Programme Support Officer

Job details

• Job reference: 246322
• Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
• Job closing date: 09/06/2026
• Job Type: Administrative Services
• Location: Golden Jubilee University National Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 26/05/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Golden Jubilee
• Department: Qualilty, Performance, Planning and Programmes

NHS Golden Jubilee (NHS GJ) has an exciting opportunity for a Programme Support Officer with planning and project management skills to join its Quality, Performance, Planning and Programmes (QPPP) team.

NHS Golden Jubilee has a national portfolio consisting of the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, NHS Scotland Academy, Centre for Sustainable Delivery, Golden Jubilee Research Institute and Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel.

Working within a vibrant team with an increasingly diverse remit, the post-holder will provide project support services across a range of exciting strategic initiatives, including the new Sustainability and Value programme, and key improvement projects within clinical divisions. The successful candidate will also play an important role in supporting the QPPP function by collaborating with divisional teams and providing advice and guidance to ensure NHS GJ’s planning approaches, Project Lifecycle framework and good governance are embedded across the organisation’s portfolio of initiatives.

Do you have:

• The ability to provide comprehensive project management support within a complex programme and project environment
• Experience of project planning and management, with strong administrative and organisational skills
• A focus on quality and attention to detail whilst working to tight deadlines
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and team working skills
• Experience of working within a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• A recognised project management qualification, or interest in working towards one

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, highly motivated candidates, who may already be working in project based roles or who are keen to develop a career in a project environment.

Due to a high volume of candidates, we are unable to provide feedback at the shortlisting stage

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.