who can pick up and run with complex issues.
The postholder will be required to work from the Lynfield Mount site and/or New Mill as required, with ad-hoc remote working opportunities available.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.Right to Work in the UKApplicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.Right to Work in the UKApplicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant area
Desirable
- Prince 2 - Project Management or similar
Experience
Essential
- Working experience of Portfolio, Programme and Project support/ administration services including project planning, document maintenance and reporting writing.
- Extensive experience of operating in a project management/ PMO support role
Desirable
- Working knowledge of administrative procedures, range of computerised software and Policies and Procedures relevant to the role
- Administration/Secretarial experience with supervisory experience predominately within the NHS
- Knowledge of inputting into and interpreting NHS Risk registers
Skills
Essential
- Intermediate/ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Knowledge of using Microsoft Projects/Teams
- Ability to produce well presented, clear and accurate documents and reports
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively and manage conflicting demands
- Capable of working within time limits and under pressure with attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specialist knowledge and expertise and experience in project support with a general awareness about project management methodologies and business/ admin
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant area
Desirable
- Prince 2 - Project Management or similar
Experience
Essential
- Working experience of Portfolio, Programme and Project support/ administration services including project planning, document maintenance and reporting writing.
- Extensive experience of operating in a project management/ PMO support role
Desirable
- Working knowledge of administrative procedures, range of computerised software and Policies and Procedures relevant to the role
- Administration/Secretarial experience with supervisory experience predominately within the NHS
- Knowledge of inputting into and interpreting NHS Risk registers
Skills
Essential
- Intermediate/ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Knowledge of using Microsoft Projects/Teams
- Ability to produce well presented, clear and accurate documents and reports
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively and manage conflicting demands
- Capable of working within time limits and under pressure with attention to detail
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specialist knowledge and expertise and experience in project support with a general awareness about project management methodologies and business/ admin
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
