Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join us in developing a new hospital for Airedale.
Following the 2025 ministerial announcement, Airedale General Hospital has been confirmed as part of the first priority phase of the Government’s New Hospital Programme (NHP), recognising the urgent structural challenges posed by RAAC across the estate. This prioritisation ensures Airedale is among the first wave of hospitals to benefit from the Government’s commitment to modernising NHS infrastructure.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a major hospital transformation. The role is part of the Securing the Future Programme team, based at Airedale General Hospital, with flexible and agile working options. Some off-site travel may be required to support local events and activities.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
The Senior Project Manager shall be actively responsible for establishing, maintaining and the management of effective engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders and specifically maintaining effective communications and relationships with Clinical teams (including those directly and indirectly affected by the Securing the Future Programme) and other senior leaders across the organisation. This will be to support the implementation of effective and timely design management processes, the establishment of new business practices and in supporting the transitioning to new facilities.
The Senior Project Manager must be able to maintain working relationships with all disciplines of staff across the Trust. Problem solving, facilitation, negotiation and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. The Senior Project Manager will be a resilient, self-motivated, innovative, team worker with a strong commitment to delivering and improving process efficiency and healthcare.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details of this position please see the attached Job description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, including presenting complex and sensitive information to senior leaders
Desirable
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of contracts and / or procurement
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of leading change programmes and managing teams and engagement within complex healthcare or organisational environments
- Evidence of strong project management expertise, including leading complex projects within large programmes, managing budgets, and delivering within governance frameworks
Desirable
- Experience of projects spanning multiple organisations or working within an acute Trust environment
- Experience contributing to strategic development and implementation
Qualifications
Essential
- Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) with recognised project/programme management qualification and evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge or experience of project management and process mapping tools (e.g. MS Project, Visio)
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Project Manager - Securing the Future Programme with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in Keighley, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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