Portfolio Coordinator

Job summary

At NHSBT we stand for hope. We stand for life. We stand for helping people do something extraordinary, saving and improving the lives of others. Are you ready to play your part?

Within the Blood Supply Directorate at NHSBT we have some ambitious plans to deliver change over the next five years. Working within the Programme and Portfolio Team you will be at the forefront of supporting these change programmes. The role will be varied, supporting work across donation, manufacturing, testing and logistics. You will help with the project work, undertaking a variety of duties to help ensure the success of these plans.

This is a unique opportunity to expand your understanding of project/programme methodology and delivery. You will therefore have a good grasp of project management through the complete lifecycle, supported by an excellent grasp of IT packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and the ability to use these to produce professional reports. Good verbal and written communication skills are more important. Calm when under pressure, you will be a team-player with knockout organisational and prioritising capabilities. You will also be educated to HNC/HND level or equivalent, and you will be keen to learn.

Main duties of the job

• Your role is to support the Head of Portfolio and the wider portfolio team to make sure that the great work being undertake to make changes in NHSBT is delivered to the best possible standards
• There is a wide range of interesting and challenging projects and programmes and you will learn how they impact on our customers and what good looks like
• On occasion you will need to support the key meetings, making sure they are well prepared and everyone is clear what needs to happen
• You will need to help out within the Portfolio Team and support the wider team on key reporting
• You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

It's an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.