Project Manager

Job summary

2 fixed term roles 1 till 01/03/2025 the other till 01/06/2025

You will lead the work of a proactive team that will make a real contribution to innovation for NHSBT and have a major impact on the Donor and patient experience. It will be a great opportunity to work closely with venue suppliers, other Public Sector organisations, and help build lasting relationships. You will join the organisation at a time of challenge but also great excitement, taking decisions and implementing changes that will further improve the life-saving services we provide. The project manager in this post will initially be assigned to projects focused on testing blood to ensure we are providing safe and high-quality products for patients.

Main duties of the job

Managing Blood Supply projects to timely and successful conclusions. Ensure that intended project outcomes are in alignment with the business strategies, that all project budgets are managed effectively, and all operational needs are met. Under the direction of the Programme and Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for the management of specific projects, ensuring that they are managed to the highest professional standards and comply with all relevant internal and external standards, regulation and instructions. Deputising for the Programme and Portfolio Manager as required and supporting assurance of projects and programmes across the organisation. Supporting Blood Supply portfolio build planning and reporting processes. You may be expected to manage more than one project at any given time at different stages in their lifecycle. Participate in the development and improvement of the NHSBT Portfolio, Programme and Project Management tools and methods. Maintenance of all project artefacts, for example project/programme board update packs, project plans, runbooks, RAIDD logs.

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever