Assistant Project Manager - Transformation
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
2 days ago
Posted date2 days ago
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Band5 | Estates & Facilities | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Based at St Jamess Hospital, with Trust wide travel
Helpdeliver projects that make a real difference for patients, staff and the NHS.
Areyou an organised, motivated project professional who thrives on turning ideasinto action? Do you want your work to have a visible, lasting impact onhealthcare services and sustainability? If so, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery ofhigh impact transformation and waste reduction projects across our Estates& Facilities service.
Thisis an exciting opportunity to build your project management career in one ofthe largest and busiest NHS trusts in the UK where the scale of our ambitionmatches the importance of our mission.
Thisis a challenging, demanding but very rewarding role, where you will see theresults of your work, and the difference they make too.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to findout more about the role prior to completing their application form. You cancontact sally.cumbers@nhs.net to arrange an informal discussion.
As part of the interview process, there will bean unsighted work based scenario task to complete and present to the panel.Details will be given on arrival.
Main duties of the job
AsAssistant Transformation Project Manager, youll play a key role in managingand delivering a portfolio of projects on a day to day basis, with a particularfocus on waste reduction, innovation and service transformation. Workingclosely with the Service Transformation Manager and a wide range of internaland external stakeholders, youll help ensure projects are delivered on time,within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Thisis a hands on role where no two days are the same. One day you might besupporting the development of a business case or Project Initiation Document;the next, tracking risks and costs, coordinating external advisors, orreporting progress to senior leaders. If you enjoy variety, responsibility andseeing tangible results from your work, this role will suit you perfectly.
Youll support the planning, delivery and monitoringof projects across Estates & Facilities, helping to ensure agreed outcomesare achieved.
Expected Shortlisting Date
02/02/2026
Planned Interview Date
12/02/2026
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over 20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The Estates and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, we provide a range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensure our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe.
Whether we're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact, providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrolling our sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the employer of choice for estates and facilities in the region.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for the project management of major projects on a day to day basis, primarily the management and organisation of Waste Reduction, innovation and transformation projects. The post holder will develop and deliver effective processes, procedures and management tools to enable project delivery. The Project Manager will develop frameworks within which agreed project outcomes can be delivered.
To manage and monitor the delivery of one or more projects
To provide support to the Estates & Facilities waste reduction programme. To manage and monitor the delivery of projects to agreed time, cost and quality standards
To identify sufficient and appropriate resources required to be allocated to projects, both within the project team and across the wider organisation
To manage the development and implementation of appropriate and effective project structures
To manage the development and implementation of appropriate and effective project control mechanisms, including programme management, risk management, cost control, variation management and change control, construction monitoring and post project evaluation
To identify and record project issues and risks and recommend suitable courses of action for resolution and mitigation
To report effectively to the Senior Management Teams within the Estates and Facilities and other key stakeholders within the projects.
To monitor the delivery of agreed projects within Estates & Facilities and liaising across the wider organisation.
To motivate and direct the input of individuals contributing to the project
To identify and obtain any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of projects
To be responsible for project administration
Liaise with operational teams and stakeholders to ensure that objectives are met
What youll be doing
Youll support the planning, delivery and monitoring of projects across Estates & Facilities, helping to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved. Key aspects of the role include:
Managing and monitoring one or more projects from initiation through to delivery and evaluation
Supporting the Trusts Estates & Facilities waste reduction programme, helping to drive sustainable and cost effective solutions
Developing, implementing and maintaining effective project controls, including risk, issue, cost, change and programme management
Contributing to key project documentation such as briefs, business cases, procurement documents and reports
Monitoring project costs and supporting financial control and authorisation processes
Identifying issues and risks, proactively recommending solutions and mitigation actions
Coordinating and monitoring the input of external advisors, contractors and internal teams
Producing clear, accurate and timely reports for senior managers and key stakeholders to support learning and improvement
Were looking for someone who brings energy, organisation and curiosity to their work and who is keen to develop further as a project management professional.
Youll ideally have:
Experience working in a project management or project support role, within healthcare or another complex organisation
A degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) and training in project or programme management techniques
A working knowledge of risk and issue management, and an understanding of project procurement processes
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to juggle priorities and meet demanding deadlines
Excellent communication and relationship building skills, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
The confidence to analyse complex information, make recommendations and deal constructively with challenge or resistance
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for the project management of major projects on a day to day basis, primarily the management and organisation of Waste Reduction, innovation and transformation projects. The post holder will develop and deliver effective processes, procedures and management tools to enable project delivery. The Project Manager will develop frameworks within which agreed project outcomes can be delivered.
