Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager to join our delivery function. The post holder will support the design, implementation and management of a complex and politically important two-year commission with Sport England.
This is a change programme which aims to embed physical activity as a norm for prevention within the NHS, working with both senior decision makers and frontline workers in the healthcare and physical activity sectors.
The programme objectives are to:
- Align internal NHS England programmes with other national agencies
- Envision the future role of Physical Activity in delivering NHS priorities
- Strategically position Physical Activity within the development of Integrated Care Systems
- Support local systems and places in the delivery of physical activity for health improvement.
A key element of the programme is the convening and development of a national network of organisations working to connect physical activity and healthcare. The project manager will play a core role in developing the maturity of this network to help members contribute to the overall goals of Sport England's Uniting the Movement strategy.
High-cost area allowance will apply to this role where there is a service requirement to routinely work from the London base and/or to be available to work within the local operational area (a minimum of 40% of contracted hours)
NB: Internal candidates will take preference and will be considered first.
Main duties of the job
Stakeholder Engagement
Network Convening
Project & Event Management
Strategic Planning
Research and Analysis
Support for other NHS Horizons Programmes
Staff Wellbeing and Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Build your Personal Profile
About us
NHS Horizons (hosted by MLCSU) exists to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of large-scale change initiatives across the health and care system in England. We do this by working in partnership with local, system-level, regional and national teams, and organisations. We focus our efforts on complex challenges that span traditional organisational boundaries and involve sectors across the health and care landscape.
Horizons' expertise and experience as a partner in large scale change and system interventions spans but is not limited to leadership development, organisational development, networks, and rapid insight. The mechanisms we use include, convening spaces and communities (virtually and face to face) for sense-making enabling learning that can inform the co-design and implementation of large-scale change and enable opportunity to create, test, and share innovative approaches that release creative thinking for effective change. Bespoke strategic design and facilitation to focus the work on developing shared purpose, combining frameworks, models, and approaches to be most effective. Connecting the system to more of itself, building relationships, and shared understanding to sustain change. Gathering insights from the emerging evidence enabling us to learn with our partners in real-time, uncovering new resources and knowledge.
Our Horizons vision is to be the partner of choice with people leading change for a better future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication is vital. You'll regularly connect with both internal and external stakeholders, building and nurturing relationships with project partners and members of our national network. You'll lead meetings and discussions, facilitating collaboration and the exchange of knowledge to drive the NHS and Sport Englands missions forward. We do lots of our stakeholder management online, so youll be frequently setting up and managing large MS Teams meetings and utilising functions such as breakout rooms, and getting creative with interactive on line tools such as Mentimeter, Mural and Canva.
Network Convening
Manage and support the leadership of the National Physical Activity and Healthcare community of practice which brings together organisations from across physical activity and healthcare. You'll organise meetings and workshops to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing. You will need to remain agile to support the evolving needs of the network.
Project & Event Management
Each day, your role involves coordinating, planning, and scheduling various projects and events from start to finish. You'll keep a close eye on project progress, milestones, and deadlines, ensuring everything is on track and addressing any challenges that may arise. Flexibility is key, as you might need to adjust project plans to meet changing requirements as the day unfolds. You will be the key event organiser for our collaborative work, whether they are hosted in person or online.
Strategic Planning
Present the complex physical activity and healthcare landscape in plain English standards to a range of audiences. This will include checking documents and contribute to the writing of policies, procedure, workflow documents, reports or project plans on national physical activity and health policy and strategy.
Research and Analysis
Part of your daily routine involves researching industry trends and best practices related to physical activity and healthcare. You'll analyse data and information to inform your decision-making, helping shape our work.
Support for other NHS Horizons Programmes
Collaboration is key in this role. You'll work across our team and support the delivery of multiple projects. Your expertise in project management will support organisational objectives and ensure cross-fertilisation of your learning in the physical activity space.
Staff Wellbeing and Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
You'll actively promote staff wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance. Your support includes support to colleagues, ensuring they can perform at their best in a flexible and accommodating work environment.A key aspect of your role involves actively promoting and working towards our organisation's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) goals, contributing to a more inclusive and diverse environment for all.
Personal Profile Development
Building your personal and professional profile is essential. You'll engage with social media platforms to share insights, thought leadership, and relevant content. Networking with industry leaders, both within our team and externally, is part of your daily efforts to reach a wider audience.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior administration/coordinator/ event management experience with technical experience of using MS Teams.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates adept planning, organisational, and judgmental skills, coupled with a proactive and innovative approach. Excel as a clear communicator, proficient in writing, report writing, and presentation, with a knack for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks.
personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines and an ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit
Address
133 -155 Wellington House
Waterloo
London
SE1 8UG