Job overview
At NHFT, our mission is simple: making a difference for you, with you. We are proud to be an Outstanding-rated Trust and are committed to delivering safe, high-quality, compassionate care for our communities.
We are looking for a motivated and organised CYP Transformation Project Officer to join our dynamic transformation team, supporting the delivery of key programmes that improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Northamptonshire.
This vacancy may close early if there are a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of transformation, supporting system-wide programmes across NHFT, the Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership, and wider Integrated Care System partners.
You will:
- Support the delivery of multiple transformation projects within CYP services
- Provide day-to-day coordination of programmes, ensuring high-quality and timely outputs
- Organise and support project boards and meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action tracking
- Develop reports, presentations and documentation for senior stakeholders
- Work closely with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues across organisations
- Support governance processes and continuous improvement
The role requires someone who is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / or equivalent knowledge and experience combined.
- Minimum A Level or relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification. Eg. Change management or project delivery
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Previous experience of similar role within the public sector (health)
Skills and abilities
Essential
- High level of administration process and customer service skills
- Computer literate and competent in Microsoft Office and a range of IT applications, with a proactive approach to using new digital tools
- High-level communication skills: oral and written, excellent report writing and presentation skills, delivering clear ideas concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Influencing and advising stakeholders on project-related matters
- Strong delegation skills, ability to engage and coordinate projects
- Ability to manage data and translate into meaningful reports
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Clear and continued personal development, through formal training or education.
- Experience of working in a project environment
- Experience in delivering successful projects
Desirable
- Good analytical skills with a proactive approach to process improvement, taking into consideration quality and risk
- There will be the necessity to regularly analyse complex data and develop action plans which will require high levels of concentration for sustained periods, to ensure accuracy
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This advert is for Transformation and Business Team Project Officer with Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 1 year (N/a). The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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