Efficiency Value and Improvement Project Manager
We are seeking a highly capable and proactive EVI Project Manager to play a critical role in delivering the Trust's Efficiency, Value and Improvement (EVI) Programme and supporting the successful delivery of our £20m savings plan. This demanding, high‑impact role operates at the centre of a complex, Trust‑wide portfolio of transformation and efficiency activity and will work across clinical, corporate and operational services, supporting senior leaders to turn strategic intent into sustainable delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage complex EVI projects from initiation through to delivery and transition to business as usual, ensuring benefits are clearly defined, tracked and realised
* Work closely with Triumvirate leaders and Corporate Directors to provide visible leadership, challenge constructively and maintain momentum across competing priorities
* Apply strong analytical skills to understand financial, operational and performance data, identifying risks, opportunities and corrective actions early
* Support the delivery of material efficiency savings, including high‑value and recurrent schemes critical to the Trust achieving its £20m savings plan
* Ensure projects align to Trust strategy, comply with EVI governance and assurance processes, and maintain appropriate quality, workforce and safety oversight
* Navigate complexity with confidence, managing dependencies across multiple workstreams and stakeholders in a matrix environment
Desired Attributes
* Highly proactive, resilient and comfortable working in ambiguity and complexity
* Credible project‑leadership experience, ideally within large, complex organisations
* Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into insight and action
* Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, influencing without authority and holding to account constructively
* Understanding of the realities of delivering efficiency and transformation at pace while maintaining quality and sustainability
Qualifications – Essential
* Degree level or equivalent significant proven experience implementing complex projects/change programmes
* Project Management qualification or specialised knowledge of a wide range of project‑management tools and techniques
Experience – Essential
* Project Management or equivalent significant experience implementing complex projects/change programmes
* Proven track record of project management, service redesign and project evaluation and review
Experience – Desirable
* NHS/public sector experience and knowledge
* Excellent negotiating skills
Skills – Essential
* Evidence of excellent planning and organisational skills
* Evidence of effective problem‑solving skills
Skills – Desirable
* Evidence of the ability to use existing information systems effectively and interpret information appropriately
Knowledge – Essential
* Working knowledge of strategic planning and projects
Knowledge – Desirable
* Knowledge of PRINCE2 methodology
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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.
Employer Details
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
NSFT, Level 7, County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Contact
Head of Efficiency Value and Improvement
£49,387 to £56,515 a year gross per annum (pro rata)
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