Job Description
Project Manager
We are now looking for experienced Project Manager to support us on our Governance Excellence journey.
Location: Hybrid – one day a week in Barnstaple, North Devon, UK
Hours: 3 days a week, one of which would be Thursday - in person - in Barnstaple.
Contract Type: Fixed Term 6 months
Salary: £45-50K pro-rata
About Held Health
Held Health provides specialist neurodevelopmental assessments and emotional wellbeing support for children, young people and their families. Our experienced, multidisciplinary teams work across the UK to deliver high-quality, timely care that recognises the whole child, not just a diagnosis. We’re building something different — a team culture where clinicians are valued, heard and supported to thrive.
Your role:
* Clarify Project Plan with Project Sponsor: to ensure clarity regarding the project purpose which is ‘Governance excellence’; scope, key milestones, resources, timeline and to develop concise project plan
* Project Lead & Coordinator: Organizing, guiding and motivating key stakeholders – our Clinical Leads; assigning and coordinating responsibilities, tasks. Supporting stakeholders to identify and remove roadblocks.
* Risk/Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to prevent project delays or failure to achieve the key overall project purpose.
* Stakeholder Communication: Central point of contact, provide transparent weekly progress reporting and manages expectations. Coordinates and leads SteerCo weekly meetings. Ensure deliverables are met and manage/deter project creep.
* Stakeholder Support/engagement: Motivate, engage and support the Clinical Leads to achieve against their deliverables.
* Documentation & Closure: Document processes, oversee the collecting, and secure final sign-offs. Coordinate ongoing processes (post project) with sponsor and stakeholders.
Who We’re Looking For
You will be an experienced Project Manager, with a proven track record in delivering data-driven projects. You will also bring a collaborate, supportive, proactive style able to bring the best out of your Stakeholders.
Essential:
* Proven background in successful project management roles. Able to demonstrate experience in delivering data focussed projects.
* Project Management qualifications eg PRINCE2
* Experience working alongside stakeholders and engaging, influencing and motivating.
* Collaborative style
* Strong business acumen in project planning and management
Desirable:
* Sector experience desirable but not essential
* Governance experience desirable but not essential
What We Offer
* Flexible working arrangements with autonomy and support
* Opportunities to contribute to service development
* Supportive and values-led team environment
Your Compensation and Benefits:
* Salary £45-50K Pro-rata
* Company Pension scheme where applicable
* Holidays – 34 including bank holidays Pro Rata
* Supportive and collaborative work environment
How to Apply
To express interest, please submit your CV and a short covering note explaining why you would like to join Held Health. If you’d like to discuss the role before applying, we’d be happy to arrange an informal conversation.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding in all areas of our work. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and background checks and must provide references.