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Project Officer - Warneford 200

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You must develop project plans, track progress, engage stakeholders, create a communications plan, and manage budgets efficiently.
  • You will plan projects, monitor progress, engage stakeholders, manage communications, and oversee budgets to ensure efficient project delivery and resource use.

Requirements

  • Project Planning: Develop comprehensive W200 project plans, including confirming project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Identify and allocate resources, set timelines, and establish project milestones reporting to the W200 Delivery Group, Head of Charity (line management) and where required the Charity Committee;
  • Monitoring and Reporting: Track project progress against milestones and deliverables through development of effective project controls e.g. project plan, action log, risk register, etc Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders and senior management and grant bodies as required;
  • Stakeholder Management & Communications: Engage with key W200 stakeholders (working with other project leads focused on engagement), including volunteers, service users, experts by experience, and community members. Develop and deliver a W200 Communications Plan working with the Trust’s Communication Team;
  • Budget and Resource Management: Monitor project budgets, escalate approvals to head of charity and senior W200 leads, and ensure efficient use of resources. Identify and address any financial risks or issues.

Responsibilities

  • Project Planning: Develop comprehensive W200 project plans, including confirming project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Identify and allocate resources, set timelines, and establish project milestones reporting to the W200 Delivery Group, Head of Charity (line management) and where required the Charity Committee;
  • Monitoring and Reporting: Track project progress against milestones and deliverables through development of effective project controls e.g. project plan, action log, risk register, etc Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders and senior management and grant bodies as required;
  • Stakeholder Management & Communications: Engage with key W200 stakeholders (working with other project leads focused on engagement), including volunteers, service users, experts by experience, and community members. Develop and deliver a W200 Communications Plan working with the Trust’s Communication Team;
  • Budget and Resource Management: Monitor project budgets, escalate approvals to head of charity and senior W200 leads, and ensure efficient use of resources. Identify and address any financial risks or issues.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Project Officer contract?

The Project Officer role is a full-time fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Who will the Project Officer report to?

The Project Officer will report to the Head of Charity and work with other key project leads.

Is this position a secondment opportunity?

Yes, the Project Officer role can be offered as a secondment opportunity.

What kind of project management experience is required for this role?

Strong project management experience is required to effectively drive the delivery of the Warneford 200 project.

What are the key responsibilities of the Project Officer?

Key responsibilities include project planning, monitoring and reporting, stakeholder management and communications, and budget and resource management.

Will the Project Officer need to engage with the local community?

Yes, the Project Officer will engage with key stakeholders, including volunteers, service users, experts by experience, and community members.

What benefits does Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust offer to employees?

Benefits include career progression opportunities, tailored learning and development, annual leave, NHS discounts, a competitive pension scheme, and support programs among others.

How many days of annual leave do employees receive?

Employees start with 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, which increases to 33 days with continuous service.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits?

You can contact Emily Fry, Head of Charity, via email at emily.fry@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or by phone at 01865 904 100.

Are there opportunities for professional development within this role?

Yes, there are excellent opportunities for tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development.

Is experience the only requirement to apply for this role?

No, the Trust values aptitude and motivation alongside experience, so candidates excited about the opportunity, even if they don’t meet all requirements, are encouraged to apply.

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.