Oxford Health NHS Trust

Estates Assistant Project Manager

The closing date is 10 May 2026

Job summary

Join a team that's shaping the future of our NHS estateOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a motivated and proactive Estates Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of a wide range of capital development projects -- from minor refurbishments to major construction schemes.

You'll be part of a Estates Capital Development team that "delivers both minor and major capital developments... providing professional, technical, high quality, cost-effective, informed and timely advice" .

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project management experience who wants to develop their career in a supportive NHS environment.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the design, specification and management of capital projects "from inception to completion/final account"
Supporting the production of tender documents, building specifications, project programmes and statutory applications
Helping to carry out site surveys, inspections and condition assessments
Coordinating project meetings, taking minutes and supporting communication across teams
Maintaining project filing systems and updating the estates technical library
Supporting financial processes, including tender uploads and cost monitoring
Contributing to risk management, health & safety documentation and compliance
Working collaboratively with clinical, corporate and facilities teams across the Trust
This role is varied, hands-on and ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, teamwork and managing multiple priorities.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CS7892677

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree qualified, and experience as a project manager

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of project management processes, structures and governance
Aware of business issues particularly within Estates, for example, risks/incidents, staffing issues/retention, finances, efficiencies

Experience

Essential

Experience of supporting all aspects of project management, risk management and operational management - performance report, risk register, incidents and learning from them sharing in newsletter, standing agenda item.
Excellent experience of working across departments and organisational boundaries.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree qualified, and experience as a project manager

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of project management processes, structures and governance
Aware of business issues particularly within Estates, for example, risks/incidents, staffing issues/retention, finances, efficiencies

Experience

Essential

Experience of supporting all aspects of project management, risk management and operational management - performance report, risk register, incidents and learning from them sharing in newsletter, standing agenda item.
Excellent experience of working across departments and organisational boundaries.

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.