Job summary
As Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for managing projects and programmes from inception through to completion. You will ensure timely and successful project conclusions and delivery of capability for achieving business benefits through: Planning, supporting and monitoring the progress of the projects; Managing internal resources, external suppliers and consultants; Ensuring that project deliverables are linked to the achievement of strategic initiatives for the business unit; Taking accountability for the planning, structuring, leading and execution of projects; Ensuring adherence to programme objectives; and Participating in the development and improvement of our Portfolio, Programme and Project Management tools and methodology
Main duties of the job
To manage programmes or portfolios of related NHSBT projects from inception through to completion. To ensure timely and successful project conclusions and delivery of capability for achieving business benefits through; Planning, supporting and monitoring the progress of the programme Managing internal resources and external suppliers and consultants, ensuring that programme and project deliverables are tightly linked to the achievement of strategic initiatives for the business unit taking accountability for the planning, structuring, leading and execution Ensuring adherence to programme objectives. Participate in the development and improvement of the NHSBT Portfolio, Programme and Project Management tools and methods
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
007594
Job locations
England
England
England
BS34 7QH
NHS Blood and Transplant
Capitol Way, Dodworth
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
NHS Blood and Transplant
Plymouth Grove
Manchester
M13 9LL
NHS Blood and Transplant
Charcot Road
London
NW9 5BG
NHS Blood and Transplant
Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
NHS Blood and Transplant
Coxford Road
Southampton
SO16 5AF
NHS Blood and Transplant
75 Cranmer Terrace
London
SW17 0RB
NHS Blood and Transplant
New Street
Birmingham
B2 4DU
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
England
England
England
BS34 7QH
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