Job summary As an experienced Project Support Officer, reporting to the National HPS Hub Project Manager, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for reimagining a successful local inclusive talent management programme and scaling it up to a national offer, which you will also help deliver. Main duties of the job The post involves planning, supporting, facilitating and monitoring project progress for the national rollout of HPS. You will work closely with national and regional stakeholders to support the delivery of the programme to the standards and timescales required, continually and seeking opportunities for improvement. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 13 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-AS-25-6973447-B Job locations Trust Headquarters Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3SR Job description Job responsibilities Under the direction of the National HPS Hub Project Manager, you will provide and co-ordinate an efficient and comprehensive project management support service; supporting the development and delivery of the HPS across a national footprint. You will work in collaboration with key stakeholders to support the delivery of the HPS as identified in the project plan. Job description Job responsibilities Under the direction of the National HPS Hub Project Manager, you will provide and co-ordinate an efficient and comprehensive project management support service; supporting the development and delivery of the HPS across a national footprint. You will work in collaboration with key stakeholders to support the delivery of the HPS as identified in the project plan. Person Specification Shortlisting Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/training/experience in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration or Project support). Shortlisting Essential Significant experience of working in a high-level administrative position and project management. Person Specification Shortlisting Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/training/experience in a relevant field (e.g. Business Administration or Project support). Shortlisting Essential Significant experience of working in a high-level administrative position and project management. 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Trust Headquarters Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3SR Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)