Job summary We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Officer to join our Corporate Affairs team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive programme and project administrative support to the Project Manager, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective care. This role requires initiative, discretion, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. You will be based at County Hall, Norwich with travel to other Trust sites where necessary. Main duties of the job Act as the first point of contact for enquiries regarding the operational improvement work programme and resolve day-to-day problems independently. Support the development and monitoring of tools/systems to track progress and keep systems up to date. Liaise with identified leads to obtain updates and update progress reports as required. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Support the management of a demanding, fast-paced action plan and communicate complex, sensitive information to key stakeholders. About us Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive. Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year gross per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 246-COR6970566 Job locations County Hall Martineau Lane Norwich NR1 2DH Job description Job responsibilities For more information and a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description. Interviews for this role will take place between 17th and 28th February 2025. Job description Job responsibilities For more information and a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description. Interviews for this role will take place between 17th and 28th February 2025. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge attained through experience. Desirable Project/Programme Management training qualification. Experience Essential Experience of working in a programme and project management environment. Proven track record of providing high level project management support to a range pf projects and programmes. Desirable NHS/public sector experience and knowledge. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge attained through experience. Desirable Project/Programme Management training qualification. Experience Essential Experience of working in a programme and project management environment. Proven track record of providing high level project management support to a range pf projects and programmes. Desirable NHS/public sector experience and knowledge. 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). Additional information 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 Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address County Hall Martineau Lane Norwich NR1 2DH Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)