Project Lead

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Project Lead to join North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) Digital Transformation & Optimisation Service.

Working with a team of over 50 staff offering project management & delivery, business analysis, business change and benefits as well as project support office services to a wide array of clients across the health sector, including Primary Care, Social Care, Community Services, NHSE&I bodies, Pharmacies, Local Trusts and Local Authorities as well as NECS staff based across England.

We offer hybrid working in this role meaning that the successful candidate can work from a mixture of locations including home, NECS offices and customer locations.

What do we offer?

27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays.

Flexible working.

Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely).

Career development.

Active wellbeing and inclusion networks.

Excellent pension.

NHS Car lease scheme.

Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager in delivery of large-scale projects, as well as taking ownership of smaller scale projects, with a significant focus on change management and service modernisation and improvement.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the provision of high quality, efficient and customer focused project management to a broad range of customer groups with a significant emphasis on governance and you will be responsible for delivering a first-class service and will therefore be driven, diplomatic, personable, proactive, and professional.

The candidate must be experienced in project management with refined organisational skills that balance work, and team support. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to provide detailed complex reports and presentations when required.

Extensive knowledge of working within the NHS and the Digital Agenda would be highly desirable.

About us

At NECS we are very proud to be part of the NHS England family. We are one of the very few truly customer-owned entities within the NHS. We have grown from our roots in the North East to be an NHS business with customers the length and breadth of the UK and further abroad. Our customer base has diversified significantly over this period, and we are now very pleased to be serving NHS providers as well as commissioners, NHSE regions, Local Authorities, General Practices and national NHSE Directorates.

NECS combines specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve required results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We very much see ourselves as a key partner in the future success of the healthcare system and we take our share of the responsibility for shaping effective delivery.

Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. Were passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that as well as an excellent benefits package including generous holidays and pension plus free car parking and access to NHS discounts.

How to Apply: Submit your application via NHS Jobs but please contact claire.flanders@nhs.net for further information.