Job summary
We're looking for an ambitious and driven Operations Specialist - Project Manager to join our dynamic HealthTech Operations and Improvement team. In this key role, you'll lead the delivery of high-impact national guidance to the NHS, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and to the highest standards.
If you're passionate about improving operational resilience and building sustainable solutions that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As the first point of contact for major development initiatives, you'll bring people together--coordinating internal teams and collaborating with a diverse range of external stakeholders.
About us
The HealthTech Evaluation Programme develops guidance on HeathTech.Under the leadership of the Director for HealthTech, the HealthTech programme selects and assesses medical devices, digital health technologies and novel diagnostic products, and develops guidance and advice on the clinical and cost-efficient use of these products for the NHS and its social care partners. This role will be a key-role within the HealthTech Operations and Improvement team to improve operational resilience, project manage, develop and implement sustainable business operations.
We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.
Our benefits include:Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK.Flexible Working - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times.Exclusive Discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card.Time to Recharge - Start with 27 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.Inclusive Staff Networks - Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and more - we celebrate diversity.Tailored Development - Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities.
If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
- First Degree relevant to the role or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and further training/developmentin business operations and project management
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Prince 2 and / or Agile practitioner or relevant project management qualification
Education/Qualification
Desirable
- Lean Six Sigma and/ or Quality Improvement, Process Mapping qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in managing and delivering multiple complex projects or programmes, working collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve meaningful outcomes
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in an operational and/or project management role, including working in dynamic or agile environments, with a focus on adaptability and collaborative working
Experience
Essential
- Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both inside and outside an organisation, along with an understanding of business needs and how your skills and background support success in this role.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to lead, support, and motivate others, within your direct team or through matrix management whilst working collaboratively across teams or functions to achieve shared goals and deliver organisational priorities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First Degree relevant to the role or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and further training/developmentin business operations and project management
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Prince 2 and / or Agile practitioner or relevant project management qualification
Education/Qualification
Desirable
- Lean Six Sigma and/ or Quality Improvement, Process Mapping qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in managing and delivering multiple complex projects or programmes, working collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve meaningful outcomes
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in an operational and/or project management role, including working in dynamic or agile environments, with a focus on adaptability and collaborative working
Experience
Essential
- Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both inside and outside an organisation, along with an understanding of business needs and how your skills and background support success in this role.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to lead, support, and motivate others, within your direct team or through matrix management whilst working collaboratively across teams or functions to achieve shared goals and deliver organisational priorities.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided 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 can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided 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 can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