To manage and monitor the delivery of one or more projects
To provide support to the Estates & Facilities waste reduction programme. To manage and monitor the delivery of projects to agreed time, cost and quality standards
To identify sufficient and appropriate resources required to be allocated to projects, both within the project team and across the wider organisation
To manage the development and implementation of appropriate and effective project structures
To manage the development and implementation of appropriate and effective project control mechanisms, including programme management, risk management, cost control, variation management and change control, construction monitoring and post project evaluation
To identify and record project issues and risks and recommend suitable courses of action for resolution and mitigation
To report effectively to the Senior Management Teams within the Estates and Facilities and other key stakeholders within the projects.
To monitor the delivery of agreed projects within Estates & Facilities and liaising across the wider organisation.
To motivate and direct the input of individuals contributing to the project
To identify and obtain any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of projects
To be responsible for project administration
Liaise with operational teams and stakeholders to ensure that objectives are met
What youll be doing
Youll support the planning, delivery and monitoring of projects across Estates & Facilities, helping to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved. Key aspects of the role include:
Managing and monitoring one or more projects from initiation through to delivery and evaluation
Supporting the Trusts Estates & Facilities waste reduction programme, helping to drive sustainable and cost effective solutions
Developing, implementing and maintaining effective project controls, including risk, issue, cost, change and programme management
Contributing to key project documentation such as briefs, business cases, procurement documents and reports
Monitoring project costs and supporting financial control and authorisation processes
Identifying issues and risks, proactively recommending solutions and mitigation actions
Coordinating and monitoring the input of external advisors, contractors and internal teams
Producing clear, accurate and timely reports for senior managers and key stakeholders to support learning and improvement
Were looking for someone who brings energy, organisation and curiosity to their work and who is keen to develop further as a project management professional.
Youll ideally have:
Experience working in a project management or project support role, within healthcare or another complex organisation
A degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) and training in project or programme management techniques
A working knowledge of risk and issue management, and an understanding of project procurement processes
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to juggle priorities and meet demanding deadlines
Excellent communication and relationship building skills, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
The confidence to analyse complex information, make recommendations and deal constructively with challenge or resistance
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
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Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
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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.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
Band5 | Estates & Facilities | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Based at St Jamess Hospital, with Trust wide travel
Helpdeliver projects that make a real difference for patients, staff and the NHS.
Areyou an organised, motivated project professional who thrives on turning ideasinto action? Do you want your work to have a visible, lasting impact onhealthcare services and sustainability? If so, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery ofhigh impact transformation and waste reduction projects across our Estates& Facilities service.
Thisis an exciting opportunity to build your project management career in one ofthe largest and busiest NHS trusts in the UK where the scale of our ambitionmatches the importance of our mission.
Thisis a challenging, demanding but very rewarding role, where you will see theresults of your work, and the difference they make too.
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to findout more about the role prior to completing their application form. You cancontact sally.cumbers@nhs.net to arrange an informal discussion.
As part of the interview process, there will bean unsighted work based scenario task to complete and present to the panel.Details will be given on arrival.
Main duties of the job
AsAssistant Transformation Project Manager, youll play a key role in managingand delivering a portfolio of projects on a day to day basis, with a particularfocus on waste reduction, innovation and service transformation. Workingclosely with the Service Transformation Manager and a wide range of internaland external stakeholders, youll help ensure projects are delivered on time,within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Thisis a hands on role where no two days are the same. One day you might besupporting the development of a business case or Project Initiation Document;the next, tracking risks and costs, coordinating external advisors, orreporting progress to senior leaders. If you enjoy variety, responsibility andseeing tangible results from your work, this role will suit you perfectly.
Youll support the planning, delivery and monitoringof projects across Estates & Facilities, helping to ensure agreed outcomesare achieved.
Expected Shortlisting Date
02/02/2026
Planned Interview Date
12/02/2026
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over 20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The Estates and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, we provide a range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensure our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe.
Whether we're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact, providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrolling our sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the employer of choice for estates and facilities in the region.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for the project management of major projects on a day to day basis, primarily the management and organisation of Waste Reduction, innovation and transformation projects. The post holder will develop and deliver effective processes, procedures and management tools to enable project delivery. The Project Manager will develop frameworks within which agreed project outcomes can be delivered.
To manage and monitor the delivery of one or more projects
To provide support to the Estates & Facilities waste reduction programme. To manage and monitor the delivery of projects to agreed time, cost and quality standards
To identify sufficient and appropriate resources required to be allocated to projects, both within the project team and across the wider organisation
To manage the development and implementation of appropriate and effective project structures
To manage the development and implementation of appropriate and effective project control mechanisms, including programme management, risk management, cost control, variation management and change control, construction monitoring and post project evaluation
To identify and record project issues and risks and recommend suitable courses of action for resolution and mitigation
To report effectively to the Senior Management Teams within the Estates and Facilities and other key stakeholders within the projects.
To monitor the delivery of agreed projects within Estates & Facilities and liaising across the wider organisation.
