Job summary
- Main area
- Operations specialist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 907-723
- Employer
- NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 3rd Floor
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 25/06/2025
Employer heading
Operations Specialist - Project Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care.
As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to creating a inclusive environment and welcome everyone from all backgrounds to apply so we can continue to create a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve.
If you are suitably qualified and have an interest in remote, hybrid, full time or part time working we encourage you to get in touch as we are happy to discuss potential flexible working opportunities.
We have modern offices in Manchester city centre and Stratford, London. Please take into consideration that you may be required to commute to one of our offices for business purposes if necessary.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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!
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- First Degree relevant to the role or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and further training/development in business operations and project management
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Prince 2 and / or Agile practitioner or relevant project management qualification
Education/Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Lean Six Sigma and/ or Quality Improvement, Process Mapping qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience in managing and delivering multiple complex projects or programmes, working collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve meaningful outcomes
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hazmin Ahamed
- Job title
- Associate Director for HealthTech Operations
- Email address
- [email protected]
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