Job Summary
The postholder will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects aligned with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s strategic goals. The role covers the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. It involves working with internal and external stakeholders to support public service improvement and organisational change.
- Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title: Project Manager
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed term (4 months)
- Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Band: Band 7 (Agenda for Change)
- Closing Date: 27 August 2025
Main Duties
Provide overall management for projects
Support, facilitate, and monitor progress of projects within and across sites
Support performance improvement
Manage a team of project staff
Accountable for achieving project objectives, meeting deadlines, and ensuring outcomes align with organisational and stakeholder expectations
Identify and escalate significant risks, issues, or deviations from plan requiring senior intervention
Job Responsibilities
Project Planning and Delivery
Manage the full lifecycle of projects from initiation through to closure
Develop, implement, and monitor project plans aligned with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s goals
Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders
Resolve issues and manage dependencies to ensure milestones are met
Stakeholder Management
Engage with internal teams, external partners, and senior management
Facilitate communication and ensure stakeholder needs are met
Governance and Reporting
Establish governance frameworks and track progress
Report to the Head of PMO and senior leaders on risks, issues, and performance metrics
Conduct evaluations and share lessons learned
Risk and Issue Management
Identify risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies
Resolve issues promptly to minimise disruption
Resource and Budget Management
Allocate and control financial and human resources effectively
Monitor expenditure, report variances, and implement corrective actions
Change Management
Support implementation of organisational change initiatives
Communicate effectively and engage stakeholders during transitions
Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
Benefits Realisation
Ensure delivery of measurable benefits
Track KPIs and align outcomes with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s strategic objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Project or programme management training/qualification (Prince2, MSP, APM)
Evidence of ongoing CPD activity
Knowledge & Experience (Essential)
Proven experience managing small to medium-sized projects (ideally in public sector/government)
Strong record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team management
Understanding of PRINCE2, Agile, or Waterfall methodologies
Knowledge of NHS frameworks and governance structures
Team management skills with ability to motivate and develop staff
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all others. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance must present a criminal record certificate from each country where they have lived 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 is available here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
How to Apply
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