Project Support Manager (Sponsorship Available) at Velindre University NHS Trust

Employer: Velindre University NHS Trust
Job Title: Project Support Manager
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 08 March 2026

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Support Manager to join the growing team at Health Technology Wales (HTW). HTW is funded by Welsh Government and hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust.

The purpose of HTW is to identify, appraise, promote, enable and measure the adoption of health technologies across NHS Wales, linking into national agendas for innovation and prudent healthcare. HTW appraises the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of non-medicine health technologies in Wales, working with, but independently, of NHS Wales.

HTW is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Project Support Manager on a permanent basis. This role offers an opportunity to assist the development of medical technology guidance by monitoring projects on a day-to-day basis, supporting key stages of the appraisal process and liaising with relevant stakeholder groups.

This is a hybrid working position which is predominantly home-based with the benefit of an office base in Cardiff. Flexible working, part time or job share arrangements will be considered. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main Duties of the Job

This dynamic, fast-paced role sits at the heart of HTW’s project management function. Working closely with the Project Manager and Senior Programme Manager, responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate documentation

• Supporting key processes

• Ensuring high-quality information is available for reporting to Velindre University NHS Trust and Welsh Government

• Acting as first point of contact for internal and external enquiries

• Providing professional, high level administrative support

• Playing an active role in project planning and delivery

• Assisting the Project Manager with workstream planning, monitoring and reporting

Applicants must demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills and sound judgement in dealing with internal and external stakeholders. Strong project management skills are essential, and experience of MS Project would be an advantage. Experience of working in the NHS is highly beneficial.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Velindre University NHS Trust

Velindre University NHS Trust provides specialist services across Wales, including the Velindre Cancer Centre and the Welsh Blood Service. The Trust also hosts NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

Formed in 1994, Velindre University NHS Trust has a dedicated workforce committed to value based healthcare across a wide range of roles. The Trust maintains core values by being accountable, bold, caring and dynamic while ensuring the best possible care for patients and donors.

Further information can be found at: https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to Post Graduate level or specialist knowledge in addition to degree level

• Prince 2 Foundation (formal or informal, or willing to work towards attainment)

• Evidence of further development – diploma or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administering projects

• Good knowledge of computer skills and of Microsoft Office Suite, Project with the ability to master new applications

• Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects, e.g. PRINCE 2

• Experience of a Research and Development environment

Desirable

• Experience of working with Oracle system for the procuring of stationery

• Experience of recording and monitoring financial information

• Experience and understanding of information management and technology issues

• Experience and understanding of change and configuration management, and information management and technology issues within the project environment

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to identify priorities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Good report drafting skills and minute taking

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Project Team, stakeholders and third party service providers

• Capable of understanding the wider objectives of the Project

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Other

Essential

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• Responsive to changing environments

• Open to continual development

• Ability to work in a team, to work to deadlines and on own initiative

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic

• May be required to travel within geographical area

• Able to work hours flexibly

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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.

Additional Contact Information
For an informal discussion about the role contact Katie McDermott – Project Manager or Lisa King – Senior Programme Manager.
Email: Katie.McDermott@wales.nhs.uk or Lisa.King3@wales.nhs.uk

Full Job description and Person Specification are available within the supporting documents or via Apply now in Trac.

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