To motivate and direct the input of individuals contributing to the project
To identify and obtain any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of projects
To be responsible for project administration
Liaise with operational teams and stakeholders to ensure that objectives are met
What youll be doing
Youll support the planning, delivery and monitoring of projects across Estates & Facilities, helping to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved. Key aspects of the role include:
Managing and monitoring one or more projects from initiation through to delivery and evaluation
Supporting the Trusts Estates & Facilities waste reduction programme, helping to drive sustainable and cost effective solutions
Developing, implementing and maintaining effective project controls, including risk, issue, cost, change and programme management
Contributing to key project documentation such as briefs, business cases, procurement documents and reports
Monitoring project costs and supporting financial control and authorisation processes
Identifying issues and risks, proactively recommending solutions and mitigation actions
Coordinating and monitoring the input of external advisors, contractors and internal teams
Producing clear, accurate and timely reports for senior managers and key stakeholders to support learning and improvement
Were looking for someone who brings energy, organisation and curiosity to their work and who is keen to develop further as a project management professional.
Youll ideally have:
Experience working in a project management or project support role, within healthcare or another complex organisation
A degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) and training in project or programme management techniques
A working knowledge of risk and issue management, and an understanding of project procurement processes
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to juggle priorities and meet demanding deadlines
Excellent communication and relationship building skills, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
The confidence to analyse complex information, make recommendations and deal constructively with challenge or resistance
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for the project management of major projects on a day to day basis, primarily the management and organisation of Waste Reduction, innovation and transformation projects. The post holder will develop and deliver effective processes, procedures and management tools to enable project delivery. The Project Manager will develop frameworks within which agreed project outcomes can be delivered.
To manage and monitor the delivery of one or more projects
To provide support to the Estates & Facilities waste reduction programme. To manage and monitor the delivery of projects to agreed time, cost and quality standards
To identify sufficient and appropriate resources required to be allocated to projects, both within the project team and across the wider organisation
To manage the development and implementation of appropriate and effective project structures
To manage the development and implementation of appropriate and effective project control mechanisms, including programme management, risk management, cost control, variation management and change control, construction monitoring and post project evaluation
To identify and record project issues and risks and recommend suitable courses of action for resolution and mitigation
To report effectively to the Senior Management Teams within the Estates and Facilities and other key stakeholders within the projects.
To monitor the delivery of agreed projects within Estates & Facilities and liaising across the wider organisation.
To motivate and direct the input of individuals contributing to the project
To identify and obtain any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of projects
To be responsible for project administration
Liaise with operational teams and stakeholders to ensure that objectives are met
What youll be doing
Youll support the planning, delivery and monitoring of projects across Estates & Facilities, helping to ensure agreed outcomes are achieved. Key aspects of the role include:
Managing and monitoring one or more projects from initiation through to delivery and evaluation
Supporting the Trusts Estates & Facilities waste reduction programme, helping to drive sustainable and cost effective solutions
Developing, implementing and maintaining effective project controls, including risk, issue, cost, change and programme management
Contributing to key project documentation such as briefs, business cases, procurement documents and reports
Monitoring project costs and supporting financial control and authorisation processes
Identifying issues and risks, proactively recommending solutions and mitigation actions
Coordinating and monitoring the input of external advisors, contractors and internal teams
Producing clear, accurate and timely reports for senior managers and key stakeholders to support learning and improvement
Were looking for someone who brings energy, organisation and curiosity to their work and who is keen to develop further as a project management professional.
Youll ideally have:
Experience working in a project management or project support role, within healthcare or another complex organisation
A degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) and training in project or programme management techniques
A working knowledge of risk and issue management, and an understanding of project procurement processes
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to juggle priorities and meet demanding deadlines
Excellent communication and relationship building skills, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
The confidence to analyse complex information, make recommendations and deal constructively with challenge or resistance
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Team working skills and the ability to develop excellent working relationships with all levels of staff within the Trust as well as external organisations
- Be able to work under pressure and deliver to demanding deadlines
- Be resilient, self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 Applications and/or other computer based programs
- Negotiation and facilitation skills
- Presentation skills
Essential
- Experience in a Project Management post
- Working knowledge and experience of Estates & Facilities services in healthcare or other complex organisation
- Understanding of project procurement and procurement management activities
Essential
- 5 GCSEs including Maths & English
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Trained in project/programme management techniques
Essential
- Be willing to develop new skills, including completing appropriate training as required
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Team working skills and the ability to develop excellent working relationships with all levels of staff within the Trust as well as external organisations
- Be able to work under pressure and deliver to demanding deadlines
- Be resilient, self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 Applications and/or other computer based programs
- Negotiation and facilitation skills
- Presentation skills
Essential
- Experience in a Project Management post
- Working knowledge and experience of Estates & Facilities services in healthcare or other complex organisation
- Understanding of project procurement and procurement management activities
Essential
- 5 GCSEs including Maths & English
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Trained in project/programme management techniques
Essential
- Be willing to develop new skills, including completing appropriate training as required
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
JOB SUMMARY
Assistant Project Manager - Transformation
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Leeds
2 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Assistant Project Manager - Transformation