Senior Project Support Officer

About the Role

This exciting role will support our trust executives and other senior leaders to deliver the corporate and strategic programmes that achieve our Trust strategy. A key focus is the Delivering Best Value programme, which supports our Finance and Operational Programme.

Candidates will be expected to have experience in project management processes, including stakeholder management, and knowledge across operational and corporate services such as financial, clinical, and operational. The role aims to reduce the workload of front‑line staff through an efficient project management approach and align project delivery with trust values.

Responsibilities and Experience

• Demonstrate a solid foundation in project governance and identify root causes of issues to support teams.
• Provide basic project management coaching to staff, adopting an agile and responsive approach to enable successful delivery within resource constraints.
• Support a range of projects, managing stakeholders and delivering corporate and strategic transformation projects.
• Produce report writing, business cases, board reports, impact assessments, and develop project governance methodology.
• Show good team working, excellent communication skills, and professionalism at all times.
• Work autonomously with senior leaders across a matrix project framework, supporting internal deliveries and change across Trust teams.

Working Pattern

37.5 hours per week

Eligibility and Application Information

This is an internal vacancy; employees of Royal Devon only. Bank workers are not eligible to apply.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and ’At Risk’ status, including NHS At‑Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Benefits

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options, including nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Salary and Contract Information

• Salary Band 6: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-16363-13104
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 19 May 2026
• Job Category Project Management
• Staff Group Additional Clinical Services

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