Assistant Project Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an Assistant Project Manager within the Programme Management Office (PMO) at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust. The successful candidate will support the delivery of strategic objectives by assisting with planning and managing small to medium-scale projects. Key responsibilities include helping clinical and non-clinical staff achieve project tasks, managing risks and issues, and ensuring accurate documentation and communication throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires excellent communication, organisational skills, and experience with project management software.
Essential criteria
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent experience and training
Desirable criteria
- oPRINCE2 foundation level or equivalent experience and training oPRINCE2 Practitioner level
- oExperience of managing projects with demonstrable success in delivery oExperience in aspects of project documentation and administration relating to successful management and communications of projects oExperienced in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint oHas experience of working with teams and individuals from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds to solve project delivery problems oExperience of creating and presenting material to explain new ways of working to staff members of a wide range of project management literacy
- oExperience of managing projects in the NHS oInvolvement in organisational change management projects oExperience in change management processes and process mapping oExperienced in the use of Microsoft Project oExperience of training staff to use electronic systems
- oUnderstanding of project governance issues and the importance of project governance within the NHS
- oHave an understanding of current issues relating to the NHS oUse of digital solutions in a clinical setting
- oConfident user of MS Office and MS Project oAble to quantify and balance competing requirements within projects oExcellent communication and presentation skills oAbility to identify opportunities, analyse options and develop creative solutions oAbility to work across teams, departments and organisations oAbility to produce concise/clear reports/documents oStrong interpersonal skills oOrganising and typing oaction notes for meetings related to project delivery
- oGood analytical skills oBe able to manage all aspects of work including monitoring and managing performance oFacilitation skills oExperience of convening and chairing meetings oExperience in delivering training
- Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent experience and training
- oPRINCE2 foundation level or equivalent experience and training oPRINCE2 Practitioner level
- oExperience of managing projects with demonstrable success in delivery oExperience in aspects of project documentation and administration relating to successful management and communications of projects oExperienced in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint oHas experience of working with teams and individuals from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds to solve project delivery problems oExperience of creating and presenting material to explain new ways of working to staff members of a wide range of project management literacy
- oExperience of managing projects in the NHS oInvolvement in organisational change management projects oExperience in change management processes and process mapping oExperienced in the use of Microsoft Project oExperience of training staff to use electronic systems
- oUnderstanding of project governance issues and the importance of project governance within the NHS
- oHave an understanding of current issues relating to the NHS oUse of digital solutions in a clinical setting
- oConfident user of MS Office and MS Project oAble to quantify and balance competing requirements within projects oExcellent communication and presentation skills oAbility to identify opportunities, analyse options and develop creative solutions oAbility to work across teams, departments and organisations oAbility to produce concise/clear reports/documents oStrong interpersonal skills oOrganising and typing oaction notes for meetings related to project delivery
- oGood analytical skills oBe able to manage all aspects of work including monitoring and managing performance oFacili
Useful to know
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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Assistant Project Manager
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, highly motivated individual with excellent project management skills to join the Programme Management Office (PMO) at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust.
The role requires an individual who is an effective communicator, with the ability to communicate with both clinical and non-clinical staff at all levels within the organisation, in addition to external project stakeholders.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines is essential. Experience using project management software, tools and methodologies used to define, develop,manageandmonitorproject plans is also an essential requirement.
Previous applicant need not apply.
Due to anticipated high levels of interest, applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close the advert early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Programme Management Office (PMO) you will work in collaboration with the Trust's clinical and non-clinical groups and departments to support the delivery of strategicobjectives.
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