Project Manager

Job summary

Are you an experienced project leader ready to deliver something truly transformational? South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is seeking an exceptional Project Manager to lead one of the most significant infrastructure programmes in our organisation's recent history: the delivery of a brand-new Ambulance Make Ready Hub.

This is more than a construction project - you will oversee the successful delivery of a major new operational facility while supporting the extensive business, operational and people change required to embed new ways of working, improve efficiency and ultimately support better patient care across our communities.

This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact on ambulance services, working alongside executive leaders, operational teams, clinicians, estates professionals, system partners and external contractors to bring a major strategic investment from concept to reality.

We're looking for someone who combines professional project management expertise with the ability to inspire confidence, build relationships and lead through change.

Main duties of the job

As Project Manager, you will structure and define a complex, high-profile set of projects that combines estate development, service redesign, stakeholder engagement and organisational change. You will:

• Support the development of business cases, clearly articulating the case for change.
• Support the planning, delivery and implementation of a new Make Ready Hub, leading key aspects of the work.
• Develop and maintain robust project plans, governance arrangements and reporting structures.
• Support meaningful engagement with staff, managers, trade unions and partner organisations.
• Manage risks, issues, budgets and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Support procurement, commissioning and supplier management activities.
• Ensure that benefits are realised and embedded into operational practice.
• Work with senior leaders and executive sponsors to deliver strategic objectives.

About us

At South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), every role contributes to helping people when they need us most. Whether delivering frontline care, supporting our Emergency Operations Centres, or working in corporate and support services, your work makes a meaningful difference every day.

Our values of Caring, Professional and Honest guide everything we do. We care for our patients, communities and each other, act professionally with pride and a commitment to excellence, and work honestly, building trust through openness, integrity and respect.

We offer a range of learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support, flexible working where service needs allow, membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, and a variety of staff benefits. We also work in partnership with our recognised trade unions,Unison, Unite GMB and RCN, which provide members with workplace support, representation and advice.

SCAS is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are valued for who they are, and have opportunities to grow and succeed.

Join SCAS and help us deliver exceptional care when it matters most.

Job responsibilities

This post offers a unique opportunity to lead a highly visible programme with tangible, long-lasting impact. It would suit an ambitious project professional who wants to:

• Deliver a flagship capital and transformation project.
• Gain exposure to executive-level decision making.
• Build experience across estates, operations, service transformation and organisational change.
• Develop a strong portfolio of achievements within a NHS organisation.
• Use the experience gained as a platform for further progression into senior programme, transformation or operational leadership roles.

If you thrive on challenge, enjoy leading complex change and want to leave a lasting legacy across emergency and urgent care services, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help create the future of ambulance services in SCAS.

Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

Further information email [email protected]

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree level or equivalent experience
• Post graduate qualification in relevant subject area
• At least two of: PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification, LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent QI qualification, Practitioner-level qualification in change management

Desirable

• Programme Management qualification, e.g. MSP Practitioner

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience as a manager in a healthcare setting
• Proven ability and experience of leading and managing change
• Experience of facilitating learning, public speaking, conference presentations, e.g. in Trust wide meetings
• Experience of collation, analysis and dissemination of information or data. o Managing people and budgets
• Experience using software packages to support change (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project or Planner, and Visio)

Desirable

• Working in an emergency environment.