Job summary
Do you want to work in a team where you'll work to ensure the smooth, coordinated running of the Medicines Evaluation programme through its planning and operations functions?
One Project Manager (fixed-term maternity cover until November 2027 - 11 months) to support the planning and operations activities of the Medicines Evaluation programme
In order to be successful in assessment, you will need to be highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Main duties of the job
The Project Manager will be responsible for several of the planning and operations activities of the Medicines Evaluation programme.
These include:
- Planning, monitoring and maintaining the technology appraisal and highly specialised technologies work programmes
- Providing a main point of contact for external stakeholders regarding the scheduling of the work programme as well as facilitating their identification, progression and involvement within individual technology appraisals and highly specialised technologies topics
- Working alongside the scheduling team to develop processes, review operational procedures, identify areas for improvement and oversee the implementation of agreed changes
About us
We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make.NICE offer:
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 NICE and Proud - we celebrate diversity.
Tailored development
Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities.
Job description
Job 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.
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please refer to the Direct Gov website for further information regarding eligibility.Please note this vacancy may be closed early if sufficient suitable applications are received so we encourage an early application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree, relevant project management qualification, or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Describe your ability and experience to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with different people, both inside and outside your organisation.
Skills
Essential
- Tell us about a time when you managed your work independently, adapted to changing priorities and met a challenging deadline.
Experience
Essential
- Describe your experience of managing complex projects involving people from different teams, professions or specialist areas.
Skills
Essential
- Describe your ability and experience of how you adapt to changing circumstances and work effectively with others to achieve a shared goal.
Knowledge
Essential
- Describe your knowledge and experience of using project management tools, methods and techniques.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Address
Floor 3
3 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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