Project Manager - Donor and Session Programme
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NHS Blood and Transplant Project Manager - Donor and Session Programme
The closing date is 15 November 2026
Job summary
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. As a Project Manager at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), you'll lead projects that help deliver meaningful change across the organisation, supporting services that ultimately improve outcomes for donors, patients and colleagues. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, you'll take ownership of projects from initial business case through to delivery and benefits realisation. You'll bring people together, manage risk, oversee budgets and ensure projects deliver the outcomes expected. This is an opportunity to make a genuine contribution while growing your expertise in a complex, ambitious organisation where learning, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do.
You will be working on our Donor and Session Programme (DASP), a major transformation programme focused on improving donor experiences, supporting colleagues and modernising how we plan and deliver donation services to better meet patient needs.
DASP is at an exciting stage of its development. We're defining how the programme will operate, what digital capabilities it needs, and how it will be delivered. Joining now gives you the opportunity to influence key decisions, shape the future direction of the programme, and help deliver lasting change.
Main duties of the job
As a Project Manager, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team to lead projects that deliver essential change benefits to help improve and save lives, supporting senior business leads. The post holder will be expected to lead a number of standalone projects or projects with a programme. The duties will include:
- Be accountable for full projects life cycle, in line with NHSBT standards and delivery methodologies, by leading on governance, design, planning and implementation of projects to achieve the project outputs and expected benefits within agreed tolerances.
- Be the subject matter expert on all aspects of the relevant project, supporting and contributing to the overall delivery of a standalone project or a programme, including the development of a business case.
- Lead and motivate a diverse and multidisciplinary project team by ensuring the team members, understand their role in the project and are best placed to deliver assigned projects tasks/outputs projects.
- Be accountable for ensuring appropriate and proportionate governance and control over the project, including minimising risk/issues to deliver successfully. Inform the efficient use of resources, through regular monitoring, tracking and visible reporting of resource usage, including budgets. Track, monitor and produce high quality and fit for purpose progress reports that drive timing decision making, meeting audience needs including for CPMO.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009605
Job locations
NHSBT - Filton Centre
500 North Bristol Park
Northway, Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Newcastle Centre
Holland Drive off Barrack Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE2 4NQ
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Southampton Centre
Coxford Road
Southampton
SO16 5AF
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Tooting Centre
75 Cranmer Terrace
Tooting
London
SW17 0RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Barnsley Centre
Unit D, Capitol Way
Dodworth, Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Manchester Centre
Plymouth Grove
Manchester
M13 9LL
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Birmingham Centre
Vincent Drive
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Plymouth Centre
Ground and First Floor, Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Colindale Centre
Charcot Road
Colindale
London
NW9 5BG
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Liverpool Centre
14 Estuary Banks, The Estuary Commerce Park
Speke
Liverpool
L24 8RB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
- Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
- Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
The assessment process for this role will include multiple interview rounds, this will include a video presentation and a competency-based interview.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 4th and 7th December via Microsoft Teams – subject to confirmation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
- Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
- Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
The assessment process for this role will include multiple interview rounds, this will include a video presentation and a competency-based interview.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 4th and 7th December via Microsoft Teams – subject to confirmation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level in a relevant subject, or demonstrable knowledge and experience equivalent to a Master's level.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner certification
- Agile training or an Agile DSDM qualification.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in the day-to-day management of projects, including planning, risk and issue management, and business readiness.
- Proven knowledge and experience in effectively closing projects and embedding lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
- Experience in implementing organisational policies within a project context and contributing to the development of new policies or services.
- Experience of managing budgets and forecasts for projects and managing procurement of assets and supplies.
- Knowledge and practical experience of the '5 Case Model' for business cases.
- Knowledge of change management and experience of supporting people through complex change
- Advanced Key board skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level in a relevant subject, or demonstrable knowledge and experience equivalent to a Master's level.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner certification
- Agile training or an Agile DSDM qualification.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in the day-to-day management of projects, including planning, risk and issue management, and business readiness.
- Proven knowledge and experience in effectively closing projects and embedding lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
- Experience in implementing organisational policies within a project context and contributing to the development of new policies or services.
- Experience of managing budgets and forecasts for projects and managing procurement of assets and supplies.
- Knowledge and practical experience of the '5 Case Model' for business cases.
- Knowledge of change management and experience of supporting people through complex change
- Advanced Key board skills
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT - Filton Centre
500 North Bristol Park
Northway, Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Address
NHSBT - Filton Centre
500 North Bristol Park
Northway, Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Charlotte Walker
Details
Date posted
06 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
009605
Job locations
NHSBT - Filton Centre
500 North Bristol Park
Northway, Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Newcastle Centre
Holland Drive off Barrack Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE2 4NQ
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Southampton Centre
Coxford Road
Southampton
SO16 5AF
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Tooting Centre
75 Cranmer Terrace
Tooting
London
SW17 0RB
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Barnsley Centre
Unit D, Capitol Way
Dodworth, Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 3FG
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Manchester Centre
Plymouth Grove
Manchester
M13 9LL
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Birmingham Centre
Vincent Drive
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Plymouth Centre
Ground and First Floor, Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Colindale Centre
Charcot Road
Colindale
London
NW9 5BG
United Kingdom
NHSBT - Liverpool Centre
14 Estuary Banks, The Estuary Commerce Park
Speke
Liverpool
L24 8RB
United Kingdom
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