Band 7 Senior Project Manager with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for skilled workers, applicants must verify their eligibility with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee a visa will be granted. Please contact the hiring manager directly to discuss your specific circumstances and eligibility requirements for UK work authorization.
Job Summary
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated Band 7 Senior Project Manager to join Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM). This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact programmes that drive innovation and improvement across health and care systems. The role involves managing projects spanning real-world evaluation, innovation adoption, funding opportunities and stakeholder engagement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
About the Role
As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in transforming health and care by working with partners across the NHS, industry, academia and beyond. The position offers an excellent opportunity for international professionals with transferable skills from sectors such as industry, consultancy, academia, technology or the voluntary sector. Importantly, prior NHS experience is not required as we actively welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Main Duties
You will lead and manage a range of projects, ensuring delivery to time, budget and quality standards. This includes developing and implementing project plans, monitoring progress, managing risks and reporting on outcomes. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate engagement, support the adoption and spread of innovations, and ensure successful delivery across programmes.
Responsibilities Include:
The role also involves assessing business development opportunities, contributing to funding bids and income generation, and leading the analysis and interpretation of complex data to evaluate impact. You will support strategic planning and help shape new programmes aligned to organisational priorities. Key skills include strong leadership, excellent communication and the ability to build effective relationships across diverse groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential qualifications include a relevant degree or equivalent additional training plus relevant experience to a post graduate level in a related arena. You must also have a post graduate project management qualification or proven equivalent practical experience. Evidence of continuing professional development is required.
Desirable qualifications include recognised qualifications in patient safety, quality improvement, change management, benefits realisation, or business advice. These additional qualifications can strengthen your application and demonstrate specialized knowledge in healthcare innovation.
Experience
Essential experience includes significant experience of managing projects from set-up through project planning, process mapping, data analysis and implementation of change initiatives in healthcare settings. You should have experience of innovation and improvement interventions being implemented into health and care settings.
You must demonstrate evidence of using a variety of evidence-based quality improvement and service redesign approaches with health and care settings. Experience in organising and managing meetings involving different sectors, agencies and professions is also required. Evidence of patient/user involvement initiatives throughout the delivery of programmes, projects or activities is essential.
Additional Criteria
Essential criteria include effective leadership, delegation, organisational and people management skills, including constructive conflict resolution. You should have excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills with an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. The ability to analyse, rationalise and organise complex information is crucial.
Additional essential requirements include the ability to design, implement and report on evaluation of projects and programmes, work on your own initiative within broad occupational policies, and demonstrate excellent communication skills with an ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
About the Employer
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK, providing a comprehensive range of local, regional and national services. We are committed to having an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued.
We strive to develop compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each person to feel supported for the diversity they bring, to achieve their full potential.
Working Conditions
This is a full-time position offering flexible working arrangements. The role is offered on a fixed-term contract basis for 12 months. The salary range is £49,387 to £56,515 per year, paid according to the Agenda for Change pay scheme.
The position is based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, which is easily accessible by public transport. The role requires travel to meet the needs of the organisation (often at least weekly) and nationally (regularly at least monthly), so a valid UK driving license may be advantageous.
Why Work for Us
As an employer, we are proud to be recognized as a Disability Confident Leader, Carer Friendly Employer, and holder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold award. We are also accredited as Stonewall Silver Employer 2022, Veteran Aware, and Happy to Talk Flexible Working, demonstrating our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We offer a supportive working environment where your contributions are valued, and opportunities for professional development are available. Our smoke-free policy promotes a healthy workplace, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website at https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm and search for reference number 304-1099618. Complete the online application form, ensuring you provide detailed evidence of how you meet the person specification criteria.
Application Checklist for International Applicants:
Before applying, international candidates should: verify their eligibility for skilled worker status with the employer, prepare documentation confirming qualifications and experience, obtain required criminal record certificates if applicable, and prepare a statement explaining how their skills align with the role requirements.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact Joseph Robinson, the Hiring Manager, at joseph.robinson@healthinnovationwm.org or call 07919979497. Please note that due to the volume of applications, response times may vary.
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Visa and Sponsorship Information
The employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK. Applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 09 June 2026. Early applications are encouraged as the position may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Equal Opportunities
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates who can bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our team.
All shortlisted candidates will be assessed objectively against the person specification criteria, and the selection process will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.