Project Support Manager

About the Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

The postholder will be responsible for operationally managing elements of the project in support of the Project / Programme Manager with overall responsibility for leading the project / programme. Responsibilities will include to support, facilitate and monitor progress of progress of the project to ensure project timescales and objectives are being achieved.

The postholder will be responsible for provision of training relating to the project.

In this key role, you will:

• Be responsible for operationally planning and managing elements of the project in support of the Project / Programme Manager.
• Be responsible for monitoring the progress of the project through use of appropriate assessment tools, including regular updating of the project plan, to ensure project timescales and objectives are being achieved.
• Participate as a member of the project steering group providing regular updates on progress of areas of responsibility.
• Be responsible for planning and delivery of project training and development events to end users in systems and processes relating to the project.
• To develop policies, procedures and protocols relating to the elements of the project that the postholder is responsible for ensuring effective operation of the project.

What You'll Bring

• Well developed interpersonal skills and ability to apply diplomatic and tactful approach to dealing with project issues.
• Previous experience of monitoring budgets
• A good understanding of the issues, policies and legislation relating to the project
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
• Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent-regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Alison Young, Workforce Solutions Manager on

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Jessica Murphy, Recruitment Administrator on

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Interested?

Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right to work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application.

You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack.

Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.