Job Description
Project Manager
This vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying early.
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Job Summary
At NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT), we provide a service that is unique, we help our donors do something extraordinary to save or enhance a life in need. You too can join us and play your part in our life-saving organisation.
Join our dedicated team in NHSBT organ donation and transplantation. You’ll be part of a programme team at the forefront of organ transplantation projects, ultimately saving and improving lives. The establishment of a national Assessment and Recovery Centre (ARC) service will extend equitable access to life-saving products and treatments to everyone that needs them and bridge the gap between shortage of organs available and demand.
You will have an innovative, problem-solving approach, with strong stakeholder management skills and experience in implementing risk management and governance processes. By being part of a passionate, enthusiastic, supportive, and high performing team, you will build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You will contribute to life-saving work, where every day promises diversity and excitement managing critical programmes aimed at enhancing organ donation and transplantation services.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for:
• Managing OTDT projects to timely and successful conclusions.
• Ensuring 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, the postholder 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 OTDT portfolio build planning and reporting processes.
• The postholder 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 You
Experience and Knowledge
- Significant project management experience, including managing risk and change, production of robust business cases, managing and monitoring budgets.
- Experience of using project management tools and software to support effect scoping, planning, implementing, and monitoring progress. Experience of managing resources, including those not under direct line management control.
- Good working knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools, in particular Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and Visio.
- Knowledge of how to effectively close projects and implement manage lessons learnt throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications and Training
- Masters’ degree in relevant subject or demonstrable knowledge and experience to Masters’ level.
- Evidence of training in project management methods (e.g. PRINCE II practitioner, agile, waterfall).
- Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
About Us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll 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.
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
- Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
- Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next steps
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 10th May 2026.
The assessment process for this role will be multistage. If you are successful at application, you will be invited to submit a video presentation by 23:59 on Sunday 17th May which will be the first assessment stage. Should you be successful you will then be invited to attend an interview which are anticipated to be held on Friday 29th May – subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact –
Name: Tara Dunn
Job Title: Recruitment Business Partner
Contact Details: Email – tara.dunn@nhsbt.nhs.uk
