Estates Assistant Project Manager in Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.

We work across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and community bases. We actively support anti‑racism, equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from under‑represented groups and welcome diversity in the workforce.

Job overview

Join a team that’s shaping the future of our NHS estate. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a motivated and proactive Estates Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of a wide range of capital development projects — from minor refurbishments to major construction schemes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project management experience who wants to develop their career in a supportive NHS environment.

Main duties of the job

• Assisting with the design, specification and management of capital projects from inception to completion.
• Supporting the production of tender documents, building specifications, project programmes and statutory applications.
• Helping to carry out site surveys, inspections and condition assessments.
• Coordinating project meetings, taking minutes and supporting communication across teams.
• Maintaining project filing systems and updating the estates technical library.
• Supporting financial processes, including tender uploads and cost monitoring.
• Contributing to risk management, health & safety documentation and compliance.
• Working collaboratively with clinical, corporate and facilities teams across the Trust.
• Managing multiple priorities in a varied, hands‑on role.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and experience as a project manager.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of project management processes, structures and governance.
• Aware of business issues within Estates, such as risks, staffing, finances and efficiencies.

Experience

• Experience supporting all aspects of project management, risk management and operational management.
• Excellent experience of working across departments and organisational boundaries.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a supportive environment.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development.
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service.
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Lease car scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists apply).
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.

Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to safeguarding, promoting welfare and encouraging transparent and inclusive hiring.