Project Manager | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Project Manager plays a pivotal role in driving and embedding business change across the organisation through the professional management of project lifecycles. This role involves planning and assuring the quality of projects and programmes, working closely with stakeholders to define scope, timelines, resources, dependencies, and risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading project planning and execution with a focus on stakeholder engagement and resource alignment.
• Ensuring rigorous tracking and reporting of progress, costs, and benefits.
• Managing risks and facilitating resolution strategies.
• Supporting post-project evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), operational managers, and project leaders to ensure the successful delivery of Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.

Project Management Standards & Tools

• Develop, deliver, and assure best practice project management templates and tools across the organisation.
• Ensure consistent use of methodologies and documentation in collaboration with SLT and operational teams.

Project Lifecycle Support

• Guide stakeholders through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation to post-project evaluation and transition to Business As Usual (BAU).
• Foster strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners to maintain stakeholder engagement.

Project Management Expertise & Governance

• Act as the subject matter expert for Project Management methodology, documentation, and reporting.
• Ensure effective administration of project systems and provide coordination and support to project teams.

Project Design & Implementation

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and third-party organisations to design and implement projects.
• Align projects with Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and organisational priorities.

Project Management & Control

• Manage projects, including planning, scheduling, resource forecasting, risk and issue management, and progress reporting.
• Maintain centralised governance and ensure appropriate decision‑making authority is upheld.

Project Coordination & Support

• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively to support day‑to‑day delivery.
• Provide administrative support for Project Boards and Team Meetings, including minute‑taking and action tracking.

Budget Monitoring & Financial Control

• Monitor project budgets to ensure adherence to financial tolerances.
• Investigate discrepancies and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain financial control systems.

Documentation & Reporting

• Manage comprehensive project documentation including risk registers, issue logs, change controls, highlight reports, and project plans.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date.

Reporting & Quality Assurance

• Support reporting cycles by advising project managers and ensuring quality standards in highlight reports.
• Generate statistical data and tailored support for SLT reporting and project governance.

Issue Resolution & Analysis

• Identify and analyse project issues, recommend resolutions, and report findings to SLT.
• Collect and interpret project data to inform decision‑making and continuous improvement.

Professional Development & Compliance

• Participate in staff development, appraisal, and training, including continuous professional development.
• Comply with Atlas BFW Management Ltd policies and relevant legislation including Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, and NHS/Government regulations.

Service Development & Flexibility

• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and support the wider development of the organisation.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and grade, including reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully‑managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire. Our teams ensure our clients\’ properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust\’s frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

Please note this role will be on an ATLAS contract, not an NHS contract. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received.

This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025.