Project Support Officer

Job summary

Are you ready to use your administration, organisational, communication and project support skills in a way that makes a positive impact on peoples lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to become a member of our DIT Project Management Office team within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Reporting to the Head of DIT Project Management Office your role will be an integral part of Project Management and Governance, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and supporting delivery of a wide range of exciting digital projects across the Trust In return, we can offer you a varied, interesting, and challenging role working as part of a fantastic team and offering all the support you need to learn at pace and achieve your career ambitions.

Main duties of the job

Qualifications, Training & Development Evidence of at least 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent), including English Language, Maths and Science, with a commitment to continued professional development. Strong attention to detail Provide example of working accurately with detailed information and minimising errors. Ability to work independently and manage workload Evidence of organising own work, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines. Ability to maintain concentration and accuracy over sustained periods Evidence of roles or activities requiring prolonged focus and careful handling of information Ability to work effectively as part of a team Demonstrates collaborative working, supporting colleagues, team worker, reliable, positive attitude and sharing knowledge. Experience of working in a structured project environment Demonstrate knowledge of change management and project management methodologies Good IT skills Experience using standard Microsoft applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) or similar systems. Good Interpersonal and Communication Skills Able to communicate effectively at all levels both written and verbal with a professional attitude. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 08 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 14 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 002304
• Job locations: Cross Site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Karen Shakespeare Head of DIT PMO Karen.shakespeare1@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: w/c 19/10/2026 Pre interview screening calls w/c 02/11/2026

On Site Interview Date: w/c 16/11/2026

Job Summary

Are you ready to use your administration, organisational, communication and project support skills in a way that makes a positive impact on people’s lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to become a member of our DIT Project Management Office team within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Reporting to the Head of DIT Project Management Office your role will be an integral part of Project Management and Governance, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and supporting delivery of a wide range of exciting digital projects across the Trust

In return, we can offer you a varied, interesting, and challenging role working as part of a fantastic team and offering all the support you need to learn at pace and achieve your career ambitions.

Why you should join our Team

DIT at LTHT is a highly motivated and inclusive place to work. We hold our Leeds Way Values in high esteem and respect all colleagues. Within the trust we are always looking to improve and give the best service possible, and we are looking for individuals with the same drive to join us.

DIT look after the Trust’s information technology, responsible for delivering and embedding the latest digital innovations, finding the right hardware and software to meet business needs, turning information into insight and everything in between. It’s an exciting time to join us, as we offer varied and rewarding opportunities.

We’d love to consider your application if you want to be a part of delivering operational services that allow patients to be treated effectively across Leeds.

This is a fixed term role for 14 months. Please note that if you are applying for a fixed term position, should funding be available to support there may be a possibility of the position becoming permanent.

If you choose to use Al tools to complete your application, please take the time to edit and personalise your application and ensure that the language used reflects your behaviours, ideas and values. We want to understand what you can bring to LTHT and your reasons for applying, not a version of these created by AI. AI is a tool, it is not a replacement for your thoughts, experience and ideas.

What you will bring to the role

Qualifications, Training & Development Evidence of at least 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent), including English Language, Maths and Science, with a commitment to continued professional development.

Strong attention to detail Provide example of working accurately with detailed information and minimising errors.

Ability to work independently and manage workload Evidence of organising own work, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.

Ability to maintain concentration and accuracy over sustained periods Evidence of roles or activities requiring prolonged focus and careful handling of information

Ability to work effectively as part of a team Demonstrates collaborative working, supporting colleagues, team worker, reliable, positive attitude and sharing knowledge.

Experience of working in a structured project environment Demonstrate knowledge of change management and project management methodologies

Good IT skills Experience using standard Microsoft applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) or similar systems.

Good Interpersonal and Communication Skills Able to communicate effectively at all levels both written and verbal with a professional attitude.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.