Lead Project Manager
Function: Strategy & Business Architecture
Location: Nottingham/Hybrid
Contract type: Secondment/Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months
Salary: £54,884
Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026
About the Role
NHS Supply Chain has an opportunity for a Lead Project Manager to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to deliver against our strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of large transformational programmes and projects with budgets up to £3m and deliver key strategic outcomes attached to project, which include multiple technology, process and cultural changes for customers and colleagues.
* Ensure the team supports end users throughout the delivery of change so that implementation is successful and outcomes are achieved.
* Deliver the key strategic outcomes attached to the assigned project.
* Pro‑actively monitor the progress of work‑packages within the project, including surfacing capacity, pacing or resourcing issues and initiating corrective actions as applicable.
* Be responsible for the effective delivery of projects, working closely with the business owner and senior leaders to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and achieved within agreed time, cost and quality constraints.
* Work in collaboration with service providers across NHS Supply Chain to ensure effective management and execution of projects to deliver against NHS Supply Chain's strategic objectives.
What We Offer
* Hybrid working opportunities, giving you flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
* Annual bonus schemes, long service and VIP colleague awards to recognise hard work and contributions.
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
* In‑house training, support and external qualifications to maximise development potential.
* 1 day of paid well‑being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%).
* Flexible Benefits Scheme offering Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance and additional pension contributions.
* 2 days of paid volunteering leave.
* Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts.
Qualifications & Skills
* Proven industry experience managing large scale, complex projects and embedding transformational change.
* Matrix management experience of project delivery teams.
* Demonstrable understanding of project management methodologies as per MSP/ Prince 2 / Agile or equivalent standard.
* Experience scoping and priority setting for large or complex changes and engaging senior stakeholders.
* Experience in project cost management across multiple delivery partners.
* Strong communication skills and ability to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Experience managing a third‑party vendor desirable.
* Experience and knowledge of healthcare sector (public or private).
* Good understanding of logistics and supply chain organisations.
* Relevant business change qualification (e.g. Prosci, ADKAR) or equivalent level of experience.
How to Apply
Want to develop your career with NHS Supply Chain? Apply below or reach out for an informal discussion by emailing Careers@supplychain.nhs.uk.
Our Inclusive Commitment
At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. If this role sounds like the next step in your career but your experience does not match perfectly, we encourage you to still apply.
Struggling to complete our application form and need additional support? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@supplychain.nhs.uk for alternative ways to apply.
We reserve the right to close any vacancy from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications to shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
SCCL is a company registered in England and Wales, company number 10881715, acting as the management function of the NHS Supply Chain.
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