Job summary
- Main area
- Project manager
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (from start date, TBC in contract)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 907-601
- Employer
- NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Level 1A
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Project Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care.
As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to creating a inclusive environment and welcome everyone from all backgrounds to apply so we can continue to create a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve.
If you are suitably qualified and have an interest in remote, hybrid, full time or part time working we encourage you to get in touch as we are happy to discuss potential flexible working opportunities.
We have modern offices in Manchester city centre and Stratford, London. Please take into consideration that you may be required to commute to one of our offices for business purposes if necessary.
Job overview
The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful project management of the NICE Advice function including the work of NICE International. The project manager will work closely with other project managers, the assistant project managers, project coordinators and administrators to manage the planning and coordination of a portfolio of different projects, services and deliverables to process, time and quality, ensuring that processes are followed appropriately.
The project manager will also work closely with the programme manager to support the delivery of a range of activities across the NICE Advice and NICE International programme, including triaging and interpreting enquiries and requests, developing proposals, reviewing and improving key operating procedures.
The project manager will also play a key role in liaising with external stakeholders nationally and internationally, including pharmaceutical and HealthTech companies, health experts, overseas Department for Business and Trade colleagues, and senior health leaders in different countries.
Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we get too many applications so don't delay with your application!
Main duties of the job
The Project manager will support NICE Advice, including the work of NICE International, across its varied portfolio of projects and activity.
Key responsibilities include:
• Coordinating staff and input from external stakeholders to successfully deliver NICE Advice’s service offering, closely monitoring a number of different projects to ensure they run efficiently, with the appropriate security and risk measures in place, and to meet the needs of our clients and the team
• Working with national and international organisations, public bodies, academia, professional groups, NHS organisations, international health leaders and stakeholders, and other teams within NICE to support the activity of the programme
• Playing a key role in the collection, storage, and organisation of data from various sources to ensure accessibility and reliability for analysis. Supporting the development and implementation of data analysis techniques and tools to enable effective reporting, decision-making and strategic planning.
• Regularly reviewing operational procedures, identify areas for improvement, and lead on the implementation of changes in key areas.
• Updating senior team members on progress of different projects and working with the Assistant project managers to support risk mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Ensuring that customer needs and commercial considerations are a key focus when delivering on all responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
NICE Advice provides a single point of entry to NICE for the life sciences industry. From value proposition to evidence generation and market access, NICE Advice provides healthtech (devices, diagnostics, digital, artificial intelligence) and pharmaceutical developers with a trusted adviser, supporting them along the whole product pathway. We work collaboratively with life sciences companies so that more patients gain access to the best treatments and care.
We support companies to prepare for a NICE evaluation or engagements with payers or commissioners by providing accurate and reliable advice, education and NHS insights.
We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.
Benefits:
• We offer a range of benefits including the NHS pension scheme and staff discounts
• We provide a thorough induction programme
• Personal development is supported through extensive training and development opportunities
• We promote flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work life balance
• We value equality and diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community
• We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in line with the NHS Guaranteed Interview Scheme
If you feel this is the type of environment, you will enjoy working in then please feel free to contact us for more information or apply now.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.
Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to First degree, relevant project management qualification, or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in healthcare or associated industries
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience in the management of complex projects involving multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of working with a range of individuals, external stakeholders, and organisations ideally in a healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
- Line management experience
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise and deliver multiple parallel projects to time and high quality
- Ability to analyse and synthesise highly complex information and present it clearly and precisely, both verbally and in written formats
- Confident negotiation skills, and the ability to deliver contentious information in a sensitive manner, sometimes in hostile situations
- Good attention to detail with a thorough and systematic approach to tasks and high standards of accuracy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Deborah Lee
- Job title
- Programme Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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