Project Manager - Transformation

Job summary

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Summary

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is a unique organisation that works to save and improve lives every day.

We are looking for project manager who is passionate about data to join the NHSBT Data Intelligence Programme. This sits at the heart of NHSBTs modernisation and transformation agenda, as meaningful data and analysis are key to unlocking insights to drive improvements in donor and patient care through innovative, efficient, and high-quality services. The programme is a central enabler of the organisations ambitions to ensure blood stock resilience, improve clinical quality, and deliver more efficient, safe, inclusive, and resilient operations while providing a faster, timelier, and reliable source of intelligence for our managers.

Everything we do is ultimately about improving care and outcomes for donors and patients and we are bringing together professionals with the vision, influence, and expertise to unlock the full potential of data in NHSBT. So, if you share our passion and want your work to make a meaningful, measurable impact on healthcare across the UK, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Project Manager you will manage the Data Intelligence Transformation project, ensuring timely completion and alignment with business strategies, budgets, and operational needs. Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing the project under the Programme and Portfolio Manager's guidance, maintaining high professional standards and compliance with all relevant regulations.
Deputising for the Programme and Portfolio Manager as needed, supporting project and programme assurance across the organisation.
Contributing to Transformation portfolio planning, reporting, and the development of NHS Blood & Transplant Portfolio, Programme, and Project Management tools and methods.
Maintaining project documentation, such as board update packs, project plans, runbooks, and RAIDD logs.

You may be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and wepositively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
Weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking Apply if you are viewing this advert on another site.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 22nd February 2026. NHSBT reserves the right to close the job early if a high volume of applications is received. We recommend applying early.

The assessment process for this role will likely consist of a presentation task and an interview process.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 12 March 2026 subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of training in project management methods (e.g. PRINCE II practitioner, agile, waterfall)
Masters degree in relevant subject or demonstrable knowledge and experience to Masters level
Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

Significant project management experience, including managing risk and change, production of robust business cases, managing and monitoring budgets
Experience of using project management tools and software to support scoping, planning, implementing, and monitoring progress. Experience of managing resources, including those not under direct line management control
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, in particular Microsoft Project,Powerpoint, Word, Excel and Visio
Knowledge of how to effectively close projects and implement lessons learnt throughout the project lifecycle

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth