Job summary
- Main area
- Project manager
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 2 years (until 31 March 2028)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 907-842
- Employer
- NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 3rd Floor
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 05/03/2026
Employer heading
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
The Project Manager will lead the planning and delivery of a programme to design, develop and implement tools, resources and interventions to improve the uptake and adoption of NICE approved medicines. Managing multiple stakeholders, the post holder will oversee end to end delivery of uptake and adoption support from initiation to evaluation, using a test and learn approach. The Project Manager will work alongside the wider project team to ensure robust governance, risk management, reporting and performance monitoring, while co-ordinating multidisciplinary teams and external partners to deliver high quality, user centred implementation support that support better outcomes, and health equity across the NHS. They will act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility
Main duties of the job
As project manager, the postholder will be responsible for:
- Leading various projects and activities and the delivery of high-profile objectives to support the uptake and adoption of NICE guidance
- Providing robust project management support including developing and managing systems for projects, recording activities, managing risks, tracking and reporting progress
- Providing leadership, supporting administrative staff to work with and monitor project plans
- Developing, updating and maintaining processes, including the introduction and use of common approaches and techniques for project management across the programme.
Working for our organisation
The Impact and Partnerships directorate drives and enables the effective and appropriate use of all NICE guidance and advice and supports the engagement of patients and the public. We support national and local initiatives to improve quality, value and outcomes, and to reduce inappropriate variation across the health and care system for individuals and populations.
We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.
NICE 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree, relevant project management qualification, or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience in the management of complex projects involving multidisciplinary teams
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in working with a range of individuals and organisations ideally in a healthcare setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to synthesise/analyse complex information and/or large volumes of data and present it clearly and precisely, both verbally and in writing
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Erica Taylor
- Job title
- Implementation Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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